On Tue, 16 May 2000 10:02:35 -0500, eric10mm@qni.com wrote:
> "14.10 Engine and Drive Train
> I.
> One bolt-on torque suppression device may be used. A torque suppression
> device attaches from the engine to the body, frame, or subframe in one
> location, and controls engine movement at that location along a single
axis
> only. It may serve no other purpose.
>
> Examples of permitted devices:
>
> 1) a chain
> 2) a rod with spherical bearings at each end.
>
> Examples of devices not permitted:
> 1) one or more solid motor mounts
> 2) any link which confines movement in more than one direction
> 3) an engine mounting plate, or one or more plates rigidly bolted between
So, in that case, would a small shock absorber be legal if it is mounted
between the engine and the body, just to control the engine roll?
> Personally I think this SP rule should be changed to allow motor mount
> replacements of alternate materials as long as they bolt to the factory
> attachment points. SP is basically a "bolt-on" class and a replacement
> motor mount of an alternate stiffer material is most definitely a bolt-on
> and falls well into the spirit of the class.
I can't agree with you more here! Shall we write a letters? :)
Later
Fedja
95 AWD
#34 ESP
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