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azyota · 12-22-2006, 09:02 AM

This may be a better question for Big Rich, but I wanted to run it by you guys first.
In the Formula Toyota rules concerning the transmission tunnel, the rules state:
Transmission tunnels are not required but a driveshaft loop and cover to protect the driver from the rear u-joint is necessary.

In an event such as PUSU, I think (guessing) we fall under the unlimited class rules. Is this true?

From the Werock site the rules concerning the tranny tunnel for the unlimited class state:
3.5.4: Exposed transmission components must be covered with a safty shield to protect occupants from possible exposure to transmission fluids in the event of transmission case fractures or unforseen fluid spills.

At PUSU will we be required to have a covered tranny tunnel?

desertoy · 12-22-2006, 10:23 AM

You;ll be ok for PUSU. You will need to put in a driveshaft loop and cover just the u-joint area to compete this season though.

azyota · 12-22-2006, 10:48 AM

Right now that area looks like this.

That should be good to go, right?

a2b · 12-22-2006, 11:37 AM

and cover you bell housing so that the slave cylinder is covered

Nissan Recovery Team · 12-22-2006, 02:57 PM

Pat,

You'll want to make sure fluids can't enter the cab but your tube/sheet work over the flange looks tight.

12-22-2006, 09:02 AM	#1 (permalink)
azyota Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Member # 30134 Location: Tucson Posts: 1,011	rule clarification This may be a better question for Big Rich, but I wanted to run it by you guys first. In the Formula Toyota rules concerning the transmission tunnel, the rules state: Transmission tunnels are not required but a driveshaft loop and cover to protect the driver from the rear u-joint is necessary. In an event such as PUSU, I think (guessing) we fall under the unlimited class rules. Is this true? From the Werock site the rules concerning the tranny tunnel for the unlimited class state: 3.5.4: Exposed transmission components must be covered with a safty shield to protect occupants from possible exposure to transmission fluids in the event of transmission case fractures or unforseen fluid spills. At PUSU will we be required to have a covered tranny tunnel?

12-22-2006, 10:23 AM	#2 (permalink)
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Nissan Recovery Team Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Member # 51921 Location: Ohio Posts: 630	Pat, You'll want to make sure fluids can't enter the cab but your tube/sheet work over the flange looks tight. __________________ Mark Van Meter Secretary, TLCA [url]http://www.tlca.org[/url]

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12-22-2006, 10:48 AM	#3 (permalink)
azyota Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Member # 30134 Location: Tucson Posts: 1,011	Right now that area looks like this. That should be good to go, right?