stupid newb question

zukijames

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so i dont know much about competting .. how do the classes work.. is it just by rig ? so like in my rig linked and stretched and body mods id have to compete in like unlimted against people like the campbells and tracy jordan and becca webster?

or is it like compete in vehicle class but also beginner and work your way up .. sorry this is a pretty stupid question im just kinda curious.

and is it differant for each kinda comp like werock compared to xrra
 
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BCGPER

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No, you would be put into one of the modified classes more than likely. It would depend on the event organizers, and the rest of the mods you've done.

Unlimited, in a nutshell, is full tube chassis and full hydro steering.
 

RockMonkey

Suddenly Enthusiastic
Yes, classes are based on vehicle specs. You'll need to determine what events you want to run and download the rule book for that event. You will almost certainly have to make extensive modifications to make your vehicle eligible to compete. The rules are very specific on many aspects of vehicle construction.
 

SUPERFLY

CaptainRob
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sugar house
If you want to compete in stock class your wheelbase can't be modified more than 3 inches. That's the rule that makes a lot of rigs not eligible for stock. Depending one who's comp you are competing in sometimes(oldschool rules) you can't change your suspension design, if your rig came with leafs if has to remain leaf sprung. Werocks rules state that you can add coil suspension but your tub can't be altered to fit it. Other than that for oldschool rules tire size limit is 37 inch and werock's limit is 35s. Both require a complete body, un narrowed and factory bed, minor fender trimming is allowed.

As far as the next class up, werock calls it pro mod with 37 inch tires, no wheel base requirements. 37 inch tire max. Must resemble a vehicle, same body lines, and bed sides. No rear steer. And has to have 2 or more seats. Old school calls it the legends; they call for 40 inch tires has to have a box frame(I think that should be better I forced this year). No rear steer. 2 or more seats.

As far as unlimited goes, I think it's pretty much unlimited but I've never competed in this class so I'm unsure of the rules.

All vehicles in werock and the legends and up in old school. Require a 6 point cage and harnesses, bladder fuel cells, kill swithes. Everyone requires 2 fire extinguishers and dot helmets. Werock requires a firesuit, window nets, and a winch with synthetic line. The stock class is also required to have harnesses and 6 point cage as well.

That's the basics. There a ton more technical stuff but you get the idea
 

zukijames

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not moab anymore
hey thanks man! for right now i wont be competing any time soon im just curious to know what to work for.. also i saw somewhere once or heard about 6 inches of head room or something like that.. i only have like 4.5 and thats before i put on my helmet
 

BCGPER

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What you need to do is sign up for the "Old School" comp next year. Pots are small, but so are entry fees, but the sweetest trophies to be had!! You'll have fun, win or lose, on courses built by the best in the business. Best of all, you'll be raising money for land use!

It's a very fun, low key event. Wet your whistle, and if you decide you're in over your head you're not out much. If you place well at Old School, you'll do well in WEROK as well, but you'll have to do a little extra work to your rig to pass tech. Luckily, the Tech Inspector at Old School is a moron, so a lot of dumb things go overlooked ;)

Keep in mind, it will likely be harder than any wheeling you've done to date. The nice thing about competition is, you get to watch a dozen other rigs do it and see what they did right or wrong. You'll find yourself using alot of those things you see on the trail as well.
 

zukijames

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not moab anymore
i know it will be harder thats why i think it would be fun.. i do trails and drive fast just to hurry and play on the obsticals.. so this would be like a whole bunch of obsicals and i'd have to learn to drive. thanks to everyone who has posted and helped me!
 
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