Sure, there's no requirement to remove it.
Nope, there's no allowance to modify it.
Internet forums prove that an argument can be made about anything...but that doesn't automatically give it credence.
Internet forums prove that an argument can be made about anything...but that doesn't automatically give it credence.
The IT (and SS) cage rules are clear:
- 8 points max 6 points required (front stubs are optional)
- 8 plates of max size
- Plates are the "points"
- Any additional/optional tubes within the required cage structure are allowed
- Optional tubes may attach to those compliant plates without being considered another "point".
So, on what basis would you argue?
If it really bothers you, then instead of mounting the transverse rollcage stiffening bar to the compliant plate itself, weld it between the two compliant tubes coming off that compliant plates, exactly .0000001" from the plates itself. That way you can sleep at night.
GA, who's been there, argued that to several scrutineers and competitors, all who backed down once I showed them the rules...hey, don't be hatin' 'cause you didn't think of it first...
Couldn't say, but I remember when I was running the NX in PTE there was a specific item in the prep regs that added points for having either a rear strut bar and/or a bar in the cage that acted as a rear strut bar. My inference is that they saw that as a loophole and wanted to close it.
Internet forums prove that an argument can be made about anything...but that doesn't automatically give it credence.
The cage rules are clear:
- 8 points max
- 8 plates of max size
- Plates are the "points"
- Any additional/optional tubes within the cage structure are allowed
- Optional tubes may attach to those compliant plates without being considered another "point".
So, on what basis would you argue?
If it really bothers you, then instead of mounting the transverse rollcage stiffening bar to the compliant plate itself, weld it between the two compliant tubes coming off that compliant plates, exactly .0000001" from the plates itself. That way you can sleep at night.
GA, who's been there, argued that to several scrutineers and competitors, all who backed down once I showed them the rules...hey, don't be hatin' 'cause you didn't think of it first...
But Jerry, the point is that Tech guy didn't know the rule. The mounting plates have a square inch limit, that entire plate is considered the singular 'attachment point' so those cross bars are very legal. Agree?
