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> From: John Hasty <jhhasty@gdhs.com>
> Date: October 12, 2012 8:46:09 PM EDT
> To: "Snowdonracing@aol.com" <Snowdonracing@aol.com>
> Subject: Re: Vintage Production Car Transmissions
>
> Thanks Ray. I know that is what the G3 rules say; but the special rules for
TR3's states original transmissions. So the rules say one thing under G3 and
another under TR3-4. How are we to know which one is correct?
>
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> On Oct 12, 2012, at 7:31 PM, Snowdonracing@aol.com wrote:
>
>> Hi John,
>>
>> Thanks for the note and sorry you are having issues. There is a
substitution rule in the Group 3 Supplementals already. It states:
>> "Standard gearbox may be replaced with an alternate PRODUCTION BASED
GEARBOX of the same number of forward speeds. ADD 75LBS. TO OFFICIAL WEIGHT.
When replacing a 4-speed w/overdrive unit with a 5-speed, the 5th gear must be
lower numerically than 1 : 1."
>> If a non-standard gearbox is being used, it must be declared on the RCIS
sheet for the vehicle.
>> Your Triumph, TR3, lists a 4-speed with Laycock overdrive optional. That
means 5 forward speeds.
>> So, the rules are already there. Cars that were never equipped with
overdrive, or as an option, must continue to keep their original number of
forward speeds.
>> The number of forward speeds is something that we will be checking on for
2013 as we step up on rules enforcement.
>> I hope this answers your questions.
>> Ray
>>
>> In a message dated 10/12/2012 1:15:31 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
jhhasty@gdhs.com writes:
>> Ray:
>> As our Triumphs, MGs, Morgans, Elvas etc. get even older than they
>> already are, a number of us are having transmission problems with the
>> original gear boxes which are causing frequent costly repairs and I
>> understand that MGs are also having source problems as well. While I
>> understand the spirit of the rules and try to keep my TR within them,
>> reliability and the cost of fixing old "stuff" is becoming a problem which
>> may well keep some of us from participating in as many events as we might
>> otherwise like. For instance I just spent $730 to go through my TR box
and
>> after the Gold Cup, it feels like it needs it again. It may well be time
to
>> consider, in the interest of safety and reliability, allowing these cars
to
>> use the readily available GM and Toyota 5 speed transmission conversions.
I
>> note also, that 4 speeds vs. 5 speeds is not a problem in as much as these
>> old English cars had overdrive units available which, like my car, give
you
>> an effective 5 speed unit.
>> I would also note that there are already some cars using these
>> conversions and there should be a "level playing field" approach
considered
>> as well. Please give some thought to this with your Tech staff . I look
>> forward to your response....
>>
>> John H. Hasty SVRA # 8326
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