Per the U4 rule book im not 100% about transaxles being allowed to compete in U4 events.
6.2.8.3 All vehicles must be capable of transmitting power to all four wheels/tires, and must be equipped with a functioning low range. Low range is defined as a gear ratio that is lower (numerically higher) than 1:1.
so, with a final drive ratio of, say, around 4.44 if that considered a low range? a welded transaxle of course will transmit power to both axles, and then onto the wheels. technically the transaxle would not have a hi range, just a low range.
if poison spyders interpretation of the rules allows them to bolt frame rails onto a tube buggy, then i think your interpretation of the rules here definitely allows for a drivetrain without a 1:1/high range.
no where does it say you need a functioning high range, you only need a range that is lower than 1:1, so with a final drive ratio of 4.44:1 in the transaxle should constitute as a low range correct?
6.2.7 TRANSMISSION
6.2.7.1 Transmission shall be free of leaks. See Section 7.9: ENVIRONMENTAL for
more information and rules related to environmental concerns and
considerations.
6.2.7.2 Transmission vents shall run to a fluid containment system, and dipsticks
shall be locking type. See Section 7.9: ENVIRONMENTAL for more
information and rules related to environmental concerns and considerations.
6.2.7.3 Every vehicle must have a functional reverse gear.
6.2.7.4 Transmission shall have an approved scatter shield, or approved floor
between occupants and transmission.
6.2.8 TRANSFER-CASE
6.2.8.1 Transfer case shall be free of leaks. See Section 7.9: ENVIRONMENTAL for
more information and rules related to environmental concerns and
considerations.
6.2.8.2 Transfer case vents shall run to a fluid containment system. See Section 7.9:
ENVIRONMENTAL for more information and rules related to environmental
concerns and considerations.6.2.8.3 All vehicles must be capable of transmitting power to all four wheels/tires,
and must be equipped with a functioning low range. Low range is defined as
a gear ratio that is lower (numerically higher) than 1:1.
doesnt even say it needs a transmission, just a reverse gear.
has anyone built a transaxle buggy with a GM LS4 yet? it seems like the ideal candidate for something like ultra4 use, large displacement V8 with lots of aftermarket hooked to s strong transaxle.
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