Maybe the rule should be changed to only allow a factory piece so no interpretation is needed. I would have to buy a new one, but to stop people from trying to read too much into the rules I would do it.
Maybe the rule should be changed to only allow a factory piece so no interpretation is needed. I would have to buy a new one, but to stop people from trying to read too much into the rules I would do it.
Originally Posted by AllZWay
I like the simplicity of that but the air dam does have a significant effect on engine cooling. Overheating race cars are no fun...
Richard P.
I've never had the interpretation that it could not be angled; the wording from a couple years ago allowed for a non-horizontal, i.e. parallel to the ground, deflector to my reading.
Would the rule be better if it said "...attached in the same method/manner and front/back location as the OEM deflector +/- 1?"
There is already an effective size limitation given the ground clearance minimum and without out additional supports and/or mounting points, it would require significant material in weight to be very big.
#39 CMC Camaro
Orange is Fast!
CMC-NT01 FTW!
Richard - the OEM one will cool the motor just fine. Since the car is making less than OEM power, I can't see how there would be an issue.
The OEM one is legal as installed from the factory. If you modify it to angle more forward, I would have to ask why.
If you install a non-OEM one, I would guess the face of it would be subject to the "OEM location +/- 1 inch". I would also assume it should not be angled at all.
Your allowed to extend the OEM one left to right and down.
To me the rule is pretty clear......
The OEM Ford one didn't cool my stock CMC1 legal motor very well at all...
Really??? We have a few technically competent people voicing their opinions in this thread and coming up with different conclusions on what is legal. Your own explanation that I’m replying to is loaded with guesses and assumptions… that contradict themselves!
You seemed to think last year's rule was pretty clear also when we were in Houston last year but your interpretation didn't match Al's. Do you remember that? It was unpleasant.
Richard P.
An OEM Camaro one will cool just fine. In fact, one season this stupid rule had me cut the factory one off by an inch and it still cooled fine.
I am really tired of this yearly changed rule.
WHat if I attached a horizontal piece to the OEM deflector, so that when I'm running 100 mph, the deflector will angle downward to get within 1/2" of the track and create such downforce that I canstay on track at TWS T1.
Just sayin'.
Randy English
NASA Texas --> Rocky Mtn Region
CMC #77 Camaro
I agree with Richard; how do you require that it be like OEM when we have "modified" in the rule itself?
Richard, like James I run cool enough with a new OEM piece.
#39 CMC Camaro
Orange is Fast!
CMC-NT01 FTW!
I agree with Richard in that the factory Mustang piece does not provide enough cooling assistance. Additionally, the factory piece was never intended to operate in CMC racing conditions even at near factory uotput levels.
Rob Liebbe - Texas Region
Camaro, Mustang, doesn't matter to me, I'll race it.
AI is the answer.
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