>From the July Fastrack: Formula Item 1. Effective 1/1/08, add new section 9.4.5.F as follows: 1. All formula cars homologated with SCCA as of 1/1/1986 must have a front impact attenuation device meeting at least one of the following criteria: A. An FIA-approved front impact attenuation structure. B. A metallic structure, securely attached to the front bulkhead, with a minimum cross section of 200 sq cm (31 sq in.), 40 cm (15.75 in.) forward of the clutch and brake pedals (not depressed), constructed of a minimum of 18 gauge 6061- T4 or equivalent aluminum. C. A non-metallic composite structure, securely attached to the front bulkhead or incorporated into the nose piece, with a minimum of 200 sq cm (31 sq. in.), 40 cm (15.75 in.) forward of the clutch and brake pedals (not depressed), constructed of a minimum of 6 mm stabilized (honeycomb) material with inner and outer reinforcements of a minimum of two 5-ounce laminates of fiberglass, carbon, or kevlar material.
I am not sure the KBS chassis has room for a crush structure this large with the standard nose. Actually, I am damn sure it doesn't. Maybe some people with pedals way back from the nose, but not most people. Stan??? jim ________________________________ FormulaCar Magazine - A Proud Supporter of Formula 500 The Official Publication of Junior Formula Car Racing Subscribe Today! www.formulacarmag.com or 519-624-2003 _________________________________ _______________________________________________ F500 mailing list - [email protected] To unsubscribe or change options please visit: http://f500.org/mailman/listinfo/f500 *** Please, DO NOT send unsubscribe requests to the mailing list! ***
