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Ok, this is only ONE rule book. This is taken directly from the promoters of HIN and Import Revolution. This rule book can be used as a guide for ALL shows though since it is a good outline.

Classification:
Street Custom
0-1 Exterior modifications would be street class (when offered)
example: rims, suspension and exhaust is street

Mild
1-4 Exterior modifications woul dbe Mild Class
Example- Suspension, body kit/lip kit, show quality rims, shaved
dorr handles, antenna, moldings and headlight conversion is mild

Wild
4-5 Exterior modifications or more Wild Class
Example- Wide body, head/tail light conversions, right hand drive,
etc. is wild

Elite/Vendor
The same as wild but with full interior, undercarriage and engine
modfications.

**If a vehicle is borderline between Mild and Wild, then and only
then we look and see if the vehicle has interior, motor, suspension,
and/or brake work that would actually make the car be able to
compete in wild class**


1. The judging forms are designed to ensure a uniform system for
scoring and judging. They serve as a checklist to prevent
duplication of deductions and to ensure that the deductions are
scored consistently with the standards prescribed by the NCCA and
its national judging guidelines.
2. Each vehicle should be judged for workmanship and condition;
however, points should not be deducted for subsequent additions
of safety features such as;
a. Auxiliary assist devices for handicapped drivers
b. Battery shut off switches
c. Fire safety apparatus (fire extinguisher)
**These items, if present, must be installed with good workmanship
and be in good working order.
3. Quantities of accessories should be used to weigh point scores though,
the main criteria is the condition of the accessories and whether
they appear to be installed with good workmanship.


*****Scoring sheet breakdown*****
Exterior body modifications (25 point max)
You are looking for exterior accessories such as a coversion to a single
wiper blade (not just taking one off), euro style lamps, grill inserts,
graphics, body kits, custom fiberglass work (i.e. grafting body kits
and/or eliminating seam lines), and conversions.
Check all the panels; make sure they ARE LINED UP PROPERLY. You want to
look for any metal or bondo work that was done to cover up resulting
holes when checking a vehicle's shaved items. If a vehicle has any
suicide/lambo entry ways, make sure that the new hinges are insalled in
professional manner. Do you see welding marks? Are the hinges located evenly?
When examinging body kits, get close to them, you want to look in a
parallel line to see any waves. You cannot do this by looking straight at
them. Look if you can see any mounting tape or hardware. A vehicle that has
a fully grafted body kit would start with more points than a vehicle that
has a bolted, screwed, and/or taped body kit. If the install is superb, it
will look like the car rolled of the assembly line with them.

Paint: (20 point max)

Cleanliness
It is vital that a show car's paint is clean. You are looking for swirls,
streaks, and/or anything that impedes the finish of the vehicle. You are looking
for that high gloss shine. Check the door jambs, trunk jambs, and wheel wells
for dirt.

Originality:
If the vehicle has stock paint and all original panels, then you would not
give any points in this category. You are looking for accessories that are painted
to match; such as body kits. A custom paint job would receive more points
than color matching. Multi color paint jobs would place the highest. (i.e. two
tone, chameleon, or fading.)

Graphics:
Examine the painted graphics for imperfections, runs, or scratches. Check the
vinyl for bubbles and/or peeling edges. Multi color graphics would place
higher than single color. Pay close attention to how the graphics wrap around
the vehicle, do the continue into the door jambs and wheel wells or are they
just on the exterior?

Appearance:
When examining the paint of the vehicle, pay close attention to the details,
look for any dents or noticeable imperfections, pay close attention to the
parts that move doors, hood, and the trunk. Look for chips on the seam lines
where panels meet. Look for over-spray on moldings, was all trim removed
or taped before painting? If there are any custom panels that have been
added or modified, make sure the paint matches correctly.


Engine: (25 points max)

Modifications:
If a competitor's hood were not open, the you would give them a 0
in this category. If they are showing under the hood, then you are looking
for the following. Are there any dress-up accessories like wire loom
or color silicon hosing? If so, is it uniform throughout the entire engine
compartment? Are the modifications or additions made withing the engine
compartment done neatly and organized? Did the competitor go as far as
swapping the entire motor? Are there any wires or piping that could
interfere with the proper operation of the vehicle? Does a theme that
was followed throughout the interior/exterior flow into the engine
comparment?

