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Re: Proposed Rules Change

To: rasmussend@mindspring.com, samandgreg@qwest.net, autox-cm@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Proposed Rules Change
From: VDieman@aol.com
Date: Wed, 11 Apr 2001 09:34:20 EDT
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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