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2013 Australian Suzuki Swift Racing Series
2013 Australian Suzuki Swift
            Racing Series
        Sporting and Technical
             Regulations

                                         Version 1                 Bulletin B13/045

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2013 Australian Suzuki Swift Racing Series
2013 Australian Suzuki Swift Racing Series
                                                  Sporting Regulations
S1                       TITLE and JURISDICTION                                                                           4
             S1.1        Title                                                                                            4
             S1.2        Authority/Jurisdiction                                                                           4
S2                       ADMINISTRATION                                                                                   4
             S2.1        Personnel                                                                                        4
S3                       COMPETITOR ELIGIBILITY                                                                           4
S4                       AUTOMOBILE ELIGIBILITY                                                                           4
             S4.1        Replacement Automobiles                                                                          4
S5                       DRIVER ELIGIBILITY                                                                               4
             S5.1        Substitute Drivers                                                                               5
S6                       SERIES ROUNDS/REGISTRATION                                                                       5
S7                       SERIES CALENDAR                                                                                  5
S8                       ROUND FORMAT                                                                                     5
             S8.1        Round Format 1 - Sprint                                                                          5
             S8.2        Round Format 2 - Combined                                                                        5
             S8.3        Variations To Timetable                                                                          5
S9                       GRID DETERMINATION                                                                               5
             S9.1        Round Format 1 - Sprint                                                                          5
             S9.2        Round Format 2 - Combined                                                                        6
S10                      START PROCEDURE                                                                                  6
S11                      AWARDS and POINTSCORE                                                                            6
             S11.1       Prizes and Trophies                                                                              6
             S11.2       Series Pointscore                                                                                6
S12                      EVENT OPERATIONS                                                                                 7
             S12.1       Series Registration and Entry                                                                    7
             S12.2       Driver Briefings                                                                                 7
             S12.3       Impound/Parc Ferme                                                                               7
             S12.4       Qualifying                                                                                       7
             S12.5       Pit Lane                                                                                         7
             S12.6       Removal of Automobiles from the Circuit                                                          7
             S12.7       Practice Starts                                                                                  7
S13                      TYRES                                                                                            7
             S13.1       Tyre Regulations                                                                                 7
S14                      FUEL                                                                                             8
S15                      AUTOMOBILE MARKING                                                                               8
             S15.1       Automobile Markings and Series Identification                                                    8
             S15.2       Sponsor Signage                                                                                  8
             S15.3       Competition Numbers                                                                              8
             S15.4       CAMS Logo                                                                                        8
S16                      IN-CAR CAMERAS                                                                                   8
S17                      SUCCESS BALLAST                                                                                  8
S18                      HEAD RESTRAINTS                                                                                  8
S19                      JUDICIAL                                                                                         9
                         APPENDIX A – RESERVED SIGNAGE                                                                   10

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2013 Australian Suzuki Swift Racing Series
2013 Australian Suzuki Swift Racing Series
                                                 Technical Regulations
 T1                        PREAMBLE                                                                                     11
               T1.1        Parts/Components                                                                             11
               T1.2        Maintenance, Repairs and Adjustments                                                         11
               T1.3        Component Sealing                                                                            11
               T1.4        Technical Inspection                                                                         11
 T2                        ELIGIBILITY                                                                                  11
 T3                        WEIGHT                                                                                       12
               T3.1        Racing Weight                                                                                12
 T4                        ENGINE                                                                                       12
               T4.1        Electronic Control Unit (ECU)                                                                12
               T4.2        Cooling System                                                                               12
               T4.3        Intake System                                                                                12
 T5                        TRANSMISSION                                                                                 12
               T5.1        Gearbox                                                                                      12
               T5.2        Clutch                                                                                       12
 T6                        SUSPENSION                                                                                   12
               T6.1        Springs                                                                                      12
               T6.2        Shock Absorbers                                                                              13
               T6.3        Stabiliser                                                                                   13
               T6.4        Suspension Specification                                                                     13
               T6.5        Race Ride Heights                                                                            13
 T7                        STEERING                                                                                     13
               T7.1        Steering Wheel                                                                               13
               T7.2        Steering Wheel Adapter                                                                       13
 T8                        WHEELS                                                                                       13
 T9                        BRAKES                                                                                       13
               T9.1        Brake Discs                                                                                  13
               T9.2        Brake Pads                                                                                   13
T10                        ELECTRICAL                                                                                   14
              T10.1        Battery                                                                                      14
              T10.2        Dash Display                                                                                 14
              T10.3        Data Logging                                                                                 14
T11                        COACHWORK (EXTERIOR)                                                                         14
              T11.1        Coachwork (Exterior)                                                                         14
              T11.2        Towing Eyes                                                                                  14
T12                        INTERIOR                                                                                     14
              T12.1        Safety Harness                                                                               14
              T12.2        Foot Rest                                                                                    14
T13                        SAFETY CAGE STRUCTURE                                                                        14
                           SCHEDULE T1 – CONTROL PARTS                                                                  15

