Originally Posted by
erlrich
Just to throw a little more fuel on the mounting point fire:
Seems to me if the rule
explicitly states that the spoiler shall have no support or reinforcement extending aft of the wheel opening, then it is
implicitly saying that supports and/or reinforcements forward of the wheel opening are ok.
Ding, Ding, we have a winner!!
Group #1: Those that think it meets the letter of the regs and don't care about the spirit, and do the mods;
- Group #2: Those that think it may meet the letter of the regs but not the spirit, and might do it 'cause others do it but are concerned about that because they're afraid they'll get tossed, but understand that it could be a performance disadvantage against Group #1 to not do it;
- Group #3: Those that think it meets neither the letter nor the spirit of the regs, and are damned pissed-off at Groups 1 and 2 for being cheaters; and
- Group #4: Those that have never thought of it, and who will some day see an example and become members of Group #3, then eventually #2, then maybe #1.
Lets add group 5 that sit on a forum, never race much or at all, and want to have every last minute detail of the rule book defined to their reading so it is clear.
Thanks to Chip for stating a very clear point about a few jerking with items that have been run in the classes since the 90's with no problem. Now all of a sudden they want a clearer reading to meet their version. Yes, you might now find a group in Kansas that will side with you and make all spoilers/splitters illegal unless thay are held on with duct tape to the "body" and will still not make a damn bit of difference in the end effect. They are still legal and will perform the same function regardless of mounting.
PS. the mounts to the frame on most cars are "above the floor pan and in the air stream under the car. The spoiler rule explicitely states you may direct air around and "UNDER" the car so further making a splitter legal.
Steve Eckerich
ITS 18 Speedsource RX7
ITR RX8 (under construction)
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