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#26476 Hardtops

From Production Committee · EP, FP, HP · Rule change

Hardtops

#26476 from Production Committee · Rule change · TB 19-04 (2019-04 Fastrack)

In GCR section 9.1.5.E.9.a.12, remove wording as follows:
“Open cars must remove convertible soft tops, and attaching bracketry and fasteners. Open
cars retaining the stock windshield may retain the stock removable hardtop if attached to
the car by positive fasteners. Open cars must remove convertible soft tops and all attaching
bracketry and hardware. If the stock windshield is retained, OEM and aftermarket hardtops are
allowed. Aftermarket hardtops must retain OEM appearance in all exterior profiles, and carbon
fiber construction is not allowed. Any hardtop must be attached by positive fasteners.”
In EP, remove wording from spec line notes as follows:

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BMW Z3 2.5L: OEM hardtop permitted.
BMW Z3 2.8L (97-00): OEM hardtop allowed.
BMW Z4 (03-05): OEM hardtop permitted.
Honda S2000 (00-03): OEM hardtop allowed.
Honda S2000 (04-09): OEM hardtop allowed.
Mazda MX-5 / Miata 1.6L (-1993): OEM hardtop allowed.
Mazda MX-5 / Miata 1.8L (90-97): OEM hardtop allowed.
Mazda MX-5 / Miata (94-97): OEM hardtop allowed.
Mazda MX-5 / Miata (99-02): OEM hardtop allowed.
Mazda MX-5 (06-14): OEM hardtop allowed.
Mazda MX-5 (16-18): OEM hardtop allowed.
Pontiac Solstice (06-09): GM part #PCS-0664 hardtop allowed.
Saturn Sky (07-09): GM part #PCS-0664 hardtop allowed.