Street Prepared Classification Question - Inner Door Panels

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skimobile
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Street Prepared Classification Question - Inner Door Panels

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The current rules for Street Prepared classification regarding door panels states "Doors may not have any structure removed causing them to be
excessively lightened – i.e.; intrusion bar, outer framework and basic structure of the door must remain intact".
My cars inner rear door plastic/fabric door panels/arm rests have been removed but the door's metal structure and bracing is undisturbed and the glass windows are still installed, would this result in a penalty for Street Prepared?
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No, but you will need to cover the inner structure with something like plastic or aluminum sheet to keep your arms and legs out of the edges and mechanical bits.
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Did I read that as your rear door is uncovered, but your front door has something?
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Yes, currently, the front driver's / passenger's side door have stock inner panels..only the rears are removed at this time. However, if there is no penalty, I'll probably be removing both stock front panels/armrests also, and replace them with alum panel.
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Walter can correct me if I'm wrong, you are fine without the door cards in the rear. I have street prepared 02 subaru, and I don't have the rear door cards. I have front door cards that are cut to fit my cage work. Alternate panels are ok.
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You are right - I missed the "rear" part. You don't need a panel or card on the rear doors so long as your arms and legs can't get tangled in them.
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Perfect! Thanks for the fast replies guys.
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