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Re: Proposed Rules Change

To: VDieman@aol.com
Subject: Re: Proposed Rules Change
From: Jim and Rose Ann Garry <garryj@mail.localnet.com>
Date: Wed, 11 Apr 2001 19:58:09 -0400
OK, here's my counter proposal.  Instead of making this a Modified Category rule
change, just make it a BM rule change.  Leave CM out of it since it doesn't
affect us.  Include any other Mod class that wants it.

I just offer this piece of advice:  remember the rule of unintended results.

Jim Garry
'85 Citation


VDieman@aol.com wrote:

> In a message dated 4/10/01 7:05:57 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
> rasmussend@mindspring.com writes:
>
> << >
>  >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.
>  >
>  Now that is a VERY good reason for removing/disabling reverse!
>
>  Dick Rasmussen
>  CM 85
>  85 Van Diemen RF-85 Formula Ford
>   >>
>
> That is exactly why this proposal has been made.  Since CM cars do not have
> the problem, I don't know why CM owners would even be concerned about it.
>
> My FF has a functional reverse gear and linkage and will continue to have
> one.
>
> This issue is more closely related to a comfort and convenience issue.  It is
> more comfortable and convenient to not replace a $5000 FT200 gearbox CASE or
> any of the internal parts just because the driver happens to make the
> unfortunate acquaintance of reverse when at speed on course.
>
> Keep in mind the proposal does NOT require the removal of reverse gear.
>
> Engle Jr

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