Yep...the quote of 3.5 still states there must be a some device used as a
muffler. It states "The criterion of "adequacy" is not what the exhaust
system consists of, but he sound level." It does not state "the criterion of
"adequate muffler" but "the criterion of adequacy". There still must be a
muffler or some device utilized to muffle the exhaust that is "adequate"
leaving it open to interpret what "adequate" is. What that means is a
muffler can take any form, turbo, muffler, etc., but the adequacy of
whatever is used as a muffler is open to the event regulations...there still
must be some device in the exhaust system used to muffle the exhaust.
Chas
-----Original Message-----
From: John J. Stimson-III [mailto:john@harlie.idsfa.net]
Sent: Tuesday, May 30, 2006 9:33 AM
To: charlescox@coastalbay.com
Cc: 'Dennis Clark'; ba-autox@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: noise at Monster
On Tue, May 30, 2006 at 09:14:27AM -0700, charlescox@coastalbay.com wrote:
> If the competitor feels there is a question as to the rules, he is the one
> that should contact the SEB. The wording is clear...car must be muffled
in
> some way. Again, if anything was considered appropriate including no
> muffling at all, there is no need for the rule.
Referring to the 2006 Solo Rulebook:
3.5 Mufflers
Adequate mufflers are required for Solo events. The criterion of
"adequacy" is not what the exhaust system consists of, but the sound
level. Any car deemed by the Event Chairman or his designated
representative to be excessively loud shall not compete without
acceptable modifications installed on the car.
And SFR supplemental rule #11:
Sound Policy: The sound limit is 95 dbA at 100 feet. If an entrant
records sound reading(s) during an event in excess of the limit, the
entrant is charged with a "sound violation". Second and subsequent
"sound violations" during the year ("year" is intended to include
regular schedule, Slush schedule, and any special events during a
calendar year) will result in disqualification and loss of series
points for the event(s) violated. When a weekend includes events on
more than one day, sound violations recorded on more than one day will
be counted as a single violation. Disqualification may be appealed
with a written explanation presented in person at a regularly
scheduled meeting of the SFR Solo II Steering Committee.
Any questions?
--
john@idsfa.net John Stimson
http://www.idsfa.net/~john/ HMC Physics '94
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