Flight judging question

[Jim F.]

Hey Guys,

I have worked hard, spent a lot of money and waited a year to have my 70 Vette flight judged again. It's now only a couple weeks away! I have a couple questions and am seeking your expertise.

#1--I have two sets of trim tings for my wheels. One set is original to car, with the clips positioned at valve stem hole. They have moderate road rash. Last year I lost 4 points for condition. The other set are definitely GM, from the 70's, but clips are about three inches to the side of valve stem hole. These are perfect, not a scratch. Which ones should I put on car for judging?

#2--I have two air filters. Both are AC Delco with the proper text on the bottom. One has screen cut on bias, other has screen in horizontal/vertical squares. Which one should I use for judging?


Thanks very much for sharing your time and expertise,
Jim Fox

[Terry M.]

Re: Flight judging question

My opinion:
#1 use the originals

#2 my opinion would be neither style air filter is TFP for your car, but otherw will disagree. Bring both and ask the Mechanical judges which they want to see --put that one on the car.

[Jim F.]

Re: Flight judging question

Thank you! What does TFP mean?

[Reba W.]

Re: Flight judging question

Typical Factory Production (or Practice)

[Jim F.]

Re: Flight judging question

I cannot get an understanding of what the correct air filter is for my car even after reading judging manual. Help!

[Harmon C.]

Re: Flight judging question

Your trim rings could be a toss up and your air filter won't be a big hit. Check and recheck operations at 25 points a line it can hurt you real fast.

[James W.]

Re: Flight judging question

Your trim rings could be a toss up and your air filter won't be a big hit. Check and recheck operations at 25 points a line it can hurt you real fast.

Good advice. You can be trying to save nickles and lose dollars (so to speak). Operations losses are huge

Jim