Author Topic: Rules For Street Drags (Read 2589 times)

Bruce · « **on:** March 26, 2004, 03:55:48 PM »

Rule #6 is going to be trouble for us VWs:

6. All vehicles must have a functional neutral safety switch.

Does anyone know if this is a new rule, or they've had it all along and not enforced it?

I'm not quite sure, but I think there exists a factory nosecone with a neutral switch. These may become extremely valuable in the near future.

James Buchan · « **Reply #1 on:** March 26, 2004, 04:05:34 PM »

Are the rules online or so you have a copy, I'd like to see the rule for battery boxes before I make mine.

Geoff · « **Reply #2 on:** March 26, 2004, 04:14:49 PM »

That is for automatic cars as far as i know.
AND, the inspection is so loose that it should be of no worry to anyone.

The main thing they look for is fuel lines, seat belts and helmet, oh yeah... Battery hold down strap.
If you go there frequently they just about wave you past ....sign here please now go race.

James Buchan · « **Reply #3 on:** March 26, 2004, 04:22:24 PM »

Just a strap or a vented box due to the battery being in the passenger compartment?

Hansk · « **Reply #4 on:** March 26, 2004, 05:12:20 PM »

I remember something like that from years ago. I thought it was for automatics as well.
If the battery is in it's stock location ,just the stock hold down should be fine. I think it's when you move the battery that new rules apply. But if they can see the battery because you don't have a rear seat I'm sure they will not like that.

Geoff · « **Reply #5 on:** March 26, 2004, 05:14:16 PM »

Like Hans said,If the rear seat is removed you need a cheapo battery box. Thats what i run and they pass it.

James Buchan · « **Reply #6 on:** March 26, 2004, 05:17:18 PM »

That's what I was assuming - no rear seat and a battery hanging out for the inspector to see. I was just going to make an aluminum box for it anyways but wasn't sure if others knew about the need - seeing as alot of first-timers will be hitting the track this year.

steveo_32 · « **Reply #7 on:** March 26, 2004, 09:25:02 PM »

If you make a battery box it must be vented (with down tube) and have a hold down!
Once you make it, they will test it just as a NHRA spec box.
(bungy cords dont count) I work right across from the track at Lordco in the performace end so i get the heads up on most stuff. If you need to know ask me! And Safety neutral switch's are only for cars that came with then from the factory(little honda's gotta have them) Were alright!Cheers!

steveo_32 · « **Reply #8 on:** March 26, 2004, 09:28:11 PM »

Opps i forgot. Depending on who is testing the downfall to the beetle battery is you will have to vent into a unexposed compartment (outside thru hole) That's why Geoff is okay because the seat is considered a cover.....dont know why just is! Cheers

James Buchan · « **Reply #9 on:** March 26, 2004, 09:50:42 PM »

No worries, mine will be vented out, bolted down etc - Just copying one from jeg's - ya like I'm going to pay over 100US for something I can make for less than 10CDN!

steveo_32 · « **Reply #10 on:** March 26, 2004, 11:30:47 PM »

So true, But if you need to Taylor makes a beautiful kit, full box, vented, 18ft of 2gauge cable, and thermal top barrier for about $115. For the lazy ones of use out there!! Cheers

Geoff · « **Reply #11 on:** March 27, 2004, 09:37:53 AM »

I use the high tech plastic $10.00 battery box with no rear seat and it passes with no problem, Been 4 years now!

James Buchan · « **Reply #12 on:** March 27, 2004, 09:59:06 AM »

You know me though, gotta be Aluminum

steveo_32 · « **Reply #13 on:** March 27, 2004, 07:57:05 PM »

There goes my raise................damb that Geoff, damb you to hell!
Cheers ( ya the rv plastic 27 series box works well too Hrmfff)

Bruce · « **Reply #14 on:** April 03, 2004, 02:17:48 AM »

After I got in the tech line, I walked up to the front where the inspectors were checking out the cars. In a matter of seconds I overheard the tech guy asking a std trans guy to verify his neutral safety switch. CRAP!!! I immediately went back to my car and switched lanes. The guy who teched my car didn't ask. I later asked a friend who normally does tech on street nights, and he says not for stick cars. Then he went off to \"straighten out\" the newbie tech inspector. So we are safe!