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2013 Australian Suzuki Swift Racing Series
2013 Australian Suzuki Swift Racing Series
                                     Sporting Regulations
S1       TITLE and JURISDICTION
         S1.1      Title
         This Series shall only be known as and referred to as the “Australian Suzuki Swift Racing Series”.
         S1.2      Authority/Jurisdiction
         (a) Each event in the 2013 Australian Suzuki Swift Racing Series (Series) shall be conducted under the
             provisions of the International Sporting Code of the Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA);
             the National Competition Rules (NCR) and Race Meeting Standing Regulations (RMSR) of the
             Confederation of Australian Motor Sport Ltd (CAMS); the Sporting and Technical Regulations issued for
             this Series by CAMS; Supplementary and Further Regulations issued by the Organiser at each round;
             Bulletins issued by the Stewards of the Meeting and any Driver Briefing Notes issued by the Clerk of
             the Course at a meeting.
         (b) This Series has been sanctioned by CAMS as a National Series.
         (c) Australian Motor Racing Pty Ltd has been appointed as the Category Manager (CM) by CAMS for this
             Series.
                             Contact Details:
                             Liam Curkpatrick
                             6 Williams Avenue
                             Glenelg East
                             SA 5045
                             Tel: 0438 033 246
                             E-mail: Liam@swiftracing.com.au

S2       ADMINISTRATION
         S2.1      Personnel
         The following personnel have been appointed to the Series by CAMS and/or the CM and have the
         authority to administer the various aspects of these regulations as detailed in the RMSR.
         (a) Category Administrator (CA)         Liam Curkpatrick
         (b) Technical Advisor (TA)              Greg Cox

S3       COMPETITOR ELIGIBILITY
         To be eligible to compete in the Series, each Competitor must hold a current CAMS Competitor’s Licence.

S4       AUTOMOBILE ELIGIBILITY
         Each automobile must comply with the provisions of 2013 Australian Suzuki Swift Racing Series Technical
         Regulations and be registered via its VIN number with the CM to be eligible to compete in the Series.
         S4.1      Replacement Automobiles
         Following the commencement of the first practice session at each round of the Series, any automobile
         that has been entered to compete at that round may not be replaced with another automobile without
         the express permission of the CM and the Stewards of the Meeting, and can only be replaced with a
         vehicle currently registered with the CM.

S5       DRIVER ELIGIBILITY
         To be eligible to compete in the Series, a Driver must hold a current CAMS Provisional Circuit Licence (PC)
         or higher and be registered for the Series with the CM. To be eligible to compete in any round of the Series
         conducted at Mount Panorama, Bathurst, a driver must hold a current CAMS National Circuit Licence (NC)
         or higher.

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S5.1      Substitute Drivers
         Prior to the commencement of the first qualifying session at each round of the Series, a Competitor may
         nominate a substitute driver who may be permitted to compete in the remainder of the meeting subject
         to the approval of the Stewards of the Meeting and the CM.

S6       SERIES ROUNDS/REGISTRATION
         The Series shall be conducted over seven (7) rounds as detailed in the Series Calendar below. Each race
         conducted as part of the Series shall count in determining final results.

