While reading the February Fasttrack for the FV manifold issue, I read the following modification for FST:
"7. Section 9.1.1.l.7.6, p. 245, change the section to read as follows: A crushable structure or crush box must be rigidly attached to the H-beam and/or frame with a minimum cross section of 200 cm sq (31” sq), at least 40 cm (15.75”) forward of the clutch and brake pedals (not depressed), constructed of a minimum of 18 gauge (.052” or 1.3 mm) 6061-T4 or equivalent aluminum must be used on all Formula First cars."
This paragraph forms the specifications for the required 'crush structure' portion of the standard homologation requirements
Note: the 'strikethrough' part did not paste here. Essentially. the whole paragraph was removed from the GCR.
So does that mean that FST do not need the crush box any more? Does this compromise the safety of the cars, especially since this area is commonly used for the brake and clutch master cylinder location? Can the existing cars, esp Evolution, remove the crush structure?
Bill: Please help me understand the logic or purpose of this change... TIA