Factory classes/496
 

what's the lowdown on this??...are the final rules set?

thanks...

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That's A Good Question,i Was In Atlanta For The Meeting.speaking Only For The F1 Group The Rule Book Was Gone Over And Necessary. Ajustments Were Put In Writing And Read To The Board Of Apba/sbi.it Is My Understanding That These Changes Were Given To The Class Reps For Final Ok's.

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Who is the class rep for F1 ????
MD

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I knew taking photos of the screen at the APBA/SBI meeting would come in handy.

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Sorry, next time I'll ask Reggie to move over a bit, he was in the perfect spot for photos of the screen.

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Frank are the rule finalized for the 05 season or are there still some bugs that need working on? Also is there a dead line when the rules wont be changed any more for 05. Im not busting balls, I have several offers to run my F1 boats and they need some modifications for this new class. The biggies are whats the X dimension,Stand off box,weight,what drives and motors,and exhaust. I believe you have the answers to most of these already. If you could just confirm the ones you know for sure wont change it would be a help!
MD

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I don't have any motor yet. Is that the only legal motor for 05? I heard that the Volvo and Vortec were also being looked at. Thats why I am asking questions before I buy anything. If there is a change in the drives I may need to re-glass my transom and make new motor mounts. It all takes lots of time and if you don't have the answers soon you will never make the beginning of the season with a competitive boat.
MD

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I was at the Atlanta meetings and involved in the F1 discussions. Ballots were sent out to registered (paid 2005) equipment owners for vote. The deadline for the ballots I believe is the end of the month. That said, I don't think it is too late for those who are going to be racing F1 class to pay their equipment fees and have a vote.

To help anwser some of your questions this is what the new rule book should look like, although the the vote is not final:

Motors = SBIP/APBA Certified Stock Engines
Merc 496HO
Volvo 496
Inovation 425

Drives=
All bravo 1.50 gear ratio and Volvo 1.48 gear ratio, speedmasters ok - all others excluded

X Dimension=
Stepped Bottoms - Max height 3 1/4" below the bottom
Conventional - Max height 2 1/4" below bottom

Standoff Box/ Merc ITS =
Conventional bottoms only

Weight=
4500# min

Exhaust=
Stock only with max 8" tips

Cockpit=
Stock dash, steering and seat locations. Full stock cockpit interior required. Cockpit covers OK.

Hope this helps, you can refer back to the 2004 SBI & APBA tech rules for more info as they essentially were combined. These were the major items of discussion and what was presented to the board for review, and now out for vote.

As of today I don't think that any motors have been delivered from Innovation as they are still waiting for new engine seals. Doesn't look like anyone will have a lot of time to set up.

Brian

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thanks...

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What is stock exhaust? CMI headers,Gil or what?
Drives, any Bravo including XR and XZ ?
Stock interior? Are the existing F1's interiors OK?
Just asking
MD

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ttt

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No tubular headers. Only factory exhaust (Aluminum Exhaust Manifolds).

F1 - Mercury 496 Ho,Volvo 496 and Innovation's.

F2 - HP 500's

Dave

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Really? I thought F2 was going to the 496 as well.

Can you still buy new HP 500s?

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There is a vrey limited supply of HP500's. I hear like "42" to be exact. After they are gone there will be no more manufactured. This is what the F2 racers wanted as their power. Dave

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Ron, You should have stayed through Friday, an oral presentation was made by all reps

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How big is the f-2 fleet going to be???

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Frank, Has there been anything done in finalizing the rules yet in F1?
MD

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Candy

Why dont you call him @321-693-0023. Scott and him have been to busy dialing in the new boat to even have time to get on the boards. I am sure if you leave an message he will get back to you when he gets off the water with an answer.

Trent