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Re: Proposed Rules Change

To: Sam & Greg Scharnberg <samandgreg@qwest.net>,
Subject: Re: Proposed Rules Change
From: Charlie Mathews <cmathews@theramp.net>
Date: Tue, 10 Apr 2001 12:51:03 -0500
Apparently this did not get out. Forgot to delete bottom of email.



> You got a good point except that FFs can not use the 5 speed.  We are limited 
>to
> the 4 speed and the problem you mention is not a problem.  Oh I guess you 
>could
> try and get reverse when down shifting into first.  I have personally tried it
> and while the consequences would be severe, the shifter will not easily go 
>into
> gear without a lot of noise.  Even I was able to figure it out.
>
> Charlie Mathews
>
> Sam & Greg Scharnberg wrote:
>
> > I sent the following response to Jr's post a couple of hours ago and it 
>seems
> > to be in E-mail purgatory.
> >
> > The 5 speed cars (MK9, FT200, and Staffs) all have a problem if they miss a
> > shift.  First is to the left and back and it is fairly easy to hit reverse 
>on
> > the 3-->2 shift.  Assuming you don't damage the case, and only need the
> > reverse
> > gears, it can cost over $1,000.00 plus labor.
> >
> > Why would you not want to allow folks to remove reverse if they so desire?
> > This "CM road race rule book purity" thing seems a little extreme at times.
> > The intent, IMHO, is to keep "specials" from dominating CM and removing
> > reverse
> > certainly doesn't represent  the creation of a "special".
> >
> > Thanks for listenin.
> >
> > Greg
> >
> > BM since 76 - Lotus 61, Brabham BT35 & Ralt RT5

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