Re: [DML] Concours Judging For Options & Accessories

[Bob Brandys <BobB@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Marc,

You raise an very important question that we are also trying to reconcil 
with other car clubs.

Here is the best example,  a stock Nash Metropolitan had no seat belts, 
poor brakes and only stick shift.

Clearly, a metropolitan without seat belts is a very serious safety 
hazard.  Should this car be given more points than a car with seat belts?

What about adding disc brakes. ?  With all cars on the road able to stop 
better than a stock met isn't this a better car that should get more points?

The same thing for a Delorean.  Adding the Zilla products makes the car 
better.  A better car should be worth more points.

Adding the disc breaks made by someone from Norway?  clearly makes the 
car stop better.  

What about better tires?  The NCT were okay for their time, but this is 
today.  

IF you want a museum piece, trophy, trailer queen -that is what you have 
-  You don't have a car which is intended to daily "safe" driving and 
frequent use.

I think judging needs to be changed so that 70% is the "Acceptable 
Stock" level.  More points should be awared for better brakes, better 
electrical, better tires,  and possibly better finish-like clear coating 
the stainless.  (We all know how much work keeping the naked stainless 
looking good is!)

BOB




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