Thread: Chassis Cert. Question???

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Originally posted by techinspector1
The seat must not be just "up against the bar", it must be bolted to the bar. If the seat is spaced out in front of the bar, some sort of strut must be incorporated to bolt the seat to the bar.

I've had conflicting answers to an X member question. I have the forward X member clamped and taped in place (Pic). A track official told me "nothing" can be mounted to the forward X member. But, I got an email from Ritch(Tech Inspector)today saying... You can add all the extra bars or tabs that you want as long as the minimum requirements are met per spec. My guess is inspector trumps official?
The book calls for a 1 5/8" tube or a 2''x3'' tube. I opted for the 2''x3'' since I had one laying around with the 3" drop in it. (Only 2 lbs difference between the 2). SFI book also says it can be up to 16" behind the forward X member / foot brace as long as it has the 1 5/8" gussets. My X member is about 12" back now. If I could move it back say to 14" it could double as the trans. mount? am I right?

BTW: If it makes a difference I will be installing motor plates too, so there will be that bridge across the frame rails also.