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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