> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-land-speed@Autox.Team.Net
> [mailto:owner-land-speed@Autox.Team.Net]On Behalf Of The Weldons
> Sent: Thursday, December 30, 2004 2:01 PM
> To: land-speed-digest@Autox.Team.Net
> Subject: Re: 1928-29 Ford Roadster bodies in LSR
>
>
> On the subject of running a 27T body backwards as a modified roadster-- I
> don't think it would be quite as resistant to spins as the
> conventional layout
> of a modified roadster.
> Another thought: Following the letter of the rules suggests there is a lot
> that could be done differently on the cowl/hood end of such a car
> as long as
> it all stays inside the inner plane of the tires. Such a "device"
> could end up
> looking like a wide tread, shovel nosed lakester. Somewhat
> reminiscent of the
> BNI logo less wheel coverings.
> The same line of thinking could also be applied to competition coupes.
> With all due respect to the creativity of some of our racers I
> don't think it
> will help the general image of our sport if we start setting records by
> running cars "backwards"....... But; far be it from me to want to
> throw a wet
> blanket on the inherent genetic fire of land speed racing.......
> Let's see--maybe if I do a little adobe Photoshop work on a side view of
> Doug's modified roadster----
> Ed Weldon
>
I had always hoped that the LSR venue would allow me to think outside the
box as far as possible as the rules while comprehensive are shorter than
some other organizations.. At east there are no mandated minimum weights and
restrictor sizes.. how about we just flip the ring and pinion so you have 4
speeds reverse and rear wheel steering.. turn the seat and cage around the
other way if you would rather look where you are going rather than where you
have been and job done..
Dave
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