I doubt this one is in the rules. I have "lightened" my car to the point that the pass door and rear panel don't form a seal to the body. They are basically cosmetic.
Does the drivers compartment need to be sealed or is this acceptable?
Thanks JM
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Jan. 28, 2012 6:04 p.m. AutoXR HalfDork
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Jan. 28, 2012 6:39 p.m. JoeyM SuperDork
Sorry, I don't know the answer to your question.
I'll muddy the pot by throwing in a few questions of my own...stuff I would like to have clarified because it relates to the car I am building
Are the following (still) true for $2012:
1 - tube frame or locost-type cars are in the Specials class which is not eligible for most trophies/awards
2 - cars in the Specials class do not require headlights, brake light or windshields
3 - Convertible cars - even the heavy slow ones - must have roll bars (or cages) and arm restraints -
Jan. 28, 2012 7:14 p.m. AutoXR HalfDork
yes... this car has been to the challenge twice already
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Jan. 28, 2012 7:23 p.m. JoeyM SuperDork
sorry I was not more clear. I am building a specials class car, and have questions about it. I will edit my earlier post to make this more clear.
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Jan. 28, 2012 7:24 p.m. SVreX SuperDork
AutoXR: No reason a body panel has to form a "seal".
JoeyM: I don't think the 2012 rules have been posted yet, but those were correct for 2011
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Jan. 28, 2012 7:50 p.m. AutoXR HalfDork
Thanks! Time for more saws-all.
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Jan. 28, 2012 8:03 p.m. JoeyM SuperDork
SVreX wrote:
JoeyM: I don't think the 2012 rules have been posted yet, but those were correct for 2011
I just re-read the 2011 rules...I think I was wrong. If I am now reading it correctly, all cars - even specials - must have a functioning brake light, and open cars do not need bars or cages if they are running 14s or slower
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Jan. 28, 2012 8:05 p.m. JoeyM SuperDork
Hopefully Per will chime in and clarify this stuff for $2012
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Jan. 28, 2012 8:06 p.m. SVreX SuperDork
JoeyM wrote:
SVreX wrote:
JoeyM: I don't think the 2012 rules have been posted yet, but those were correct for 2011
I just re-read the 2011 rules...I think I was wrong. If I am now reading it correctly, all cars - even specials - must have a functioning brake light, and open cars do not need bars or cages if they are running 14s or slower
I stand corrected. Posted before engaging brain.
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Jan. 29, 2012 2:10 a.m. mistanfo SuperDork
JoeyM wrote:
Hopefully Per will chime in and clarify this stuff for $2012
Methinks he may be a bit busy for at least another 12 hours, and then will likely enjoy a rest.
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Jan. 29, 2012 5:52 a.m. Per Schroeder Technical Editor/Advertising Director
Yep,
a) doors don't need to actually seal water out or anything, as long as the rest of the rules are complied with.2) all cars must have a functioning brake light.
iii) open cars don't need bars or cages if they're running a 14.0 or slower.
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Jan. 29, 2012 3:16 p.m. dlmater Reader
Per Schroeder wrote:
Yep,
a) doors don't need to actually seal water out or anything, as long as the rest of the rules are complied with.2) all cars must have a functioning brake light.
iii) open cars don't need bars or cages if they're running a 14.0 or slower.
Has the final version of the $2012 rules been posted?
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Jan. 29, 2012 4:45 p.m. JoeyM SuperDork
No, but Per's word IS the rulebook.
