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Post by ministock85h on Sept 12, 2008 15:34:51 GMT 12
I have this mirror, and its supposedly "too long"
So we taped over around 3cm of it. And it passed inspection the next saturday..
Why is putting tape over part of a mirror allowed, but when the mirror hasn't been taped over, its not allowed?
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Post by Saloon29s on Sept 12, 2008 16:13:22 GMT 12
The mirrors are only allowed to be a certain size. I can't remember what the size is but by taping over part of it you are reducing the square cm area that the morror is, effectivly bringing it back to the correct size.
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Post by ~HUGGIES34P~ on Sept 12, 2008 18:07:21 GMT 12
We had the same problem with our mirror being to big and when we out tape over it to resize it we were told either take it off or don't race... Wish all tracks stuck to the same rules  |
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Post by tank11 on Sept 12, 2008 19:47:24 GMT 12
Correct Huggies, we painted ours out and were allowed it for seasons, then last season told to replace it as the glass area is to big.
Tape you can remove too easily, that's why we painted ours but now a new one goes in.
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Post by mat14h on Sept 12, 2008 20:25:18 GMT 12
do a search on trademe theres legal ones for $12.50 each
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Post by chocfish on Sept 13, 2008 2:53:22 GMT 12
u dont need mirrors in ministocks any ways
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Post by James98b on Sept 13, 2008 9:36:02 GMT 12
You do when your in the pits reversing and cant see anything
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Post by 3ski on Sept 14, 2008 22:26:35 GMT 12
i just zip tied and tapped two car mirrors into mine but the problem i find is when i hit some thing then it adjusts its self so ill being looking at the floor. But since then i just took them out and dont race with them in ae and when im drivng round the pits ill just get sum1 to guid me out of my park
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Post by Christian48 on Sept 22, 2008 13:50:36 GMT 12
Hey look i agree with chocfish. Why on earth would you need a mirror in a ministock anyway? When i am racing i have much more important things to be looking at (in front of me) than worrying about what everybody behind me is doing! And besides.. Non contact class, We aren't allowed to block (as i have been extensively told by certain referees  ) so why have a tool which extensively aids the above things |
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Post by ministock85h on Sept 22, 2008 13:59:41 GMT 12
I think its more of a safety issue, I use my mirrors when reversing, as sometimes my helpers arn't even helping. Or when I have to reverse cause I went to far forward when theres a red light.
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Post by Christian48 on Sept 22, 2008 14:03:00 GMT 12
I know how to solve both of those problems. 1st Back in after the race. 2nd Turn around or I'm sure a flag man will be able to help you back into place.
Seriously, Not having mirrors would solve a lot of the nonsense about taking people out in the class.
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Post by DeMoN on Sept 22, 2008 14:23:27 GMT 12
I have never ran mirrors....
when reversing I just get one of the crew to guide me in.
Why take the mirror around for a ride around the track when you dont need it..
chur
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Post by mrx46 on Jan 18, 2009 14:46:12 GMT 12
You do when your in the pits reversing and cant see anything I have never had mirrors because i have more important things to look at in front of me.  |
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Post by mcarthur71g on Jan 21, 2009 22:18:16 GMT 12
what chris is sayin' is completely true - when i first started i never ran mirrors and now we've put some in but they're just another distraction for me so out they come again!
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Post by graes28w on Jan 28, 2009 13:38:36 GMT 12
Have to agree if there were no mirrors in ministocks it would take out alot of the hastle of blocking etc for refs
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Post by builder on Jan 29, 2009 0:40:05 GMT 12
MIRRORS are there for safety
when the red light comes on do you lot just stop ??
when the red light comes on then you look in it to make sure you can stop safely with out being hit from behind !!!
the mirror size checking is a joke as well ask your vehicle checker to show you how he or she has worked out the size as most wouldn't have a clue
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Post by Rusty on Jan 29, 2009 6:18:27 GMT 12
MIRRORS are there for safety when the red light comes on do you lot just stop ? Most ministock drivers do a half a lap including guys who have posted on this very topic |
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Post by mrx46 on Jan 30, 2009 16:58:09 GMT 12
MIRRORS are there for safety when the red light comes on do you lot just stop ?? when the red light comes on then you look in it to make sure you can stop safely with out being hit from behind !!! the mirror size checking is a joke as well ask your vehicle checker to show you how he or she has worked out the size as most wouldn't have a clue So when the red light comes on you guys look in the mirror. What if some one has stoped in front and you smack into them that is also a safety issue. |
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Post by ministock85h on Feb 2, 2009 15:33:14 GMT 12
you simply look infront of you, then check mirrors...
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Post by Rusty on Feb 3, 2009 19:34:24 GMT 12
nah just look in your mirrors and if someones coming up to try pass you on red light turn in to them. DOnt say it dosnt happen either
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