S7       SERIES CALENDAR
         The Series shall be conducted over the following rounds:

                  Round                 Date                          Circuit                Round Format
                      1             19 - 21 April                    Mallala                         1

                      2             24 - 26 May                   Phillip Island                     2

                      3             21 - 23 June                     Winton                          1

                      4             12 - 14 July            Sydney Motorsport Park                   2

                      5             2 - 4 August             Queensland Raceway                      1

                      6           18 - 20 October                Wakefield Park                      1

                      7         15 - 17 November               Sandown Raceway                       2

S8       ROUND FORMAT
         The number, length and format of track sessions shall ultimately be negotiated between the CM and the
         event organiser prior to a round of the Series and shall be advised in the relevant Supplementary / Further
         Supplementary Regulations issued for a meeting.
         S8.1      Round Format 1 - Sprint
         Generally, the format for each round of the Series shall be as follows:
         (a) Practice:       Two (2) x 20 minute practice sessions.
         (b) Qualifying:     One (1) x 20 minute qualifying session.
         (c) Races:          Three (3) x 20 minute races expressed as a number of laps.
         S8.2      Round Format 2 - Combined
         (a) Practice:       Two (2) x 20 minute practice sessions.
         (b) Qualifying:     One (1) x 20 minute qualifying session.
         (c) Races:          One (1) x 15 minute race expressed as a number of laps.
                             One (1) x 1 hour race being the first hour as a ‘track share’ with the scheduled Australian
                             Manufacturers Championship (AMC) race.
         S8.3      Variations to Timetable
         The timetable may be varied at any time due to exceptional circumstances only with the prior express
         approval of the Stewards of the Meeting.

S9       GRID DETERMINATION
         S9.1      Round Format 1 - Sprint
         The grid for each race shall be determined as follows:
         Race 1 - The grid for race 1 shall be determined as detailed in RMSR – Progressive Grid.
         Race 2 - The grid for race 2 shall be determined as detailed in the RMSR – Progressive Grid except that the
                  top 50% of finishing positions (rounded down) from race 1 shall be reversed.
         Race 3 - The grid for race 3 shall be determined by the aggregate points scored for each driver from race 1
                  and 2. Should more than one driver be on the same number of points such drivers shall be placed
                  in order of the highest finishing positions in race 2.
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S9.2      Rounds Format 2 – Combined
         The grid for each race shall be determined as follows:
         Race 1 - The grid for race 1 shall be determined as detailed in RMSR – Progressive Grid.
         Race 2 – The grid for race 2 shall be determined as detailed in RMSR – Progressive Grid except that the
                 grid will be at the rear of the AMC grid.

S10      START PROCEDURE
         The start procedure for each race shall be as detailed in the RMSR – Non-Championship Start – Standing
         Start.
         For race 2 in Race Format 2 – Combined, the Australian Suzuki Swift Racing Series race shall commence 10
         seconds after the AMC race.

S11      AWARDS and POINTSCORE
         S11.1     Prizes and Trophies
         Prizes, trophies and awards shall be as determined by the CM and shall be advised to each Competitor.
         S11.2     Series Pointscore
         (a) Points shall be awarded to drivers for each race in the Series as follows:

                                                                  Points Per Race
                      Finishing
                                         Round Format 1                       Round Format 2
                      Position
                                           (Each Race)               (Race 1)                (Race 2)
                          1                     39                      39                       78
                          2                     35                      35                       70
                          3                     31                      31                       62
                          4                     29                      29                       58
                          5                     28                      28                       56
                          6                     27                      27                       54
                          7                     25                      25                       50
                          8                     24                      24                       48
                          9                     23                      23                       46
                         10                     22                      22                       44
                         11                     21                      21                       42
                         12                     20                      20                       40
                         13                     19                      19                       38
                         14                     18                      18                       36
                         15                     17                      17                       34
                         16+                    10                      10                       20

