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Originally Posted by NikFu S.
Exquese me?
Where did you hear that?
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The SCCA usually requires it so the driver can hear commands. Read the rulebook, its in there.
As for the windows for drag, you don't need them but you do need arm harnesses. It'll handle like S%^@ if you lighten it without lowering it. The weight loss down to our current weight of 2830 (only upper windows and windshield/rear then gut the inner door to loose yet) wet raised it up a good 3 inches all around. Think Buick Riviara.
We could be easily running in the upper 13s without anything but a few drag tricks but really that is about as much fun as watching paint dry and then sticking around to watch it peel from age IMO.
Remember the weight loss needs to be strategic. Higher is much better than lower (in fact lower can cost you a ton in handling as it actually raises your center of gravity). Bolts must be deleted as much as possible, brackets go, etc.
As for the sunroof and structural rigidity? What is this now a Honda Dumb Soul? It has absolutely no structure to it what-so-ever and actually weighs about the same as replacing it with plexi (which by the way creates a greenhouse for ya keep the panel!!!). Convertables do need to be down as well acording to the SCCA- rain or shine!!!
Wheels are actually quite light and strong for the time. 18ish is the weight.