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Re: rev limiter

To: autox@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: rev limiter
From: Scott Meyers <solo2@qwest.net>
Date: Tue, 05 Dec 2000 20:15:52 -0700
TeamZ3@aol.com wrote:
> 
> There is nothing in Sect. 13 Stock Class rules that allows for the
> addition/modification of a rev limter.
> 
> Further, I think a protester could easily make a sound argument to the PC for
> a DSQ against another competitor on the basis that a rev limit indicator
> (light, buzzer, H&C nad/bush kicker, etc) is a non-allowable
> performance-enhancing device (for Stock) since it's easy to lose a tenth or
> two over-reving the engine, it subjugates driving skill, and said device was
> not factory-installed as a manufacturing standard/option.
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I would suggest that a rev warning light would be very much like adding
a gauge or tach.

As long as it was not interactive with shutting off the revs, it should
be considered just an accessory.

My 2 cents worth.

Scott Meyers

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