2010 MOTORSPORT IRELAND FIAT 19. AERODYNAMICS.

All standard aerodynamic devices such as rear

UNO CHAMPIONSHIP spoiler must remain in original location where
TECHNICAL REGULATIONS fitted by the manufacturer and must not be added
to or altered. Front wiper arm and blade must be
15. INTRODUCTION. retained in original position and operational.
This is a class for standard production saloons
based on the FIAT UNO. All cars must use only 20. SUSPENSION.
standard production components except where Replacement struts must have same external
permitted in these regulations. In these mounting points as standard units. Group N
regulations the word ‘standard’ is deemed to be shock absorbers are permitted. Spring platforms
as originally produced or supplied by FIAT, the may be fixed or adjustable. Springs are free. Ride
definition is further extended to include heights as per Specification Sheet.
replacement or pattern parts produced by other Camber - Front 1o pos to 1.5o neg. Max.
than FIAT for aftermarket sales provided that: Rear 1o pos to 1.5o neg. Max.
Track - Front 1350mm max.
15.1. The part is a straight replacement for the Rear 1320mm max.
original part, requiring no modification to fit. Wheel Base 236.2 Max.

15.2. All dimensions of the part and the materials 20.1. All mounting points must be standard to
used in its construction are the same as the original achieve front camber, one hole in shock may be
part. enlarged. No anti roll bars allowed on
suspension.
15.3. The entrant is able to demonstrate that points
15.1. and 15.2. have been observed, if requested 20.2. It is permitted to stiffen the 'U' shaped beam
by which connects the left and right rear suspension
the Eligibility Scrutineer. (By making reference to arms. No other modifications to the rear axle are
the aftermarket manufacturers catalogue, for allowed.
example).
20.3. Mounting points for Suspensions.
15.4. The MI Year Book and Spec. Sheet take Top Suspension Mount may be replaced by uniball
precedence over the Workshop Manual. arrangement, provided it is in original position.

15.5. If there are any doubts over your car’s 20.4. Wishbone and Rear beam rubber mounts
legality, please contact the Eligibility Scrutineer may be replaced with Teflon bushes. These are
for written clarification or permission. the only modifications permitted to above parts.

16. ELIGIBLE CARS. 20.5. The front beam may be re-enforced and
Any 3 or 5 door Uno Mk I or II. strengthened.

17. BODYSHELL. 21. STEERING.

Must be standard steel shell with all doors and Steering assembly must be as originally fitted to
hatch back operating. Structural additions for the vehicle. Steering wheel can be changed. Min.
safety and reliability purposes are permitted turns on wheel 3.8 from lock to lock.
provided they do not alter the outside appearance
of the car. Head lamps may be replaced by 22. BRAKES.
blanking to original shape. Bucket seat must be Brake lines and friction materials only can be
used to MI Spec. Front bumper must be as uprated. Standard discs can only be used,
standard with no cooling slots cut in it. Headlight unmodified. Friction area can not be increased.
covers must be uncut. PENDIX O
Compensator valve on rear brakes must remain
18. WEIGHT. under car
The minimum weight in full race trim inclusive of
driver and racewear is 787kg. To achieve minimum 23. WHEELS & TYRES.
weight some or all of the following items can be 23.1. Wheels.
removed; side and rear windows and regulators Any 13'5 J alloy or steel provided it has the
and be replaced by Macrolon etc, carpets, head same off-set as FIAT original and within the
cloths, all sound proofing and seats, rear wash max, track allowed.
and wiper assembly. Dash must remain in place
but revcounter and gauges may be added. If door 23.2. Tyres.
panels are removed, they must be replaced by a Toyo TR 350 or 330 165.65 X 13 (dry tyres to be
sheet of aluminium no less than 1mm in scrubbed 3mil)
thickness. Doors must retain internal opening
mechanism. Full roll cage and door bars may be 23.2.1. Tyres may be checked prior to or in the
uprated. assembly area and non-conformity with regulations
could result in exclusion if not replaced before
racing, priority being given to safety.

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24. ENGINE - GENERAL. Top retaining washer thickness - see Specification
24.1. Engines permitted 128A1, 1381, 138B11. Sheet.
Strictly no interchanging between similar types. Refacing valve seats on cylinder head.
NOTE -The valve seats are refaced on the
24.2. Modifications of any kind are strictly cylinder head every time the valves or valve
prohibited except if contained in these guides are refaced or replaced.
regulations. ENDIX 43
FIAT UNO
24.3. Re-conditioning is permitted but must be 27. CAMSHAFT.
within the constraints of the FIAT workshop Camshaft must be a standard 3P, 128 Ritmo 65 or
manual of the engine. The MI Spec. Sheet and MI Uno 1300. Coupe camshaft is not permitted.
Yearbook taking precedence over workshop
manual. 27.1. Cam wheel may be of a Vernier Pulley
design, but must be non variable when in motion.
24.4. Sump may be baffled. Oil cooler is allowed. Retaining dowels, holes on camshaft and cam
No bodywork modifications are authorised wheel must be to standard specification.
except for fixing holes for the actual mounting of
an oil cooler. 28. MANIFOLDS.
Inlet only FIAT standard cast manifolds.
25. CYLINDER BLOCK. Inlet manifold carb. flange end 34mm.
25.1. It is permitted to bore cylinder block to max Engine flange end 29mm.
87.00mm. Maximum c.c. of any block is 1320 c.c. Exhaust manifolds pipe end 34mm.
The only way allowed to alter volume of piston in Engine flange end 28mm.
cylinder is by machining square across top of Exhaust pipe is free but must exit rear of driver
piston. No fettling of piston pockets allowed. either side or rear of car.

