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The regulations have been completely reformatted and have a rake of changes, so rather than outline the differences from last year, download and read thoroughly the new version on the TT website.

http://www.iomtt.com/TT-Info/Competitors.aspx

Carburettor engines are not permitted.

That one slipped in, I'll have to have a word with Sophie see if that's right.


The old imperial measurements for frame dimensions have been dropped, all metric at last.

Steve's quote is from:

http://www.iomtt.com/~/media/Files/2016 ... 202016.pdf

Page 76

Sorry thought I'd put the link in there, that was just the link to the page.. slap my wrist and call me Susan

Can I fit 5sl injection to my 5eb?. I think it says injection has to be from same make and cc??. Which that would be.

Any thoughts peeps?.

Cheers. John.

I should ask Pete Alton he would have a good idea if the throttle bodies will fit. We have 2 throttle bodies 2 looms and three ecu's if you want to play. I cant see the that any one would object to you doing it just dont tell them!

Has anyone heard anything from the organisers if this is right?

I've emailed and called both Sophie and Paul and as yet not had a reply from either Steve

Cheers Paul, I might take you up on the offer. Will see how it all pans out but I don't hold out a lot of hope in the rule being changed.

Thanks

John.

If you read it literally only the 675 3 cylinder engines are production based anyone going to make there own engine ?

The words would appear to mean that any engine which is not fitted with fuel-injection as standard is not allowed?

From Sophie :

The official response is:

The changes to the Sidecar technical regulations for TT2016 have been instigated by the Race Management Team.

This includes, but is not limited to, not allowing carburetted engines in the class from 2016 onwards.

This is one of several changes made which are designed to drive progression and development of Sidecar racing at the TT and to ensure the class remains relevant as part of the TT schedule in the longer term. We believe that the Sidecar TT Races are the premier events for Sidecar racing globally and should not only be open to the highest levels of technical equipment.

steve-e wrote:From Sophie :

The official response is:

The changes to the Sidecar technical regulations for TT2016 have been instigated by the Race Management Team.

This includes, but is not limited to, not allowing carburetted engines in the class from 2016 onwards.

This is one of several changes made which are designed to drive progression and development of Sidecar racing at the TT and to ensure the class remains relevant as part of the TT schedule in the longer term. We believe that the Sidecar TT Races are the premier events for Sidecar racing globally and should not only be open to the highest levels of technical equipment.

Steve,

I've read that last paragraph a few times and I think the last sentence should actually read:

"We believe that the Sidecar TT Races are the premier events for Sidecar racing globally and should only be open to the highest levels of technical equipment."

But I might be totally wrong of course, what say you?

I said exactly the same thing Nick, it contradicts itself. It's probably translated from Manx

Might sound a daft question, what role do the ACU play in the TT nowadays?