[F500] Letters

[Eric D. Christensen]

On Tue, 2004-02-03 at 19:38, MMauneyJr at aol.com wrote:
> All said here is true.  However, it is reasonable to assume that,
> having already made several versions of the 493, Rotax might make yet
> another 'upgrade'.  They did so with the 494 RAVE, why should we
> assume that they will not with the 493 RAVE?  Even if we take it as
> stated that the 493 versions to date are all equal in performance -
> and I have no reason to doubt this - this does not guarantee that all
> future versions will maintain parity.

You forget.... Rotax does not import the 493 into the US. It's imported
by Tony Murphy at Rotax Parts Center. It's not like an upgraded version
of the 493 will slip in through some snowmobile dealer or get dug out of
a junkyard. That's one of the advantages of the 493... a single source
that is committed to the class and will provide the same engine and
parts to everyone.

> What is the objection to an approved parts list for all three engines
> - 494, 494 RAVE and 493 RAVE? 

I don't think anyone has an objection. Several people have already spent
considerable time identifying part numbers and what is what. Most of
that information has been posted here already. 

> Frankly, if this were proposed and detailed, I'd send my letter of
> support to the BOD and Comp Board within 10 minutes. 

Better send it anyway and tell them what you think!!! You make good
points and those should be communicated to the comp board and the BOD. 

Guys... the time for discussion has passed. Action is required and
required NOW. A recommendation has already been sent to the BOD by the
comp board. If you don't protest at this point the comp board's
recommendation will be approved by the BOD within a few weeks... we'll 
get the 494 Rave legalized for national and the 493 will stay regional
only - neither with any sort of parts specification. 

> It would seem to make short work of the last remaining objections to
> both the 493 and the 494 RAVE, so what will it take to get it made up?

Well.... someone has got to write it up as a proposal and submit it to
the comp board. I'd be happy to act as secretary and compile the
information into a draft, but I have neither the time nor contacts to
collect and verify all of the required information and part numbers. If
the experts will help me out with the raw data, I'll put it together and
forward it to the list for review. 

But first... WE HAVE ALL GOT TO WRITE TO THE BOD AND REQUEST THAT THEY
DO NOT APPROVE THE COMP BOARD'S PROPOSAL AS PRESENTED!!!!! Once the BOD
has approved it, there is no going back. 

-- 
Eric D. Christensen <edc at proadmin.com>
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