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Old Jul 12, 2010 | 07:32 PM
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I was really looking for an S2000 since that is my plan but I wouldn't rule out something competitive if I can't find one.
Old Jul 12, 2010 | 08:07 PM
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[QUOTE=glagola1,Jun 30 2010, 10:51 AM]No kidding.
Old Jul 13, 2010 | 03:55 AM
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^^^ack!! Sorry to see this! I'm not having this type of rub yet... but, have already contacted a local SCCA member to address my fenders as well.

Thanks for sharing!

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Old Jul 13, 2010 | 08:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Random1,Jul 12 2010, 08:07 PM
It happened on both sides under very heavy loading with lots of counter steering. The first was with me almost loosing it in a 60 MPH sweeper. The outside edge of the fender got pulled out some and the tab shaved the tire. The other side was done the same way when my co-driver spun in the other direction on another curve.
Did you have any rolling done or tabs pushed up? I learned of this possibility and immediately rolled before I did my second event. I suppose some cracked paint is better than a bent fender, eh?

You are on 750# fronts and a front bar, correct?
Old Jul 13, 2010 | 08:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Orthonormal,Jul 12 2010, 04:42 PM
It's 14.2.E in the rule book.
Originally Posted by 2010 SCCA Rulebook
Plastic and rubber wheel well splash shields may
be modified for tire clearance and to accommodate a rolled inside
fender lip.
Does "modifying" include removing plastic clips, then? Seems like a gray area where relocating the metal is ok, but there is no specific allowance to remove the clips that cannot be used.
Old Jul 13, 2010 | 11:47 AM
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My take would be that modifying the splash shield could include changing the method of fastening it to the fender.
Old Jul 13, 2010 | 03:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Orthonormal,Jul 13 2010, 11:47 AM
My take would be that modifying the splash shield could include changing the method of fastening it to the fender.
So even though my fender liner has a hole in it too large for the plastic clip to hold it I need to keep the plastic clip?

I have been using zip ties now that I rolled my fender lips up and out of the way. I have the clips so I can just climb in there if need be and put the clip back in even though it won't be holding anything.
Old Jul 13, 2010 | 03:37 PM
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Originally Posted by keifla123,Jul 13 2010, 03:28 PM
So even though my fender liner has a hole in it too large for the plastic clip to hold it I need to keep the plastic clip?
I'm not sure how you got that from what I wrote. I think that changing fasteners (using zip ties instead of plastic rivets) is part of modifying the fender liner to work with a rolled fender lip. Meaning it ought to be allowed.
Old Jul 13, 2010 | 04:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Orthonormal,Jul 13 2010, 03:37 PM
I'm not sure how you got that from what I wrote. I think that changing fasteners (using zip ties instead of plastic rivets) is part of modifying the fender liner to work with a rolled fender lip. Meaning it ought to be allowed.
I misread what you wrote, sorry.
Old Jul 13, 2010 | 08:12 PM
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Originally Posted by imstimpy,Jul 13 2010, 09:08 AM
Did you have any rolling done or tabs pushed up? I learned of this possibility and immediately rolled before I did my second event. I suppose some cracked paint is better than a bent fender, eh?

You are on 750# fronts and a front bar, correct?
I had not done any rolling or pushing of tabs. I remembered today that my front was 1/8" lower for the last two events, but the last event was benign.

Yeah 750# and comptech bar set at about 200% stiffer than stock (middle hole).



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