zillamania wrote:But would they take this fancy dogbox trans if I can one?
Would the organizers claim it? Well, technically that's a possibility, but given their extensive record of non-claims and their stated desire to avoid if at all possible ending up with other people's car crap to add to their own car crap, no, I don't think they'd claim it.
The judges would probably laugh and/or shake their heads that someone would bring a fancy dogbox transmission to a Lemons race, but that's about it. Besides, the judges can't claim a car anyway, only the organizers.
On the other hand, the phrase "fancy dogbox" does suggest that you'd be the object of universal acclaim if you make your transmission cover look like this:
1982 MG Metro 1300: IOE 2015 Pacific Northworst GP, Longest Distance 2010 Cd'L Box Wine Country Classic
1980 KV Mini 1: Worst of Show and Fright Pig Supremo 2009 Concours d'Lemons
1978 H Special: Second-Round Elimination 2010 Lemons Pinewood Derby at Sears Pointless
1967 SAAB 96: IOE 2012 Pacific Northworst GP, Organizer's Choice 2022 Hell on Wheels California Rally