Cleanliness:
Even though this is the engine compartment, it has still entered a show
and show vehicles should be just that "show" vehicles and are supposed to
be immaculate. You are looking for grease, mud, dirt, oil, etc....


Undercarriage: (25 points max)

Cleanliness:
Even though this is the engine compartment, it has still entered a show
and show vehicles should be just that "show" vehicles and are supposed to
be immaculate. You are looking for grease, mud, dirt, oil, etc....

Paint and/or powdercoating:
You are looking for powder coating and/or custom painting of undercarriage
parts. Colored parts such as sway bars and volored bushing would receive
points in this category. If nothing is done, the vehicle would receive no points.

Plating and/or polishing:
You are looking for chrome plating/polishing of undercarriage components.
If nothing is done, the vehicle would receive no points.

Suspension:
The suspension of a vehicle incorporates many parts, the obvious is the
spring/shock or strut combination. Did the competitor use lowering springs
or are they using a coil-over system? What is the rarity of the suspension?
Are there any added or upgarded sway bars, strut bars, and/or anit-roll bars?
Is there an upgraded brake system, how about rotor or caliper upgrades? Did
the compeitior upgrade any of the bushings? ****Does the suspension go with
the theme of the car??*****


Wheels: (15 points max)

Cleanliness:
The wheels and tires should be spotless both front and back. Make sure
you look at the joints where different parts of the wheel connnect. You are
looking for dirt, brake dust, and ground in stains or discoloration. Are
there any dents and/or curb scratches on the wheels?

Appearance:
You are looking for fitment relations. Did the compeitior bolt on a
simple application or did they fit a 19" rim package where many do not. Did
the competitor have a custom offset made for their vehicle? Do the wheels stick
out of the wheel well or are they tucked and still maintain the vehicle's
turning radius? ****Do the wheels continue the theme of the vehicle?****

Plating and/or polishing:
Are the wheels chrome or polished out? Do they have a high gloss shine
or are they dull? Do the wheels have a polished lip with a colored insert?
Did a competitor have their wheels custom powser coated to give them an
original feeling?


Interior: (25 points max)

Cleanliness:
Do you see any rips, cracks, scratches, stains, etc? *****A show vehicle
should be immaculate***** did the competitor spend an adequate amount of time
detailing? You should look at things like the air vents, were they cleaned out
or are they full of dust? Remember that the trunk counts as part of the interior;
it should also be checked for cleanliness the same way the interior is
scrutinized. Do not ask a compeititor to open their trunk, if they chose not
to show their trunk, they you would make a deduction. Do not make duplicate
deductions (i.e. 2 dirty vents)

Unusual features:
This is a specific category. You are not just looking for bolt on shift
knobs or pedals, however you are looking for custom upholstery and custom
fiberglass work. Did the competitor do an interior swap? (i.e. 94 integra dash
into a 95 civic)? Did the competitor swap the gauge cluster for a j-spec
version? A roll cage would also gain points in this category. You want
to credit the uniqueness in the installation of products.

Accessories:
Now, you are looking for shift handles, pedals, gauges, dash kits,
etc. Not only are the accessories there, but ****are they installed properly***


I.C.E. (in car entertainment) 10 point max
This is not a stereo competition so you are not judging the audio or
video system for sound quality. The ICE points are entertainment points. Does
the vehicle have a vidoe game system or a DVD player, maybe both? Can all
passengers see the screens? Are there custom modifications made to
the vehicle to accommodate the video system? If so, then you need to examine
the additions and inspect the quality. Is there fiberglass/wood work?


Overall Appearance: (20 point max)
How is the overall appearance of the vehicle? Is it an original show piece?
Does it have features that make it stand out from the rest of the vehicles
at the show? *****Does the vehicle follow a theme through the interior, engine
compartment, and exterior???************


Lighting Display: (10 points max) *not included in total points

Overall:
Is there a display set up to attract attention to the vehicle? Does the
competitor incorporate the vehicles them into the display? Does the competitor
display a modifications board to let the spectators know exactly what is done
to the vehicle? Does the competitor have any trophies or plaques displayed to
show other awards won?

Originality:
Doe sthe display make the vehicle stand out? Are there any props like floor
lighthing, cotton, external strobe lights, and/or model imitation vehicles?
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