          (b) Points shall only be awarded to the drivers classified as finishers in the final results of each race.
         (c) Any race which is stopped, and not restarted, and during which less than 50% of the race distance has
             been completed by the leader shall be deemed a non race in respect of Series points and no points
             shall be awarded.
         (d) Any race which is stopped, and not restarted, during which 50% – 75% of the race distance has been
             completed by the leader shall be deemed to have been completed in respect of Series points but only
             50% Series points shall be awarded.
         (e) Any race which is stopped during which 75% or more of the race distance has been completed by the
             leader shall be deemed to have finished and full Series points shall be awarded.
         (f) In addition to the above, two (2) points shall be awarded to the driver in position one as published on
             the official grid sheet for each race.
         (g) The results for each round of the Series shall be determined by the number of points scored by each
             driver at that round.
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(h) In the event of a tie at the end of any round of the Series, the final positions for that round shall be
             determined by comparing the results of each of the tied drivers in the final race for that round. The
             higher place in the round results shall be awarded to the driver with the higher finishing position in the
             final race.
         (i) The driver gaining the highest points total over the seven (7) rounds of the Series shall be declared the
             Winner of the Series.
         (j) In the event of a tie at the end of the Series, final positions shall be determined by comparing the race
             results achieved by each tied driver, with the driver, with the highest number of first places being
             awarded the higher Series position. If at this stage a tie still exists, it shall be resolved by comparing
             the number of second, third or fourth places (and so on) achieved by each tied driver until all positions
             have been determined.

S12      EVENT OPERATIONS
         S12.1     Series Registration and Entry
         The Series shall operate under the CAMS Series Registration and Entry process. Series Registration and
         Entry Forms shall be available from the CM with document checking being conducted by the CM prior to
         the first official track session at each round of the Series.
         S12.2     Driver Briefings
         Each Driver must attend the compulsory Drivers briefing. The time and location of this briefing shall be
         detailed in the Supplementary or Further Regulations for the meeting. The attendance sheet must be
         signed by the Driver to confirm attendance. Other compulsory briefings may be convened as required and
         shall be advised to each Competitor accordingly.
         S12.3     Impound/Parc Ferme
         (a) Each automobile, including those remaining in pit lane, must proceed directly to the designated
             impound/Parc Ferme area via the most direct route (or as directed by Race Officials) at the conclusion
             of qualifying, without returning to pit or paddock areas and without interference from any third party
             (other than an Official of the Meeting).
         (b) Each automobile completing each race must proceed directly to the designated impound/Parc Ferme
             area (or as directed by Race Officials) at the conclusion of the race, without returning to pit or paddock
             areas and without interference from any third party (other than an Official of the Meeting).
         (c) Automobiles may not be removed from the impound/Parc Ferme without the express permission of
             the Chief Scrutineer.
         S12.4     Qualifying
         During qualifying, automobiles may not return to the paddock/garage area without the express
         permission of the Chief Scrutineer. If an automobile exits pit lane to the paddock/garage area during
         qualifying it shall not be permitted to re-join that session.
         S12.5     Pit Lane
         Each Pit Crew member is required to sign a Pit Lane Indemnity Form prior to the first track session and to
         display identification as and if required by the meeting organiser.
         S12.6     Removal of Automobiles from the Circuit
         Following the commencement of the first qualifying session, it is not permitted to remove any automobile
         from the circuit (prior to the release of all automobiles from impound/Parc Ferme established following
         the final race of that round of the Series) without the prior express written approval of the Chief
         Scrutineer.
         S12.7     Practice Starts
         Practice starts are only permitted at the pit lane exit.

S13      TYRES
         S13.1     Tyre Regulations
         (a) Each automobile must only be fitted with Category approved control tyres at all times during each
             round of the Series as follows:
             Achilles 123s tyre
             205 x 40 x ZR17

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(b) Prior to the commencement of any race, practice or qualifying session the tread depth of any tyre
             (including any spares available in pit lane) must be greater than 2mm. The tread depth shall be
             measured at any point within 50mm either side of the centreline of the tyre.
         (c) Each competitor must purchase all control tyres for the Series from the CM.
         (d) A maximum of six (6) control tyres, must be marked for each automobile by the Chief Scrutineer or his
             nominee at each round of the Series and these marked tyres are the only tyres permitted to be used
             on that automobile during any qualifying session or race at that round.
         (e) Within one (1) hour from the completion of the final practice session at each round of the Series, each
             competitor must present all tyres for marking at the front of their respective garage/paddock bay
         (f) Competitors are responsible for ensuring that each tyre is marked or re-marked as appropriate. If the
             tyres are not marked for any reason or the markings become illegible, the Competitor must notify the
             Chief Scrutineer or his nominee immediately.
         (g) Competitors are permitted to replace a marked tyre if the Chief Scrutineer is satisfied that due to
             exceptional circumstances the tyre in question can no longer be used.
         (h) Tyres must only be inflated with air.
         (i) With the exception of wear resulting from normal usage, all tyres must remain unmodified. Buffing,
             scuffing, chemical treatment and any other form of tread removal or tampering is not permitted.
         Please note: The Chief Scrutineer shall be sole arbiter with regard to the interpretation and application of
         these tyre regulations and any decision made by the Chief Scrutineer in this regard shall not be the subject
         of any protest or appeal.

