Originally posted by x-ring:
OK, now I understand the distinction.
Thanks george.
Ty
How about we do away with this bloody rule as well, and eliminate all the confusion and extra wording?!! I mean really... the intent of the rule originally was to ban the use of expensive racing shocks, which typically come with threaded bodies...
HOWEVER, we then go on to allow you to effectively ADD threads to the shock body for use with coil-over springs! SO, those with the means go out and buy the "expensive" (more on that in a second) shocks, machine the threads off, then ADD threads back on!
Yah... THAT makes sense...
As for expense... Nowadays... quality shocks are EVERYWHERE, and they aren't the overwhelming expense they use to be (well, I suppose Penskes might cost a bit still...), especially if you race a modern Honda, Acura, or any number of other cars, where the aftermarket supports then. There are lots of options...
Another example of a rule that, in my opinion, has outlasted it's usefullness and now ADDs to the expense of racing, rather than the oposite, which was it's original purpose...
(everyone have their pencils out???
"Dear CB..." )
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Darin E. Jordan
SCCA #273080, OR/NW Regions
Auburn, WA
ITS '97 240SX