BDC 2008 rules and regulations - Page 4 - Drifting forum

Baba · 01-01-2008, 23:11

Well I would say for any Pro drivers, you might as well meet EDC regs because there is a chance you will move up sooner or later.

Thats what I am doing. My car will be EDC spec by March.

MJG · 02-01-2008, 08:36

EDC - pish. PAY A MILLION POUNDS TO HANDBRAKE ROUND ONE CORNER 10 TIMES. No thanks.

Matt_S · 02-01-2008, 13:41

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Originally Posted by MJG

EDC - pish. PAY A MILLION POUNDS TO HANDBRAKE ROUND ONE CORNER 10 TIMES. No thanks.

Oh come on Mike, be fair.....

ITS EUROS!!!!!!!!!!! Hahahahahaha

Alex B · 05-01-2008, 17:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by scrutineer

the subframe would be classed as part of the seat so the subframe would need bolting down as in the regs and as a aftermarket frame would be mounted on the floor not using the original mounts then it would need spreader plates.

by the way when plates are described as 5" they do not have to be square - 6.5x4" 8x3etc is fine if that fits better its the area thats needed

marc

Is there a minimum or recommended thickness for the spreader plates?

Thanks
Alex B

Captain Muppet · 07-01-2008, 10:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex B

Is there a minimum or recommended thickness for the spreader plates?

Thanks
Alex B

Min of 3mm in the rules.

Alex B · 07-01-2008, 17:59

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Originally Posted by Captain Muppet

Min of 3mm in the rules.

I couldn't find anything in the rules, I pm'd Marc, he said minimum of 2mm, but 3mm recommended, which is great as I have a load of 3mm plate

Alex B

scrutineer · 07-01-2008, 23:56

as before, remember i'm not the BDC scrutineer so cannot make decisions for them the final decision in any matters wouldbe the BDC scrutineer not mine.

If anyone PM's me could they let me know which championship they are entering

Alex B · 08-01-2008, 00:14

Sorry, thought you 'sort of' doing both, just seen your post on the previous page.

I'd guess BDC will not be stricter than EDC though? I'd rather build/modify my car to top level, especially for safety regs.

Alex B

DriftLexus · 08-01-2008, 00:17

BDC will be as strict, if you follow the rules and regs, which are pretty much identical to the EDC ones, you wont go wrong

scrutineer · 08-01-2008, 00:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex B

Sorry, thought you 'sort of' doing both, just seen your post on the previous page.

I'd guess BDC will not be stricter than EDC though? I'd rather build/modify my car to top level, especially for safety regs.

Alex B

not a problem - i have been helping out on line while they get sorted so in many ways i have been doing both but as i said anything that requires a decision is not up to me

jrc · 09-01-2008, 02:16

stupid question but do the batt cut off switches for bdc pro need to be FIA approved also?

DriftLexus · 09-01-2008, 02:34

yes, think of FIA as a benchmark for an acceptable level. or standard in equipment, BDC and EDC have aligned there regulations very closely.

why buy twice.....what happens if you end up in EDC

the difference in price between an FIA approved switch and a non FIA switch is a couple of quid

Jord · 09-01-2008, 17:47

I currently have a oil catch tank from the crankcase breather, it has no sight/level indicator on it though - do I need to change it for one with a level sight?

DriftLexus · 09-01-2008, 18:04

odd one this really, as before, in other racing ive done, the catch can only had to be easy to check,

as in it had to have an easily accesable balcock type valve that could be flicked open to prove the can had no fluid contents within.....

this is the device i now have fitted to the lex as a coolant catch can.

an easy alternative to the catch can is to fed the breathers back into the intake. its how i did it on mine, just fed the cam cover breathers back into one of the turbo air inlets.....however i dont have any oil being blown about so i suppose its an easy option for me

Jord · 09-01-2008, 18:40

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Originally Posted by BDC Regs

3-21. Catch tanks for oil and water must be installed and securely fastened with its contents easily visible on inspection.

From this I'd read that you HAVE to have one. Easily visible I guess could mean disconnecting one pipe to check its empty.

MJG · 09-01-2008, 20:45

Hope we don't have to have one if we retain the standard recirculating oil breather system, as long as there's no way for oil to start dripping on the track/exhaust etc I can't see that being a problem surely?

**SteveC200** · 09-01-2008, 20:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by MJG

Hope we don't have to have one if we retain the standard recirculating oil breather system, as long as there's no way for oil to start dripping on the track/exhaust etc I can't see that being a problem surely?

