F.I.A. GTS rules interpretation
Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2013 5:55 pm
I was looking through old posts and could only find bits and pieces of rule interpretations. I would like to start a thread specifically discussing FIA GTS rules interpretation. I'm in the process of building a 1965 RHD Elan S2 into a 26R clone/F.I.A. GTS vintage race car. Hopefully this thread will clarify radiators (aftermarket aluminum?), crankshafts (4-bolt required?), adjustable spring perches, body material (epoxy/s-glass or even carbon reinforced) etc.
To start the discussion, lets talk about wheels. The rule book says "the 6-inch alloy wheel which appears on the extension of Form No. 127" A picture of this can be seen at http://www.lotuselan.net/uploads/elanfiaammend03.pdf As you can see, the approved wheels are a solid disk 4-pin knock on, but the typical 26R replica wheel has nice Lotus emblem shaped holes in them. My question is how far from the pictured wheels can you deviate? Both Superlite and Image Wheels have 3-piece wheels that loosely look like 26R, but I'm thinking 3-piece is too much of a deviation. Also the question of bolt-on verses pin-drive knock-on comes up.
There may be regional variations to rules interpretation. Active racers may be unwilling to discuss what creative interpretations they have come up with, so wheels may be a safe topic to start with. Any discussion would be appreciated.
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To start the discussion, lets talk about wheels. The rule book says "the 6-inch alloy wheel which appears on the extension of Form No. 127" A picture of this can be seen at http://www.lotuselan.net/uploads/elanfiaammend03.pdf As you can see, the approved wheels are a solid disk 4-pin knock on, but the typical 26R replica wheel has nice Lotus emblem shaped holes in them. My question is how far from the pictured wheels can you deviate? Both Superlite and Image Wheels have 3-piece wheels that loosely look like 26R, but I'm thinking 3-piece is too much of a deviation. Also the question of bolt-on verses pin-drive knock-on comes up.
There may be regional variations to rules interpretation. Active racers may be unwilling to discuss what creative interpretations they have come up with, so wheels may be a safe topic to start with. Any discussion would be appreciated.
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