User manual

2013 FORMULA RENAULT 1.6 Technical Regulations -11-
13/03/2013
ARTICLE 3 - CHASSIS and BODYWORK
3.1 - Authorized modifications
3.1.1
The elements making up the bodywork may be repaired without changing
the shape or weight.
3.1.2 The front crash-box may be repaired according to the procedure indicated
in the FORMULA RENAULT 1.6 User Manual (2013 edition).
3.1.3 Adhesive tape may be put on the bodywork but only on fastening elements
or other vulnerable leading or trailing edges. In all circumstances, the only
purpose of adhesive tape must be to protect the element onto which it has
been applied. It must not in any circumstance join various bodywork
elements.
Only the modifications described in the FORMULA RENAULT 1.6 nomenclature
(2013 edition) are authorized.
3.2 - Survival cell
3.2.1
Any repairs to the survival cell or to the front protector must be carried
out by the manufacturer or its designated representative.
3.2.2 Any repairs to the survival cell or to the front protector must be declared in
writing by the Competitor to the RENAULT SPORT Scrutineers. They will be
recorded on the vehicle's technical passport and checked by a RENAULT
SPORT Scrutineer.
3.2.3 The car will not be allowed to take part in a subsequent event if this is
ruled out by the notes on the technical passport.
3.3 - Bodywork and dimensions
B
odywork parts must keep:
- Their original dimensions
- Their original mountings
- Their original locations
3.4 – Identification of the bodywork
The prese
nce of bodywork component identification holograms is mandatory at
all times.
The driver and competitor are responsible for the state of the identification
marks. They must be visible.
3.5 – Ground-facing bodywork
3.5.1 Unde
rtray panels.
The undertray panels may be surfaces which come in contact with the ground.
The minimum thickness of the two undertray panels is 5 mm thick. This shall be
checked along the median line of the panels by drilling a hole of a maximum of
10 mm in diameter at least 7 cm from the ends of the panel.