100% That makes total sense to me.

I guess the real question is: "What dates would be acceptable for the core team of judges that examine and score these cars at national shows?" Since one of the main purposes of having a date-coded part (for some of us) is to demonstrate that your car is similar to how it was delivered from the factory. So would the judges deduct points for having a part outside their accepted "norm" of build dates? Or, is it acceptable to have a part installed that was prior to the SPD? If the judging team adheres to a date range for parts, then you’d have to be within that specific range for the part to be acceptable. Otherwise, anything in advance of the SPD will work.

It may make more sense to understand how the part will be graded, especially since I know Ken is going for an O.E. Gold certification.