"PER THE RULE BOOK"

[thundersalt]

I have made an observation lately on a few threads that someone will post a reply saying things like "per the rules", "the rule book says","the rules state", etc.. and not referring to which book (SCTA, ECTA) or refer to a page # or section #. When I try to find what they are referring to, the book (SCTA book) doesn't say anything that the poster is talking about. I would appreciate a little more clarification in the future when "quoting rules". End of rant.

[desotoman]

A fair request, that makes sense.   

Tom G.

[Nortonist 592]

Its been known for a long time that it doesn't matter what the rulebook says.  It only matters what the tech inspector thinks the rulebook says.

[geh458]

Its been known for a long time that it doesn't matter what the rulebook says.  It only matters what the tech inspector thinks the rulebook says.

An excellent, and true observation.  Let's just hope the inspector is working from the same (year) rule book the racer is.

[jimmy six]

If you don't agree what is being said by the inspector looking at your ride ask where it says that in the "rulebook". If you feel it is HIS interpretation and you have never been dinged on it before ask for the chief inspector for a clarifiacation. It has always been their job and was always stated at inspectors meetings I have attended. They want to be the mediator and help get the vehicle thru the inspection process. I personally been questioned and after the chiefs interpretation I would change MY way. Good Luck... 

[Bob Drury]

  Just one more point, the inspectors are looking for compliance with safety rules more than class legality.  You may pass tech, but those sharp old birds in impound use magnifying glasses and are pretty much the Gods of the salt..................................... Bob :-P

[interested bystander]

Well said, Mr Drury!

And it isn't just the impound crew ya need to fear. Like STREET ROADSTER classes, for instance.

STAN BACK is there lurking with what may be an eye as precise as an electron microscope.

[bearingburner]

Doc Jefferies once said "that not all the rules are in the book" and"not all the rules apply to everyone"

[Nortonist 592]

Like STREET ROADSTER classes, for instance.

STAN BACK is there lurking with what may be an eye as precise as an electron microscope.

You mean his one good eye :-]]

[dw230]

I try to look at the post title at the top where it states in what thread group the question is being asked, i.e. SCTA Rules, ECTA Rules, etc.

I sometimes miss.

DW

[jimmy six]

Sorry DW I was reffering to Nortoonist reply

[dw230]

No offense taken JD. I was trying to point out that I try to look at the thread where the post question was asked.

DW