RS200
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dtq said:Does your vertical hand brake lever do the mechanical hand brake as well? I thought MOT rules said you had to have a mechanical handbrake system still even if you had a hydraulic system? I also thought there were some lesser known \ enforced rules about bias adjusters not being reachable when driving?
For motorsport the handbrake must have a working mechanical ( not hyd) connection between lever and rear wheels.
Unless you are very serious (and have a big bank account) I would use a bolt in cage ! First it is much more simple to fit. Second if you bin the car it is possible the shell wont be trashed,even a minor bump with a weld in can trash a shell because the impact goes all over the place !
Make sure you build to the Blue Book ! You could find a list of local scrutineers who would be only to happy to advise if you ask.
Do some 'Rally Schools' etc before you play out and learn the basics,costs far less than a bent car !
What sort of event are you building for ? Night Rally/Tarmac/Gravel/Auto test ??
A good choice to start could be Night Rally and Auto test if they do it in your area, you will learn the basics in a safe ish way !
And join a motor club , lots of like minded looneys to help you !!
Most of all have fun !