S14      FUEL
         For the duration of a meeting, Competitors must only use fuel that complies with the definition of Pump
         Fuel as defined in Schedule G of the CAMS Manual of Motor Sport.
         Please note: With the exception of ambient atmospheric air and the specified fuel, no other substance
         may be added to the intake charge of the engine.

S15      AUTOMOBILE MARKINGS
         S15.1     Automobile Markings and Series Identification
         In addition to the requirements detailed below, each automobile must comply with Schedule K of the
         CAMS Manual of Motor Sport.
         S15.2     Sponsor Signage
         Automobiles may be required to carry such sponsor signage as requested by and in the position as
         determined by the CM. Refer Appendix A for areas reserved for Sponsor signage.
         S15.3     Competition Numbers
         The CM shall maintain a register of all competition numbers, and these are the only competition numbers
         that are permitted to be used in the series.
         S15.4     CAMS Logo
         To be positioned as agreed with CAMS and directed by the CM.

S16      IN-CAR CAMERAS
         In car cameras are permitted, subject to their installation being approved by the Chief Scrutineer.

S17      SUCCESS BALLAST
         No success ballast shall be applied, however the CM, subject to the approval of CAMS, reserves the right
         to introduce success ballast during the course of the season, by way of an amendment to these Sporting
         Regulations.

S18      HEAD RESTRAINTS
         In addition to the requirements of Schedule D of the CAMS Manual of Motor Sport, it is strongly
         recommended that each driver wear a frontal head restraint which is approved to the FIA 8858–2002 or

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FIA 8858-2010 Standard at all times whilst driving an automobile on the race circuit during any practice
         session, qualifying session or race.

S19      JUDICIAL
         Any alleged breach of the rules identified by the officials of the meeting will normally be dealt with by the
         Infringement Notice process as described in Appendix 1 of the RMSR.
         Any alleged breach of the rules identified by a Competitor/Driver shall require a “Request for
         Investigation” form to be submitted to the Category Manager within 30 minutes of the end of the relevant
         session for consideration and forwarding to the officials of the meeting as appropriate.

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APPENDIX A
                                                Reserved Signage

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2013 Australian Suzuki Swift Racing Series
                                  Technical Regulations
T1       PREAMBLE
         In addition to these Technical Regulations each automobile must conform to the General Requirements
         for Cars and Drivers in the CAMS Manual of Motor Sport.
         The requirements of these Technical Regulations apply to each automobile competing in the Series.
         The Series is for Suzuki Swift vehicles, which comply with and have been modified only to the extent
         specifically permitted under these regulations. Competing automobiles shall otherwise remain standard.
         Any modification which is not explicitly authorised by these regulations is strictly prohibited.
         T1.1      Parts/Components
         (a) Only original spare parts and Controlled Parts, as specified in Schedule T1 of these Regulations, may be
             used except where a specific freedom is provided.
         (b) Where a Controlled Part is specified it may only be purchased from the supplier nominated in
             Schedule T1.
         (c) The use of non-genuine parts/components (even if of the same configuration) is prohibited.
         (d) Any machining or modification of parts/components, whether mechanical, chemical or via heat
             treatment, is prohibited.
         (e) The TA may consider the eligibility of a part removed from an automobile by comparing the part in
             question with an identically similar part purchased from either an authorised dealer or the CM.
         T1.2      Maintenance, Repairs and Adjustments
         (a) At all times it is the Competitor’s responsibility to prepare the automobile and maintain the
             automobile in ‘as new’ condition.
         (b) All maintenance work, repairs and adjustments must be undertaken in accordance with the present
             regulations.
         T1.3      Component Sealing
         (a) The following parts are fitted with official seals by the category TA.

