Optima Battery?
04-25-2005, 05:23 PM
#1
Optima Battery?
I was wondering if an Optima yellow top battery would be allowed per Stock class rules. It weighs a bit less than a stock battery but it is the same size and shape. The weight is the only thing I am concerned about being illegal. Anybody have a definitive answer?
Last edited by DmanG281; 04-25-2005 at 06:59 PM.
04-25-2005, 06:24 PM
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Sections 14.9 and 15.9 (2005 Solo Rules) indicate that replacing the battery is Okay for Street Touring and Street Prepared.
On page 61 (2005 Solo Rules) in the discussion of Stock Category it states "Alternate components which are normally expendable and considered replacement parts (e.g., engine and wheel bearings, seals, gaskets, filters, belts, bolts, bulbs, batteries, brake rotors, clutch discs, pressure plates, suspension bushings, drivetrain mounts, etc.) may be used provided they are essentially identical to the standard parts (e.g. have the same type, size, hardness, weight, material, etc.), are used in the same location, and provide no performance benefit."
The way I read that, no you can't replace the battery with an Optima because it is not the same "type" and does have a performance benefit since it's lighter than stock (like 15lbs IIRC). I have seen people do it, but would not swear that they were running in stock classes. By no means should you take this as "definitive".
On page 61 (2005 Solo Rules) in the discussion of Stock Category it states "Alternate components which are normally expendable and considered replacement parts (e.g., engine and wheel bearings, seals, gaskets, filters, belts, bolts, bulbs, batteries, brake rotors, clutch discs, pressure plates, suspension bushings, drivetrain mounts, etc.) may be used provided they are essentially identical to the standard parts (e.g. have the same type, size, hardness, weight, material, etc.), are used in the same location, and provide no performance benefit."
The way I read that, no you can't replace the battery with an Optima because it is not the same "type" and does have a performance benefit since it's lighter than stock (like 15lbs IIRC). I have seen people do it, but would not swear that they were running in stock classes. By no means should you take this as "definitive".
Last edited by DavesZ#3; 04-25-2005 at 06:28 PM.
04-30-2005, 08:18 AM
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i doubt local events would care for 'stock' but regional/nationals will probably gripe. which is why i think solo2 is just plain old lame when it comes to being competitive. don't get me wrong, autox is great for learning and a ton of fun but talk about rule *****... ugh
04-30-2005, 04:22 PM
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Originally Posted by dmoffitt
i doubt local events would care for 'stock' but regional/nationals will probably gripe. which is why i think solo2 is just plain old lame when it comes to being competitive. don't get me wrong, autox is great for learning and a ton of fun but talk about rule *****... ugh
Last edited by del105; 04-30-2005 at 04:24 PM.
04-30-2005, 10:44 PM
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Originally Posted by christoc
anti rulez folks are usually those who just can't compete *tongue in cheek and flame suit on*
i autox to compete / better MYSELF not vs. anyone but it's nice to be able to compare raw times. pax is total complete utter BS imo... *dons my own flame suit*
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05-09-2005, 11:42 AM
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I run an Odyssey battery in BS which is more than 3 times lighter than stock. Nobody ever give a sh$t about it. And I go to different clubs. If you go to Nationals, than you should warry about things like that, I guss.
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