Chuck,
You can remove all the other stuff. Wheel bolts are OK. Check the class
records in the rule book for requirements at the salt. If the record is over
200 MPH you must upgrade to that level although you may think you will go
that fast. This rule makes it easier to ensure that all vehicle are safe for
different speed levels. In case you missed it, this requirement is in effect
for El Mirage & Muroc at 160.
Dan Warner
----- Original Message -----
From: Chuck Rothfuss <crothfuss@coastalnet.com>
To: Dan Warner <dwarner@electrorent.com>
Sent: Monday, June 26, 2000 8:33 PM
Subject: Re: Headlights in /GT
> Thanks Dan, I've been awaiting your return from Muroc to provide
> authoritative answers to my questions.
>
> I figured I'd get stuck with those ugly headlight mechanisms in my way.
> (one is even broken, meaning I'll need to replace a part I'll never use.)
> Restrictions within the GT class are one of the things that initially
turned
> me off to it. Keeping the car pretty well stock will get it on the track
> faster, but it won't be as neat as I like.
>
> Since you didn't mention the other items I'd asked John about (heater &
> controls, radio, evap & fuel lines to original tank, and the origanal
> headlight wiring harness) can I assume that removing them is OK?
>
> Another item I noticed that's bothering me is the fact that the car
uses
> wheel lug studs screwed into the hub instead of studs and nuts. Is this a
> problem? I'm running steel wheels and hope to see a bit over 150 MPH at
> Maxton.
>
> Chuck Rothfuss
> ECTA
> Pole Cat Hollow, NC
>
> At 06:17 AM 6/26/2000 -0700, you wrote:
> >Chuck,
> >
> >The headlight mechanism must be in place but, need not be operational.
> >
> >Dan Warner
> >----- Original Message -----
> >From: Chuck Rothfuss <crothfuss@coastalnet.com>
> >To: <land-speed@autox.team.net>
> >Sent: Saturday, June 24, 2000 9:36 AM
> >Subject: Headlights in /GT
> >
> >
> >> List,
> >>
> >> OK, here's an interesting question. I've got two LSR project cars
in
> >the
> >> works. Both will fit into the current GT category. Both the Opel GT
and
> >> the RX7 have covered headlights, the RX7's flipping up and the GT's
> >rolling
> >> over. If I must retain the headlights, do I also have to retain the
> >> machanism that raises them, or can I delete it and lock the mechanism
> >closed?
> >>
> >> I'm looking for a spot to stuff a fuel cell under the hood, and
right
> >> where the right hand headlamp motor sits would be a nice spot.
> >>
> >> Finally got the new RX7 off the trailer today, and I think I need my
> >eyes
> >> checked. Could've sworn this one had NO sunroof, but it does. Much
> >smallet
> >> then the last one, and I know how to handle it, so it's not a problem
til
> >it
> >> leaks. (Then I break out the nibbler and the MIG and do away with it!)
> >Nice
> >> to have a new toy in the shop, but my wife has already stopped speaking
to
> >> me again.
> >>
> >> Sure is a pointy thing. (The car) Maybe I'll call it "The Sadistic
> >Missile."
> >>
> >> Chuck Rothfuss
> >> LSR #510
> >> Pole Cat Hollow, NC
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
> >
>
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