Invader is the same bodywork. Craddock's new bodywork?? Good question. He will know best. The problem is not the recommended surface area at 31sqin, but rather the 15.75" extension at that size.
----- Original Message ---- From: edward capullo <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2007 10:39:13 AM Subject: RE: [F500] HUH??? The SCCA gives us trouble 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 ________________________________ 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! ***
