Justin Hughes wrote:
>
> We're getting a little away from the original question, but I find the
> discussion interesting (since the thought had crossed my mind for my own
> car). His earlier SC2 didn't have foglights to begin with. The later
> models come with them stock. Therefore, the later nosepiece on the earlier
> car leaves 2 empty holes conveniently located by the brakes.
>
> This is rather interesting to me - both public and private, I've gotten
> replies from people saying both "this is entirely legal" and "this is
> absolutely not legal," and the reasoning on each side is perfectly sound. :)
Getting back on track a bit, substitution of factory bumper with an
aftermarket (not originally equipped on that model or models of car) one
is patently not legal. However, the addition of an air dam that has
openings that you want to use for ducting -is- legal. Provided of course
that no other illegal modifications are performed to take advantage of
said openings. If your aftermarket spoiler/air dam instals under the
factory bumper, and has openings in the front, you can use them for
whatever purpose you want. If you wish to duct air to the intake of your
motor from one of these openings, you can. However, you can't cut, bend,
or otherwise alter the factory body work to get a duct there. Yes,
intake air can be ducted provided that it fits the rules. Some cars will
be able to do these things because their layout will allow it, and
others will be difficult, or even impossible.
-Josh2
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Joshua Hadler '74 914 2.0 CSP/Bi - Hooligan Racing #29 - CONIVOR
'87 Quantum Syncro - aka stealth quattro
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