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Originally posted by Jim @ FD
Can't wait till SEMA!!
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YEAH! MADE IN HONG KONG BABY!
Can't wait till SEMA!!
Hubert Young
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Originally posted by my 1 88 u
for real? thats kinda coolComment
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http://www.d1gp.co.uk/rules.htmlOriginally posted by Mike Peters
D1GP Series Rules & Regulations. Updated Oct.2005
Event sanctioned by D1 Grand Prix Series Safety Modifications and Guidelines:
Following Rules are Mandatory for ALL D1 Grand Prix Series, D1GP Qualifying Events and D1GP Driver Search !!
Year 2005 D1 Grand Prix Vehicle Regulation Driver and mechanics must read and comply following regulation.
1. Participating Vehicles
1-1. Must be constructed and released for sale to the public from an automobile maker.
1-2. Only FR, MR, or FF drive-trains are allowed.
1-3. Vehicles constructed by an automobile maker solely for the purpose of racing are prohibited from participating.
2. Body of the Vehicle
2-1. Only stock body constructed from an automobile maker is allowed. No pipe frames allowed.
Each car must maintain the OEM uni-body structure. VIN # must remain in its original position and has to be identifiable. Pipe Frame Chasis (including pipe-frame extentions) are not allowed in any D1 Competition. No Exceptions !
2-2. VIN number needs to be visible on the vehicle.
2-3. Vehicle must be certifiable for Street Legal.
2-4. Hard top must be installed on open roof vehicle.
2-5. The appearance must remain similar to base vehicle.
3. Vehicle modification regulation
3-1. The exhaust sound level must be within the regulation of each hosting venue (you must check with each venue/circuit before participating)
3-2. Exhaust muffler must be installed.
Every car must maintain a complete exhaust system including Catalytic Convertor and silencer. Some venues may require maximum allowable sound level restrictions. In such case, all cars must meet the venue specific noise regulations.
3-3. S tires (racing tires and DOT-R Semi-slick tires) are prohibited.
3-4. Placement of any decal other than officially certified ones on the front and/or door glasses on both sides are prohibited.
3-5. Must install 6 points or better roll cage (only stainless steel or chrome-molly materials allowed) and side bar on drivers seat.
Roll cage : Each car must be equipped with a six-point or better roll cage. Full front A pillar beams are required as well as door impact protection beams. A competition car with carbon, FRP, Fiber Glass or any non-metal doors must have the door impact protection X bars welded to both front (A-pillars) and center pillers (B-pillers). Roll cage must be welded or securely bolted and anchored. If roll cage is bolted then its must be securely reinforced with an anchor plate and backing plate sandwich on each side of the floor pan. Roll cage tubing must be at a minimum of 1.25 inches OD tubing and no thinner than 0.098 wall mild steel or 1 .25x .083 Chromoly tubing.
3-6. Glass smoke films of any kind are prohibited on all windows.
3-7. Headlights, Rear brake lights, and hazard lights must be in tact.
3-8. Must have the passenger seat.
3-9. Cutting the main frame is prohibited.
3-10. NO FLUID LEAKS OF ANY KIND WILL BE TOLERATED.
4. Safety regulation
4-1. Door on the driver's side.
4-1-1. The window on the driver's side must open/close from top to bottom. (windows on both driver and passenger side must be in tact)
4-1-2. It may have only one side bar if the door is stock.
4-1-3. If the stock door was modified or replaced, cross side bar must be installed. During competition, both driver and passenger door windows must be in a up position (closed position).
4-2. Side bar
4-2-1. The side bar must be installed where the driver can easily get in/out of the vehicle, yet high enough so it can protect the driver from side impact.
4-2-2. Only stainless steel or chrome molly materials allowed including attachment parts.
4-2-3. It must be welded to the front arch on the roll bar.
4-3. Towing hook
4-3-1. It must to place the hook where visible and easy to hook the car for towing.
4-3-2. Stock hook is allowed, except when the hook is hidden upon installation of the aero parts, etc.
4-3-3. Hook needs to be painted in color of yellow, orange or red (applies for the stock hook as well)
4-4. Seat belt
4-4-1. 4 points or better seat belt must be installed.
4-4-2. The width of the seat belt on driver side must be at least 2 inches, and the buckle must be a quick release type in stainless steel material.
4-5. Aero parts
4-5-1. The hood pin must be installed when installing aftermarket hood, trunk, and rear hatch.
4-5-2. The technical officers have the right to uninstall exterior parts (GT wing, canard, etc) when judged hazardous.
4-5-3. Rear acrylic window must be protected by stainless steel frame or bolts from falling when impact was applied.
4-5-4. The tip must be rounded when sharp edged GT-wing or canard was installed. (exterior parts can not be wider than the vehicle width)
4-5-5. All exterior parts, tires, and wheels must be firmly installed to prevent from falling off upon impact.
4-6. Others
4-6-1. The participating drivers must wear face mask and racing suits made in fire-proof material during event.
Drivers must wear driving suits, full length Socks, Shoes, and Gloves made of approved fire resistance material (Nomex, Kynol, etc.) with no holes in single or double layers. Underwear should be cotton based, or fire resistance, not nylon.
4-6-2. The participants must wear JIS or SNELL certified helmet during event (half face not allowed)
Drivers must be fitted with Snell Foundation (SA) approved safety helmets with 1995 Snell Foundation (95SA) or later safety sticker of approval displayed inside; head and neck restraints systems are optional and must also be Snell Foundation (SA) approved. Face shields are mandatory.
4-6-3. The vehicle must carry fire extinguisher.
4-6-4. It must be separated by divider when fuel tank, wet delivery and oil cooler is installed inside the cockpit.
4-6-5. Fire extinguishing device must be present when fueling. Refuel must be done with 2 people. One person must have operatable fire extinguisher in hand in case of emergency AT ALL TIMES!
4-6-6. Regardless of location, the person who is fueling must wear fire-proof helmet and suits during refuling.
4-6-7. Batteries must be securely fastened down, positive terminals well insulated and if located in the cockpit must be covered or have leak proof caps.
5. Mandatory Official Logo Placement
All qualified drivers must receive the official decals and car numbers at the official D1 registration booth on the Qualifying day and place them as instructed. Both right and left fender areas (2) need to be kept open for contingency decals and other decals designated by D1 official.Comment
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LMAOOriginally posted by Mike Peters
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bubbadriftneedsanewpaintjobComment
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Now now Alex, I'm sure Derrick and Mike have allocated a large portion of their budget towards paint. In fact, they've chosen a big name brand as the sole supplier of paint for Team Bubba Drift.
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actually we used flat black with 2 coats of clear spank you very much.Comment
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hey your X's dont match the number of letters! cheater!Originally posted by AlexPfeifferComment
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Originally posted by my 1 88 uno more rs-r alex?
hey FD, will G4tv release a dvd for 2005 season ?
alex needs to be in the rs-r 350z
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*writes it in his day planner*Originally posted by Jim @ FD
w0rd, i'm there!Comment
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I want to see FD come to Hawaii. Just think about it FD staff, you could hold an event AND go on vacation at the same time!!Comment
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Originally posted by daytona350zalex needs to be in the rs-r 350z
alex needs to be in any 350z period.Comment
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