Rules and Ethics Decision 08/18/2009

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08/18/2009

Sq Classes Rules and Ethics decision.


For many years sound quality has been judged in a vehicle by one or two judges. As a rule this is done from the drivers seat primarily and then the drivers and passengers seats in the case of two judges. As vehicle building has improved the modifications to the vehicle have continued to push the envelope and force changes in the judging rules.

The recent introduction of a center seat vehicle has brought to the forefront just how creative competitiors are becoming with their vehicles. Along with this creativity comes new challenges for the judging staff. In the case of center drive and/or rear seat vehicles we are forced to review what makes an automobile and automobile and how to define the same without hindering creativiy and workmanship.

Current model US automobiles come with two seats, one for the drive and one for the passenger. The driver is always located left of center and the passenger right of center. Some vehicles come without rear seats but none come without front seats. As such we must make the following determination:



In USACI Basic, Intermediate, Advanced, and Expert classes all vehicles must have a drivers and passengers seat. The drivers seat must keep the driver and all parts of his/her person to the left of the vehicle center line. If the driver and passenger cannot sit in the vehicle without intruding on one another then the vehicle will not qualify as a two seat vehicle. All drivers and passenger seats must be “Front Seats” and may not be moved to the rear so far as to eliminate the possibility of a rear passenger in vehicles that come with rear passenger seats. Interpretation and application of this rule will be at the discretion of the head Sq judge at any given event.



Furthermore, USACI will at the 2009 World Finals host an SQ Extreme class. In this class any vehicle that does not meet the above criteria will be able to compete. This class will use the current advanced score sheet. Vehicles that utilize non automotive seats (barcalounger) or utilize non-installed audio components (head phones) will not be allowed to compete in any class at any USACI.

This ruling will apply until such time as this board can re-write and clarify the existing USACI rules to properly categorize these new vehicle design developments.





Ralph Randall

Presented on behalf of the USACI Rules and Ethics Board.

I just have to make sure the waterbed doesn't effect the sound.

Waterbed is nice; mirror on the ceiling would be fat.

Oh yeah dont forget the shag carpet!

jsketoe wrote:

I just have to make sure the waterbed doesn't effect the sound.

diamond pleat tuck and roll roof liner..sorry homie.

Just let me know when we can ummmmmmmmmmm burn one and break that mofo in....... Giving me flashbacks guys .... Not good...LOL

Don't forget the Tassles hanging at the top of the windshield, and the Chain Steering wheel, although it would look like crap with Dynamat on it.

Ahhh...The "Shaggin Wagon". Leave the girl in place for a few install bonus points.

Looks like the ruling for this years final is set, and I agree, leave it like it is-make changes to the new rules. Looks like this post has wound down. Just wanted to put my 2 cents in.
Lots of good ideas, no matter what is decided, there is always going to be the vehicle that has an adavantage-The same thing happens in SPL, certain vehicles have an advantage.
Modifications are a tough call to make in SQ though, lots of guys modify the inside simply for installation points, and not for sound manipulation.
I so like the idea of progressively larger prizes for the larger classes. It gives more incentive.

Screw the trophies, how about CASH???

so...as we look to 2010...my advice after seeing the turn-out is to not change anything.

Sketoe I want to see 600 hp on the GN!! YOU HAVE GOT TO DO A BURNOUT NEXT YEAR!!!

jsketoe wrote:

so...as we look to 2010...my advice after seeing the turn-out is to not change anything.

I was dead scared I was going to run out of gas. LOL