These aluminum plates are laser cut to cover the holes on the soft top mounting towers that lead into the trunk. They come with 4 pre-drilledholes for quick and easy mounting in the car.
Made from .060 aluminum, these plates meet the SCCA requirement (see below) for sealing off the trunk area in case of fire.
Available anodized in Red or Black.
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From the GCR:
GCR 17.1.9.9-G: In any automobile where allowed removal of seat belts, upholstery, etc., creates an opening between the driver/passenger compartment and an exposed gas tank, or part thereof, including the filler tube, a metal bulkhead which completely fill such opening shall be installed. See GCR 19.1.
GCR 19.1. Installation
Internal body panels may be modified to accommodate the installation of fuel cells as long as modifications serve no other purpose. In the event If installation includes encroachment into the driver*s compartment, a metal bulkhead must prevent exposure of the driver to the fuel cell. The fuel cell must not be installed any closer to the ground than 6 inches, unless enclosed within the bodywork or OEM floor pan.
1. There must be a metal bulkhead between the driver/passenger compartment and the compartment containing the fuel cell. This includes fuel cells that are flush mounted with driver/passenger compartment panels or otherwise exposed to the driver/passenger
compartment.
2. Fuel cells must be located within 12 inches of the standard tank or alternate tank as shown in the PCS/GTCS. The 12- inch measurement is taken from the perimeter of the stock and alternative fuel cell. Free fuel filler location is allowed with installation of a safety fuel cell.
