Charlie,
Thanks for taking an interest in Tech inspections.
We do let grid items through inspections.
Drivers floor mats is a debatable issue. In the 3+ years I have
been auto crossing, I have not heard of any problems w/ floormats,
and I know people who want them removed(the BMW Club and Ed
Runnion). If the board wants to direct me to do it that way, I will
do it.
Batteries, I don't know where any of that came from, and I personally
can't tell the difference between types.
Windshield cracks we instituted last year after consulting w/Bryan.
I made up the 6 in limit. Our concern is that we put a lot of extra
stress on the cars and an existing crack "could" expand to the point
where the windshield pops out. Cracks(at some standard) also make
the car not legal to drive on the road, so the State of CA has an
opinion about this too.
Snell helmet thing could be more specific and is in the rule book.
Mark Mervich
650-367-6326
On Feb 16, 2006, at 11:11 PM, Smokerbros@aol.com wrote:
> << Any loose items, inside and outside the car must be removed. >>
>
> Last year there was a tech inspector who insisted that everything
> be removed, even though it was obvious that the "loose items" in my
> car all go to grid with me. Hopefully we won't have this happen
> again...
>
> << Drivers floor mat must be secured or removed. >>
>
> I wouldn't accept "secured". History has always dictated that they
> be removed. At dealerships we replace broken plastic attachment
> parts all the time, so I wouldn't want to guarantee that a mat that
> is secured at tech can't get under the brake pedal during a run.
>
> <<Batteries must be secured. If removed from the original position,
> must be contained in a marine type container.>>
>
> True only if "wet cell" type... Gel and AGM are excepted.
>
> << Windshield should be in safe condition (no cracks over 6 in
> long) >>
>
> Curious where the "6 in." comes from. It's not in the SRB, and I
> don't think it matches California law... You can always 3.3.3.A in
> the case of an Annual Tech, or 3.3.4 if not an Annual...
>
> << Helmets must comply with current Snell Foundation
> requirements. >>
>
> Not sure I'd state it exactly that way, as it sounds like they have
> to be Snell 2005. I think everyone knows what you mean, though. :-)
>
> << All numbers and class designations are present, on the car and
> attached to body panels. >>
>
> Yes! Please enforce this, especially with our new and improved
> reg. and timing system!
>
> Thanks for all of your efforts!
>
> Charlie
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