No Andy, what you said was that they had to be EXACTLY the same, including weight. I simply asked you what you would use as a standard.
As far as the ECU thing goes, no, I don't refuse to read the posts. In fact, I think I've read most, if not all of them. You used unsubstantiated legality as justification for a rule change. Say what you want, but that's what you did. And you're ok w/ people thinking that you cheated, especially after you admitted that you didn't feel that what you did was consistent w/ your interpretation of the intent of the rule (and didn't seek any kind off official position)? That speaks volumes. [/b]
I would use the stock part. It would be up to a PC to determine if they thought there was enough of a difference to warrant a penalty. I am not sure how this differs from anything that there is no spec for in any car - of which there are hundreds.
You read
most? Hey, thanks a bunch! It's nice to know you are willing to come on here and sling the crap with
most of the information!
I am never ok with people thinking I cheated. That could be the single stupidest statement you have ever made. What I am ok with is that what I did I believe was legal (and has been done in many parts of teh country), as do others I respect as well as race against - two of whom own ARRC winning cars - but some think it is not. I am prepared (as should everyone) to present my car as legal to any PC in the country. If I lost a protest at the highest levels, I would lick my wounds, suck it up and take my punishment...as well as being pretty embarrased.
We all know that 'MoTec in a box' is outside the orginal intent. HOWEVER, since this rule has been out for years that intent has moved completly over to the acceptance that it is legal. Sucky, but legal. Those who wrote the original rule screwed it up. We aren't talking about a 'new' grey area where the intent is being tortured (like the shift lever discussion), we are talking about something that many are doing - because it SAYS YOU CAN. The intent horse on this rule is so far out of the barn it's laughable. And if you expect me to run a stock ECU while others are taking advantage of something that is clearly legal, you have the wrong guy. I am out to win just like the next guy. I voted against SB's as bushings...but I have them now.
Now if you are pissed at me for the APPLICATION of my 'MoTec in a box', no sweat...like I said, I was always prepared to defend myself as what I had I believe to be legal.
And for the record, even the most hardened, anti-creep guys in the ITAC voted in favor of the ECU rule change given where we are in technology, price, the old rule and the ability to go backward.
Not sure why you feel that a solution is necessary. Some feel that it's legal, some don't. I'm surprised that your not 100% ok w/ that. [/b]
There is a shocker, you didn't even take the time to understand what topic that comment was made for.
The question for you Bill, is simple: Do you think the replacement part rule is bad? If you do, what do you want to do about it instead of just complain?
So now I am 100% done. It's obvious to me you don't want to see my opinions on topics in an open debate, you want to pound me personally. That is a signal to step back and let some others lay it on the line. Don't take my ignoring you as a white flag.