goldfish wrote:
[quote]Ya know, that’s a great point Ric. I had my copy of the rules sitting there when I was working yesterday, and I’ve lurked on this board long enough to know better. From an earlier post I know the radio and associated systems can be removed, including the antenna motor, yes?
The gas pin motor annoys the hell out of me and provides no competitive advantage and didn’t think to go back and confirm it in the rules before popping it out.
I have rules right here and don’t find a mention of it, however there is 9.3.13.28 hood and trunk pins…latches are permitted. and 9.3.13.28.1 that if pins or latches are used then the stock ones can be removed. However, this doesn’t refer to gas cap, and I didn’t put another latch on it. I’m going to assume I need to put that back in.
Carter, is it permissable to remove it, or to disable it by not connecting power?
Ric, thanks for the catch.
-aj[/quote]
AJ and all:
I seriously doubt that you’ll ever get any grief from a Spec E30 official because the gas pin is missing. However, we know that some have been playing a little loose (nothing serious but we can’t go down a slippery slope - which has ruined so many other club racing series) with the rules and will have a discussion about it at the next NASA Mid Atlantic race. We’ll also bring some cars to the "Spec E30 Official Van" (my "new" 1989 Chevy 2500 tow vehicle) so we can go through them, top to bottom. We’ll note what is legal and what isn’t, and will show the group what is important to Spec E30 officials.
Carter
