can i run carbon fenders and hatch lid or not or will there be a weight penelty???

 

MIN. WIEGHT IS 2300 W/1POWER ADDER AND 2400 W/2,HOOD IS OK NOT SURE ON FENDERS AND HATCH

 

I beleve to run in NHRA, the hatch can not be C/F. I dont noe about the fenders.. My guess would be that its ok, since i seen some cars running fiberglass fenders..

Mike...

 

Im almost positive you can run carbon fiber/fiberglass fenders and trunklid...

 

I was told by NHRA tech that the trunk lid / hatch have to be factory.. That dont mean NDRA or IDRC is the same way..
as for fenders, like i said above, i dont noe if its ok.. best bet is contact NHRA or what ever series you plan on running and ask them...

Mike...

 

i was told carbon trunklid is okay and carbon fenders are not allowed?>lets see if thomas can tell us.

 

I think the problem with a FG/CF hatch lid is that you need to run lexan for the rear window (Lexan is prohibited, right?) I wouldn't think running straight OEM glass on a FG/CF hatch is safe? How would it be secured?

But FG/CF TRUNK lids are fine, as long as they are latched securely like a hood. It's just the HATCH that poses a problem. Correct me if I'm wrong.

 

"Lightweight body panels limited to hood, fenders and deck lid."

So..
Fenders
Hatch

Rulebook: http://www.nhrasportcompact.co...s.pdf

 

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it is bolted on the roof with a hinge

is there a weight penalty?

 

again,min. is 2300and 2400

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 9SECQTR &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

it is bolted on the roof with a hinge

is there a weight penalty?</TD></TR></TABLE>

The hatch is hinged, but what about the GLASS? You're not thinking about using the OEM glass lining to hold it in place, do you? I don't think it'll be able to support the weight of the glass, unlike aluminum/steel should.

And no, heh heh There shouldn't be a "weight penalty" for trying to shed some weight. LOL! Only power adders/aftermarket transmission incur a weight penalty. As long as you make minimum weight, you'll be fine.

 

i know what the min weight requirements are but i am asking if i can run in the class with a carbon trunk or not or will i be assesed a weight penalty for having the trunk

(weight penalty or not able to run period?)

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by bomber &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">"Lightweight body panels limited to hood, fenders and deck lid."

So..
Fenders
Hatch

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This is an exact quote from the rulebook. BUT isnt a deck lid a trunk lid??

 

I don't think there is such a thing as a penalty for weight,if anything you wouldn't be aloud to run.Like Ron said i think a trunk lid and deck lid are the same so i think it would pass

 

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This is an exact quote from the rulebook. BUT isnt a deck lid a trunk lid??</TD></TR></TABLE>

Yea trunk lids are ok, but I dont think deck lid = hatch.

 

Referee, can we get a ruling on that one?

 

As far as Nissan is concerned a Deck lid is a trunk lid, and that is how i have always known it as well

 

Im still pretty confident they allow fiberglass trunklids.. ask Steve Lockett

 

I still vote trunklid ok, hatch not.

 

Lets shoot for it......... Odds or Evens....?

 

evens (if thats for c.f. hatch being ok)

 

BTW... does anyone know where i can get a set of quarters for cheap??

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jerseykid609 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">a trunk lid and a rear hatch or not that same to the people who thisthey are wrong. A lightweight lid ok, a hatch they will bump u in to hot rod. good luck SFWD only has only one weight adding rule and thats for 2 power adders. trust me saving that extra 10 lbs in your HATCH wont be needed so why bother?</TD></TR></TABLE>

well for ppl like me, i already have a cf hatch just cuz i like the way it looks and is my street car/daily driver, and if i raced i would be in sportfwd, i dont see what the big deal is...how is a cf/fg trunk allowed and not a hatch?

 

hey how about not worrying about it and using the stock parts... only saving a few lbs. Drop the $ into the motor instead of carbon panels so u can keep up with me

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by UltRaH22 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">hey how about not worrying about it and using the stock parts... only saving a few lbs. Drop the $ into the motor instead of carbon panels so u can keep up with me </TD></TR></TABLE>

your also asuming i havnt dropped the money into the motor already