Batteries allowed

kurpal_v2 · Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2009 8:54 am Post subject: Batteries allowed

Are UPS batteries allowed in rookie and stock class?

I quote ::batteries must be a standard 12 volt battery, but then its said that the battery can be upgraded once it fits the stock position with out modification...

3stagevtec · Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2009 7:47 pm Post subject:

the question, is a UPS battery considered a 'standard' 12V battery???

fuzz_174 · Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2009 11:44 pm Post subject:

I think a higher authority may have to answer that question.

I dont see the problem though, Ups batteries have been used in Street Classes for Db drag.

SR · Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2009 9:47 am Post subject:

battery can be upgraded once it fits the stock position with out modification...

as well as battery must be commercially available just like other equipment

Lance · Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2009 10:41 am Post subject:

There is a cubic inch limitation for IASCA also? or no?

SR · Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2009 11:29 am Post subject:

pg 12 idbl section 2009 rules

Rookie
battery must be a standard automotive 12 volt battery
battery may be upgraded but must fit in factory oem battery location

the cu inch rule is applied to stock

see pg 15

a ups battery is not a standard automotive battery and will not be allowed in rookie

1200cu inch is the max volume for the battery in rookie and one must fit in the OEM battery location with NO modifications

batteries must be commercailly available thru standard retail channels
ie it must be available for ANYONE to purchase and not a "special" order or made

kurpal_v2 · Posted: Sun May 03, 2009 11:45 pm Post subject:

can this UPS battery be used in stock1?

SR · Posted: Mon May 04, 2009 7:47 am Post subject:

what does the rule book state on batteries for stock 1 category

kurpal_v2 · Posted: Mon May 04, 2009 7:57 am Post subject:

Pg 15 of the PDF- "batteries must be standard 12volt batteries"

SR · Posted: Mon May 04, 2009 8:15 am Post subject:

is a ups battery a standard car battery or is it a specialty battery for UPS applications and not automotive

kurpal_v2 · Posted: Mon May 04, 2009 8:50 am Post subject:

But stock class shows no mention of "automotive" wrt batteries which is why I asked..

fuzz_174 · Posted: Mon May 04, 2009 10:09 am Post subject:

IMO, UPS batteries arent allowed in rookie, but they should be allowed in any other class, since the rule book only specified "automotive" for the rookie class. I saw a few vehicles in stock and advanced using these batteries at SBN