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RE: Engine mount inserts in SP?

To: autox@autox.team.net
Subject: RE: Engine mount inserts in SP?
From: "Mr. DSM" <MrDSM@excite.com>
Date: Tue, 16 May 2000 08:15:36 -0700 (PDT)
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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