Jim
Interesting points. Is this a mandate eff 2008 or are they looking for
member input before finalizing the rule change? How does the Invader stack
up? Can Dave Craddock's new bodywork be adjusted to comply with item C
option?
Ed C.
From: Jim Libecco <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Reply-To: [email protected]
To: F500 <[email protected]>
Subject: [F500] HUH??? The SCCA gives us trouble
Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 18:43:39 -0700 (PDT)
>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
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