                                      Description                       Seal Location
                                         Engine                    Front tappet cover bolt
                                        Gearbox                  Main casing lower bolts x2

         (b) Any tampering and/or unauthorised removal of the seals shall result in the Competitor being excluded
             from the event concerned.
         T1.4      Technical Inspection
         (a) It is the Competitor’s responsibility to make their automobile available for inspection at the request of
             the TA or his nominee. Any costs incurred as a result of the inspection process shall be the
             responsibility of the Competitor.
         (b) The right to impound any automobile for the purposes of inspecting the automobile is reserved. This
             may be at a location of the CM’s choice and the automobile shall be returned to the Competitor within
             seven (7) working days.

T2       ELIGIBILITY
         Only Suzuki Swift Sport RS416 automobiles that comply with these Technical Regulations are eligible to
         compete in the Series.

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T3       WEIGHT
         T3.1      Racing Weight
         (a) Racing Weight shall be as defined in the General Requirements for Cars and Drivers, Definitions –
             Technical.
         (b) At all times each automobile is required to comply with a minimum Racing Weight of 1125 kg.
         (c) In order to achieve the minimum Racing Weight, it is permitted to fit ballast to the automobile in
             compliance with Definitions Technical as found in the CAMS Manual of Motor Sport as defined by the
             CM and approved by the Chief Scrutineer.
         (d) All ballast must be solidly fixed in accordance with the General Requirements for Cars and Drivers,
             Definitions - Technical.
         (e) Unless otherwise advised in writing by the TA, the Series scales, as supplied by the CM, shall be used
             to weigh automobiles at each round of the Series.
         (f) Should an automobile accidently lose a part/component of the automobile during any session, the
             Stewards of the Meeting in consultation with the scrutineers, may take the weight of the
             part/component in question into consideration when establishing the Racing Weight of the
             automobile.

T4       ENGINE
         (a) Only an engine approved by the CM is permitted to be used. No modification is permitted to the
             engine nor is any additional tuning operation permitted.
         T4.1      Electronic Control Unit (ECU)
         (a) Each Competitor shall use the standard engine management system supplied with the automobile. No
             reprogramming is permitted.
         (b) The TA can remove/replace or exchange an ECU during the series event.
         (c) The CM can elect to change the ECU in any entered automobile at any time during the series with a
             category controlled part.
         T4.2      Cooling System
         (a) The cooling system is to remain standard.
         (b) No additional thermostat is permitted to be fitted to the automobile.
         (c) For the purpose of protecting the radiator against stone impact, etc., it is permitted to fit a protective
             net behind the standard radiator grille.
         (d) The use of chemical substances (i.e. dry ice) for the purposes of cooling lubricants, intake, engine
             parts/components and/or internal or external cooling systems, is strictly prohibited.
         T4.3      Intake System
         (a) The cold air induction system (Control Part) is to remain unmodified and correctly fitted at all times.
         (b) The air cleaner (Control Part) may only be replaced with an item provided by the CM.

T5       TRANSMISSION
         T5.1      Gearbox
         (a) Only the standard unmodified gearbox is permitted to be used.
         (b) The differential shall be a Monster Sport Limited Slip Differential (Control Part).
         T5.2      Clutch
         Only the standard unmodified factory fitted clutch is permitted to be used.

T6       SUSPENSION
         T6.1      Springs
         Only the following springs are permitted to be used:
         Front - Manufacturer: King Springs (Control Part)
         Rear - Manufacturer: King Springs (Control Part)

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T6.2      Shock Absorbers
         Only the following shock absorbers are permitted to be used:
         Front - MCA adjustable competition shocks (Control Part)
         Rear - MCA adjustable competition shocks (Control Part)
         T6.3      Stabiliser
         Only the Standard stabilisers are permitted to be used.
         T6.4      Suspension Specification
         (a) The maximum permitted camber angle of the automobile is as follows:
             Front axle:     up to - 5°
             Rear axle:      up to - 3°
             Please Note: All camber angles shall be measured with the Driver out of the automobile in a location
             specified by the TA.
         (b) The maximum permitted wheel base of the automobile is 2400mm +/- 5.0mm.
         (c) The maximum permitted track width of the automobile is as follows:
             Front axle:     1470mm +/- 3mm
             Rear axle:      1480mm +/- 3mm
         T6.5      Race Ride Heights
         (a) Race ride heights shall be deemed as the distance between the ground and the prescribed measuring
             point with the automobile at race weight (i.e. with the driver and any ballast). At no time may an
             automobile at race weight be below the minimum Race Ride Height.
         (b) The prescribed measuring points shall be the two (2) subframe mounting bolts rearward of the front
             wheels on the left and right hand side of the automobile respectively. These bolts may not be
             modified, ground down or replaced in any way. If the bolt(s) are damaged in any way whilst racing, the
             bolt must be replaced with a CM supplied bolt BEFORE minimum ride heights are measured.
         (c) The prescribed minimum Race Ride Height shall be 105mm.

