SCCA SM class rule clarification

[jlevie]

My reading of that rule would disallow your proposed change.

[Hick]

From what i understand, that modification is fine. ive got mine done, and was told its even legal in DSP

[IsItElectric?]

For all the autocrossers out there....

From 16.1.E of the 2009 rulebook, on p. 102 of the downloadable version:

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E. Suspension components are unrestricted as long as they use the
original attachment points. For the purposes of this rule,
“suspension” is defined as any item that is designed to move
when a wheel is deflected vertically. This includes shocks and
struts, control arms, steering knuckles, uprights, etc., but not tie
rods, steering racks, and subframes. In addition, shock absorber/
strut upper mounts are to be considered suspension
components.
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Stock, the 325i uses an attachment point on the control arm to transmit suspension movement to the swaybar (both F&R). On an BMW E30 M3, the front swaybar uses the strut housing tube to transmit vertical force, NOT the control arm. I want to modify my strut housing to mimic the E30 M3 swaybar point.

Is the rule above specifically pointed towards attachment points of the suspension to the body of the car....or suspension points to each other (ie. swaybar to control arm / strut housing) or BOTH? If both, I believe my proposed modification would violate the rules....so before I cut & weld I want to ensure I'm not classing myself out of even SM.

Thanks,