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Re: Welded Wheels and Interior panels

To: James Tone <gmc6power@earthlink.net>
Subject: Re: Welded Wheels and Interior panels
From: Ed Van Scoy <edvs@uswest.net>
Date: Tue, 25 Sep 2001 16:18:01 -0700
A scolding from the Master ;-)
Ed

James Tone wrote:

> not all speeds require 1" lug nuts or even 5- 1/2" studs read the rule book
> see what's required for the speed/class you are looking to run. remember
> it's not just your speed it's the class record which determines what to do
> read your rule book and keep it current----- Original Message -----
> From: "Ken Bond" <kmb2@humboldt.edu>
> To: "Keith Turk" <kturk@ala.net>; "Ed Van Scoy" <edvs@uswest.net>; "steve
> ritter" <susu1949@hotmail.com>
> Cc: <land-speed@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2001 8:11 AM
> Subject: Re: Welded Wheels and Interior panels
>
> > At 03:09 AM 09/25/01 -0500, Keith Turk wrote:
> > >Ed it's my understanding that the wheels must be welded all the way
> around
> > >the backside where the wheel attaches to the rim,  Front and Rear?
> > >
> >
> > WHEELS:
> >
> > I happen to have last year's rule book at the office and it says:
> >
> > "Wheels must be manufactured for racing purposes or reinforced as follows;
> > by welding the entire area of attachment between the rim and the center
> > section of either the inside or the outside of the wheel."
> >
> > NO distinction between front and rear.  The only 'fudge factor' would be
> the
> > phrase 'manufactured for racing.'  If those wheels were "Riveted" then
> > you would be OK (I think).  However, I don't know of any racing wheel
> > mfgt. that rivets, I think they all weld the entire attachment.
> >
> > Steve... side point, you are also required to use 1" lugs.  Most
> > racing wheels have a 45 degree taper (not 60 degree which is standard
> > passenger car) and the wheels and lugs must obviously match in taper.
> >
> > As for interiors... I'm in the group that favors the removal of
> > fabrics and have written Dan W. about the issue.  Keith, I agree 100%
> > fabrics don't make the car go faster and only increase the risks
> > in case of fire.
> >
> > KEN
> >
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