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cams approved or not???
cnfabo - May 22nd, 2013 at 03:21 PM

Hi guys does anyone know if those door openers "inside only" like the drag guys use are cams approved , my new car has shaved door handles. I'll try and find a pic for you but I did see that Chris boltons drag beetle has the style I'm referring to.
I just got a new tablet and cannot for the life of me figure out how to copy a image over,ggrrr....but anyways I have seen two styles one where a cut out in the window allows someone to open the door through the window and the other the mechanism is just outside the window.confusing??


Thanks
Fabo

Sides - May 22nd, 2013 at 04:36 PM

Ummm... like most stuff I think will depend on class.

Improved Production (which pretty sure you run - yeah ?) the door handles have to stay stock, or at least aftermarket equivalent to stock. Electronic locks and actuators not allowed (and must be disabled if fitted as stock)

Sports Car Closed and Sports Sedan of course it's "go nuts".

If it was me, I'd be "unshaving" the door handles...

cnfabo - May 22nd, 2013 at 04:57 PM

Thanks for that sides, I think I'll be running in sports sedan class without actually being a full lightweight sports sedan car. So that is good news for me, don't have to find 2 doors now :)

Sides - May 22nd, 2013 at 06:19 PM

No probs dude.

From current CAMS regs for 3D Sports Sedan, section 3.6

(iv) Frontdoors:Front doors may be functional and must retain the original external shape.All window regulator mechanisms may be removed. Original front door catches and hinges may be replaced with suitable alternative fittings. Internal anti-theft locks must be rendered inoperative.
Where the front doors are made an integral part of the coachwork, the cockpit must be so configured that the driver must be able to exit the car within “9” seconds by the driver’s side, and “11” seconds by the passenger side, starting with the driver’s harness fitted and tightened and with the steering wheel, if removable, in place.

Sides - May 22nd, 2013 at 06:22 PM

btw definitely consider going nuts.... fiberglass guards, lexan windows, speed holes, slicks, the whole deal.

After all since the rules allow it should take every benefit you can !!!!

:tu:

vassy66T1 - May 22nd, 2013 at 07:34 PM

Come over to the dark side Dave :smirk:

Craig Torrens - May 22nd, 2013 at 09:31 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Sides
btw definitely consider going nuts.... fiberglass guards, lexan windows, speed holes, slicks, the whole deal.

After all since the rules allow it should take every benefit you can !!!!

:tu:

Yep, its the way to go.

Sides - May 22nd, 2013 at 10:44 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by vassy66T1
Come over to the dark side Dave :smirk:


Heh heh - not when I've spent so long sorting steel rear guards !!!

How's your Sports Sedan going anyway Marcus ??? Leyburn pre- registration should be open soon....

;)

vassy66T1 - May 23rd, 2013 at 08:36 AM

I'll be cheering you on :lol:

No bonfire but no car either.
I bought out my business partner this year so have been very committed in my time there.
Is there camping there for non-entrants? I may stay Saturday night in the Dormobile if there is.