Quote Originally Posted by michaelmosty View Post
I understand that if the data shows a Mustang at 3200 lbs. w/ a tq arm and c/o struts is no faster than without them then there is no need to spend $$ on the parts. Case over.
What if it turns out the parts make the car 1/4, 1/2, or 1 second faster? Would the directors consider making these parts legal or would that be perceived as an advantage?
I just think it would be good to get a general understanding of the possible directions this could go before time and $$ is spent.
Just thinking out loud via my keyboard.

Your asking me to predict the vote of the CMC Directors? Now that is funny. If you want it approved, your best bet is to have me be against it. If I'm for it, a few will vote opposite of me just for spite, some of which drive Foxes.

So Michael - You seem to want this to increase the performance of the platoform. Right? Cause your first sentance seems to say that if I'm reading you correctly.
My responce to that is, if there is no performace gain, but the win is chassis longevity, it could get approved.
If the car gets faster (likely since the aftermarket wouldn't sell any otherwise), but can be offset w/ a higher minimum weight, it could get approved. Perhaps we could even state that the addition of a TA will result in an increased minimum weight. So you could run w/ or w/out. Of course, there is always a possibility that you would have to run a 235 tire. All just a hip shot from me.
First you gotta be willing to test what you propose. The better the data, the better chance.

I have done just this myself. I spent $600 out of pocket on a part I'm working to get legalized. I'll not get any of that money back from CMC if they are not deemed legal. I felt it was worth the risk, so I did it.