Re-wording - Suspension Pickup Points

Existing rule 9.1.4.N.2, "Suspension and Steering"

2. STO and STU original suspension pick-up points below the upper line of the wheel rim must be used within a tolerance of 1.0 inch; however, if the lower suspension pickup point is changed from the OEM location, 50 lbs. must be added to the car. STL cars must retain the OEM lower suspension pickup points. The body/frame around the pick-up points may be reinforced. This reinforcement shall be limited to a radius of 6.0 inches. The 1.0 inch tolerance applies to pick-up points on the chassis only.


Changes:

Delete the sentence "STL cars must retain the OEM lower suspension pickup points."

9.1.4.1, STO, Add Section "Suspension and Steering" prior to "F. Brakes"

Add to that above 9.1.4.1.x section "suspension and Steering:

1. Original suspension pick-up points below the upper line of the wheel rim must be used within a tolerance of 1.0 inch; however, if the lower suspension pickup point is changed from the OEM location, 50 lbs. must be added to the car. The body/frame around the pick-up points may be reinforced; this reinforcement shall be limited to a radius of 6.0 inches. The 1.0 inch tolerance applies to pick-up points on the chassis only.

9.1.4.2, STU, Add to 9.1.4.2.D, in existing "Suspension and Steering" section:

3. Original suspension pick-up points below the upper line of the wheel rim must be used within a tolerance of 1.0 inch; however, if the lower suspension pickup point is changed from the OEM location, 50 lbs. must be added to the car. The body/frame around the pick-up points may be reinforced; this reinforcement shall be limited to a radius of 6.0 inches. The 1.0 inch tolerance applies to pick-up points on the chassis only.

No change needed in STL.

Existing rule 9.1.4.N.3, "Suspension and Steering"

3. STO and STU suspension mounting points above the upper line of the wheel rim must be retained within a tolerance of 3.0 inches, however, the body/frame around the pick-up points may be reinforced. This reinforcement shall be limited to a radius of 6.0 inches. The 3.0 inch tolerance applies to pick-up points on chassis only. STL cars must retain the OEM upper suspension mounting points.


Changes:

Delete sentence "STL cars must retain the OEM upper suspension mounting points."

Add to the above-new section in STO, "Suspension and Steering"

2. Suspension mounting points above the upper line of the wheel rim must be retained within a tolerance of 3.0 inches, however, the body/frame around the pick-up points may be reinforced; this reinforcement shall be limited to a radius of 6.0 inches. The 3.0 inch tolerance applies to pick-up points on chassis only.

9.1.4.2, STU, Add to 9.1.4.2.D, in existing "Suspension and Steering" section:

4. Suspension mounting points above the upper line of the wheel rim must be retained within a tolerance of 3.0 inches, however, the body/frame around the pick-up points may be reinforced; this reinforcement shall be limited to a radius of 6.0 inches. The 3.0 inch tolerance applies to pick-up points on chassis only.

No change needed in STL.