As I understand it, you are correctamundo.

howler · 09-01-2008, 22:06

Ah I was wondering about this as my engine has the re-circulating stuff so that will save me some pennies

Gavwan · 09-01-2008, 23:39

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Originally Posted by SteveC200

As I understand it, you are correctamundo.

Doh! bought one now

Ah well, sure it can't hurt

Jord · 10-01-2008, 12:13

Just preparing my shopping list for Autosport on Sunday....

Helmet, obviously has to meet the standards set out, as does race suit.

Gloves - is there a standard these have to meet? FIA? Or do they just need to be fireproof?

Boots - again, do they have to be FIA, fireproof, or just racing boots?

09-01-2008, 02:16	#71 (permalink)
jrc Watch Out 2009 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Maidenhead,Berkshire Posts: 323	batt cut off switch stupid question but do the batt cut off switches for bdc pro need to be FIA approved also?

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DriftLexus BDC Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Germany....Now! Posts: 3,424	odd one this really, as before, in other racing ive done, the catch can only had to be easy to check, as in it had to have an easily accesable balcock type valve that could be flicked open to prove the can had no fluid contents within..... this is the device i now have fitted to the lex as a coolant catch can. an easy alternative to the catch can is to fed the breathers back into the intake. its how i did it on mine, just fed the cam cover breathers back into one of the turbo air inlets.....however i dont have any oil being blown about so i suppose its an easy option for me Last edited by DriftLexus : 09-01-2008 at 18:08.

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01-01-2008, 23:11	#61 (permalink)
Baba A Super Slider Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Essex Drifters Union Posts: 5,400	Well I would say for any Pro drivers, you might as well meet EDC regs because there is a chance you will move up sooner or later. Thats what I am doing. My car will be EDC spec by March.

02-01-2008, 08:36	#62 (permalink)
MJG e30 of Death Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Derby, England Posts: 11,863	EDC - pish. PAY A MILLION POUNDS TO HANDBRAKE ROUND ONE CORNER 10 TIMES. No thanks.

07-01-2008, 23:56	#67 (permalink)
scrutineer spl dori master Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: sussex Posts: 260	as before, remember i'm not the BDC scrutineer so cannot make decisions for them the final decision in any matters wouldbe the BDC scrutineer not mine. If anyone PM's me could they let me know which championship they are entering

08-01-2008, 00:14	#68 (permalink)
Alex B dorifto kingu! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bristol Posts: 1,619	Sorry, thought you 'sort of' doing both, just seen your post on the previous page. I'd guess BDC will not be stricter than EDC though? I'd rather build/modify my car to top level, especially for safety regs. Alex B

08-01-2008, 00:17	#69 (permalink)
DriftLexus BDC Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Germany....Now! Posts: 3,424	BDC will be as strict, if you follow the rules and regs, which are pretty much identical to the EDC ones, you wont go wrong

09-01-2008, 02:34	#72 (permalink)
DriftLexus BDC Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Germany....Now! Posts: 3,424	yes, think of FIA as a benchmark for an acceptable level. or standard in equipment, BDC and EDC have aligned there regulations very closely. why buy twice.....what happens if you end up in EDC the difference in price between an FIA approved switch and a non FIA switch is a couple of quid

09-01-2008, 17:47	#73 (permalink)
Jord GRD Drift Club Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Peterborough Posts: 8,326	I currently have a oil catch tank from the crankcase breather, it has no sight/level indicator on it though - do I need to change it for one with a level sight?

09-01-2008, 20:45	#76 (permalink)
MJG e30 of Death Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Derby, England Posts: 11,863	Hope we don't have to have one if we retain the standard recirculating oil breather system, as long as there's no way for oil to start dripping on the track/exhaust etc I can't see that being a problem surely?

09-01-2008, 22:06	#78 (permalink)
howler dorifto kingu! Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 880	Ah I was wondering about this as my engine has the re-circulating stuff so that will save me some pennies

10-01-2008, 12:13	#80 (permalink)
Jord GRD Drift Club Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Peterborough Posts: 8,326	Just preparing my shopping list for Autosport on Sunday.... Helmet, obviously has to meet the standards set out, as does race suit. Gloves - is there a standard these have to meet? FIA? Or do they just need to be fireproof? Boots - again, do they have to be FIA, fireproof, or just racing boots?