[Fot] Reg Compliance - Your Feedback

[John Hasty]

Jason. Do you include 5 speed transmissions, 4 piston calipers, slotted &
drilled discs, Weber carbs, 50 profile tires on 7 inch rims as regulation
violations not to worry about?  Safety, reliability type transgressions are
fine, but the other stuff is, in my opinion, beyond the sprit of the rules.

Sent from my iPhone

On Oct 10, 2012, at 6:12 PM, Kas Kastner <kaskas at cox.net> wrote:

> Great letter. Sound all the way. Speaking of sound, you'll love that too.
>
> Never be beaten by equipment
>> Date: Wed, 10 Oct 2012 16:49:05 -0500
>> From: jason at multivintage.com
>> To: clw2000 at msn.com
>> CC: fot at autox.team.net
>> Subject: Re: [Fot] Reg Compliance - Your Feedback
>>
>> On Wed, Oct 10, 2012 at 1:13 PM, Charles WATSON <clw2000 at msn.com> wrote:
>>
>> "One issue I would like some feedback on is regulation
>> compliance."
>>
>> Ah, Yes, reasonable concern.
>> You are lucky with the GT6 in that most tech inspectors won't have too
many
>> other cars to compare it too. My general feeling is that, within
>> reason, don't worry to much about the regulations.
>> First, and most important thing is to build the car to be safe and
>> reliable. Use the few FOT cars out there as design models and focus on
>> suspension and drive train solidity first. We are all very willing to
share
>> our "secrets." FYI, almost all the GT6 race cars currently
>> being campaigned are not technically legal for one reason or another and,
>> as you say, for that matter.... just about any Triumph car you saw at the
>> Mitty. But, they (usually) have been modified beyond the regulations based
>> on consistent and recurring failures. And over the years, some regulations
>> have even been amended to allow for (previously) forbidden mods.
>> Do your homework and use what has been proven to work and don't be afraid
>> to think outside the box. as Scott said yesterday... no prize money here.
>> You will be spending a lot of money no matter what... so try to be sure to
>> use what has worked for one of us right off the bat. (and will not have to
>> be done twice)... ask lots of specific questions.
>> I would worry about internal motor mods and advanced horse power stuff
>> last. Build a solid foundation that can finish races. Then build better
>> motors as time goes on (to that solid foundation). As you learn and sort
>> the car. (baby steps)
>> Really cool to see these new cars being built... happy to give any
>> info/help you need.
>> Build a winner you can be proud of, And realize that a 1972 rule book has
>> no investment in your project,
>> but you sure do.
>>
>> Jason Ostrowski
>> Friendly Ghost Racing
>> 1969 Triumph GT6+
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> _______________________________________
>> fot at autox.team.net
>>
>> http://www.fot-racing.com
>>
>> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
>> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive
>> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums
>> Unsubscribe:
>> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/jason@multivintage.com
>> _______________________________________________
>> fot at autox.team.net
>>
>> http://www.fot-racing.com
>>
>> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
>> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive
>> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums
>> Unsubscribe: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/kaskas@cox.net
> _______________________________________________
> fot at autox.team.net
>
> http://www.fot-racing.com
>
> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive
> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums
> Unsubscribe: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/jhhasty@gdhs.com