25.2. Maximum bore size (A) is 87.00mm. 28.1. The heating system to the inlet manifold
may be blocked off at the cylinder head and the
25.3. Machining of piston crown (B) must be external feed may also be blocked off and
square (90) with cylinder bore. disconnected.

25.4. Minimum weight for rod & piston assembly 28.2. Exhaust manifold may be insulated with
is 1.2 kgs. wrapping.

26. CYLINDER HEAD. 28.3. Exhaust pipe is free but must exit rear of
26.1. The cylinder head ports must be as driver’s seat, either side or rear of the car. It must
manufactured. Strictly no grinding or polishing is run with at least one silencer conforming to
allowed. This prohibits the use of wire brushes or Appendix 2 Article 9.
other abrasive tools.
29. CRANKSHAFT/CONROD
26.2. The valve guides must be as manufactured, ASSEMBLY.
no modification of any kind is permitted. Only standard components permitted. It is
Minimum length: 46.5mm. permitted to balance the crankshaft assembly in
accordance with the FIAT workshop manual but
26.3. Valve Inserts. within the limits and tolerance of the MI
It is permitted to re-condition the valve inserts as specification sheet.
laid down in the Fiat Workshop Manual provided
the re-conditioning ensures a valve seat width of 30. CLUTCH.
not less than 1.5mm with valve inserts has a A standard clutch assembly must be used, either
maximum width of 30mm at it’s narrowest point, a FIAT original or equivalent provided they
for inlet. A valve seat width of not less than comply with MI specification sheets. It is
1.5mm with a valve insert maximum width of permitted, however, to uprate clutch disc only.
26.5mm at it’s narrowest point is required for
exhaust. 31. PISTONS.
Maximum overall diameter inlet valve seats: Standard original FIAT part pistons or equivalent
35mm. may be used provided they comply with the MI
Maximum overall diameter exhaust valve seats specification sheets. Contour or shape of piston
30mm. may not be enhanced in any way. Maximum
allowable compression ratio 9:4:1 also see
26.4. Valves. Only standard valves, valve springs cylinder block.
and assembly permitted. Washers spacers must
be of standard specification. No additional 31.1. Piston rings must be similar in design, shape
spacers, springs or washers may be added. Valve and specification to standard Fiat unit.
spring retaining position must be as standard. Total seal compression rings are not permitted.
Washer spec under valve springs:
Large washer thickness - see Specification Sheet
Small washer thickness - see Specification Sheet

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2. CARBURETTORS. 35.4. A full roll cage of an approved type and
32.1. Type allowed Weber 34 DMTR with primary intrusion bar on each side may be uprated. Strut
braces are allowed.
venturi 22mm secondary venturi 24mm.
35.5. A laminated windscreen is mandatory.
32.2. No machining or drilling allowed. All
removable jets may be changed. Choke mechanism 35.6. Steering locks must be removed or rendered
may be removed or rendered inoperative. ioperative.

32.3. The fuel pump may be electric or standard 35.7. A bucket seat is compulsory.
type.
35.8. Protective clothing and helmet as per
32.4. A K & N/Piper type filter may be used or current MI regulations.
standard Fiat air box system with complete
operating air filter. Alternative air box systems will 35.9. Battery must remain in original position.
not be permitted.
35.10. Rear lights, stop lights and (21 watt) rain
33. IGNITION. lights (fog) must remain functioning.
Standard FIAT system with points or standard
UNO Electronic can only be used. No DIGIPLEX 36. THERMOSTAT.
or MICROPLEX systems. The thermostat housing on the cooling system
may be removed and replaced with a direct feed
34. GEARBOX. alternative in the original position. The lower
Must be standard 4 or 5 speed gearbox unit from position on the radiator may be connected
any Fiat Uno model, provided that the gear ratios directly to the water pump.
and final drive comply with 34.1. and 34.2. below.
37. BONNET SCOOPS.
34.1. Crown Wheel. The placing of a scoop as defined in a drawing
It is permissible to use any Fiat Uno crownwheel from the Technical Advisory Group is
and pinion, provided that it is listed in the Fiat permissable. The maximum size of the hole
Uno workshop manuals. allowed in the bonnet is 30cm width by 16cm
depth with 5cm tolerance. The scoop must not be
34.2. Gear Ratios. modified. The maximum width of intake is
The following are the only gear ratios eligible to 125mm by 30mm (with 5mm tolerance).
be fitted to any Fiat Uno gearbox:
1st Gear 3.909:1 38. MI ELIGIBILITY SCRUTINEER
2nd Gear 2.056:1 or 2.055:1 APPOINTED.
3rd Gear 1.342:1 or 1.344:1 Tony Dwyer,
4th Gear 0.964:1 or 0.978:1 18 Berryfield Crescent
5th Gear (where fitted) 0.778:1, 0.780:1. Finglas South, Dublin 11
0.831:1 or 0.836:1 Tel. 087 2922171.
Reverse: any Fiat Uno reverse
gear and shaft is
permitted.
Note: it is permitted to modify gearbox casing to
facilitate the fitting of larger reverse gear spindle
shaft.

34.3. Differential.
A limited slip differential of any form is NOT
permitted.

34.4. Gear Change Mechanism.

It is permitted to up-rate the reliability of the
gearchange mechanism by replacing the standard
ball & nylon socket joints with up to three rose-
joints.

35. SAFETY.( see Appendix 2)

35.1. A MI approved full safety harness.

35.2. A fire extinguisher system to MI regulations,

plumbed in.

35.3. A master cut out switch operable from

outside and inside of car which will isolate the
battery and kill the engine.

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