T7       STEERING
         T7.1      Steering Wheel
         The factory steering wheel with airbag is to be removed.
         Only the OMP steering wheel (Control Part) is permitted to be used
         T7.2      Steering Wheel Adapter
         Only the OMP steering wheel adapter (Control Part) is permitted to be used

T8       WHEELS
         Only the Advanti Alloy Wheels (Control Part) are permitted to be used.
         Wheels cannot be painted or powder coated and must remain unaltered.

T9       BRAKES
         T9.1      Brake Discs
         (a) Brake Rotors
         Only the standard, unmodified brake rotors are to be used both front and rear.
         (b) Brake Calipers
         Only the standard brake calipers are to be used both front and rear.
         T9.2      Brake Pads
         Only the control brake pads (Control Part) are permitted to be used

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T10      ELECTRICAL
         T10.1     Battery
         The battery is free provided the technical specifications of the battery are the same as the standard
         original battery. The location shall remain unchanged.
         T10.2     Dash Display
         No additional dash display is permitted to be fitted to the automobile.
         T10.3     Data Logging
         No data logging equipment is permitted.

T11      COACHWORK (EXTERIOR)
         T11.1     Coachwork (Exterior)
         No alteration to the coachwork is permitted. Only genuine Suzuki Motor Company manufactured body
         panels shall be permitted.
         T11.2     Towing Eyes
         Each towing eye must be clearly visible and coloured yellow, red or orange. An appropriate decal
         identifying the location of the towing eye must be clearly visible.

T12      INTERIOR
         T12.1     Safety Harness
         (a) Only Type A safety harness complying with Schedule I of the CAMS Manual of Motor Sport are
             permitted to be used.
         (b) It is permitted to add belt padding to the safety harness.
         (c) The safety harness must be fitted to the automobile in accordance with Schedule I of the CAMS
             Manual of Motor Sport.
         T12.2     Foot Rest
         (a) With the approval of the TA, it is permitted to relocate the foot rest within the driver’s side foot well.
         (b) It is permitted to add anti-skid foil to the foot rest.

T13      SAFETY CAGE STRUCTURE
         The Safety Cage Structure fitted to the automobile must comply with Schedule J of the CAMS Manual of
         Motor Sport and not be modified in any way.

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SCHEDULE T1 - CONTROL PARTS

Vehicle: Suzuki Swift Sport RS416 – Original Parts per Suzuki Catalogue

                          Parts                             Part Number                           Supplier
          Limited Slip Differential (LSD)        TDX200E                                 Monster Sport
          Shock absorbers - Front                SUZF1                                   MCA Suspension
          Shock absorbers - Rear                 SUZF2                                   MCA Suspension
          Springs Front                          KPS114 X5K 550lb                        King
          Springs -Rear                          KPS005 X5K                              King
          Exhaust                                RPSUZ1 or RPSUZ2                        Right Price
          Induction system                       CA1026                                  SS Inductions
          Air filter                             PAF010                                  SS Inductions
          Brake Pads – Front                     7740.01.16.44                           Performance Friction
          Brake Pads – Rear                      0537.97.14.44                           Performance Friction
                                                 M1553 ECO 1770 5-114.3 E45
          Wheels                                 Or Globe SJ03 17x7                      YHI Aust
          Tyre                                   Achilles 123S 205/40/ ZR17 84W          YHI Aust
          Steering Wheel                         As advised by CM                        OMP
          Steering Wheel Adaptor                 As advised by CM                        OMP

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