In a message dated 5/28/2001 1:20:20 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
tfc1932@hotmail.com writes:
> I have a question for the list. now i am putting together a street roadster
> and i am wondering about the rules and rear fenders. some say u have to
> have
> them on. they can be bobbed to the bottom of the body. it does not say u
> have to have them. fenders are not on the list of required items and it is
> not on the list of optional items.
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Tim,
It may be an omission in the 2001 rule book, but believe me, rear
fenders are required on street roadsters.
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front fenders are on the list of options.
> i notice most str have them on. there seems to not be a rule regarding rear
> fenders. any help here. or am i missing something (which i do very often).
> I
> also wanted to know about fire suits. if a suit is 5 years old and in very
> good shape with a /20 cert from simpson, will this still be considered a
> /20
> suit. i know of someone who brought a /20 for recert and they lowered it to
> a /10. what will happen if i show up at the lakes with a used /20 suit
> that
> is a few years old? also if u are aiming for a potential >175 mph run at a
> later date, but at the time of licensing runs u are suited up for speeds
> under 175 what are they going to say?
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> I believe that a SFI-10 suit is required if you're running on a record
> under 175. Above 175 and normally aspirated a SFI-15 suit is required.
> Blown front engine cars over 175 require a SFI-20 suit.
> My feelings are that I don't use any heavier suit than is recommended
> (required) by the rules. An SFI-20 suit at Bonneville or the Dry Lakes in
> the heat of summer is a real experience. I am, however, a firm believer in
> the other recommended safety accessories............................Ardun
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