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Originally Posted by steverife
I haven't heard that.
Plus it is legal to remove a plastic engine cover if it only serves cosmetic or acoustic purposes.
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SCCA Rule Book 14.10 (I)
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I. Upper engine shields made of plastic material, the purpose of which
is to hide mechanical components in the engine compartment, may be
removed if they have a solely aesthetic and/or acoustic function.
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In ST though, not Street. Emblems may also be removed now in ST, which was a historical boogeyman issue.
For trunk foam it depends, rule states in Street, which then carries over to ST that....
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F. Spare tires, tools, and jacks may be removed. Any fastening hardware and/or other pieces that can no longer be fi rmly secured in the absence of the spare tire may be removed if necessary to ensure compliance with
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so if its not bolted or clipped to the car without the tire it can be removed, if it is it needs to stay. So on the BRZ for example the stuff on the sides needs to stay, but the big foam ring the sits in the middle of the spare can go.