Roll Cage
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From: Paradise
Bad00
That depends on where you race. For example down in SWFlorida if you hit Bradenton and you pull faster than an 10.99 you need a 5 point to stay on the track.
I would check with your local track first.
D-Day
That depends on where you race. For example down in SWFlorida if you hit Bradenton and you pull faster than an 10.99 you need a 5 point to stay on the track.
I would check with your local track first.
D-Day
Last edited by Dan_03Lightning; Feb 6, 2004 at 02:18 PM.
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From: Nashville
Originally posted by LightningTuner
Everyone else seems to be putting their main hoop all the way back, which shortens the overall height since the cab tapers down in the back. This makes the drivers helmet higher than the main hoop with a decent sized guy in the truck; not something you want.
Everyone else seems to be putting their main hoop all the way back, which shortens the overall height since the cab tapers down in the back. This makes the drivers helmet higher than the main hoop with a decent sized guy in the truck; not something you want.
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From: Palm Coast, FL
Originally posted by PhillipSVT
sorry sal, but think RUSLOW has the "nicest" roll bar in any L.
sorry sal, but think RUSLOW has the "nicest" roll bar in any L.
Seriously, I give Stan big props for his cage, I used his pictures to get a general idea of how we were going to run some of our bars. His is no doubt more complex, being what he does and all. All us drag racers need to go 10.00 is just a 5 point bar.
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If you're splitting hairs, you could say Sal has the nicest roll bar and Stan has the nicest roll cage. All these pics posted are of roll bars, not cages. Stan has the only cage I'm aware of. Of course you could just stamp JDM on one, then it becomes the best/nicest.
It all changes once you hit 9's. Among other things you have to go to drag racing school to get a competition license. You'll need:
SFI flexplate
Flexplate shield
SFI balancer
Trans scatter shield or blanket
Aftermarket rearend with SFI axles, C clip eliminators
Roll cage
Parachute
Longer wheel studs
Window net
Rear batter cutoff, even if battery's in stock location. Must be 'push off'
5pt harness
Helmet, neck brace, and fire suit (SFI approved)
There may be a bit more, not really sure.
Ah, if you dip into the 9's do you need any other safety features or do the current ones remain for 9's ?
SFI flexplate
Flexplate shield
SFI balancer
Trans scatter shield or blanket
Aftermarket rearend with SFI axles, C clip eliminators
Roll cage
Parachute
Longer wheel studs
Window net
Rear batter cutoff, even if battery's in stock location. Must be 'push off'
5pt harness
Helmet, neck brace, and fire suit (SFI approved)
There may be a bit more, not really sure.
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From: Burlington, Ma
Originally posted by Grey03
Make sure to tell whoever does your rollbar to leave about 1/4 inch between the rear bars and the bed floor(where it goes thru the floor), the bed does flex and it will rub the bars making a terrible noise.
AY
Make sure to tell whoever does your rollbar to leave about 1/4 inch between the rear bars and the bed floor(where it goes thru the floor), the bed does flex and it will rub the bars making a terrible noise.
AY
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From: Burlington, Ma
Originally posted by Grey03
Make sure to tell whoever does your rollbar to leave about 1/4 inch between the rear bars and the bed floor(where it goes thru the floor), the bed does flex and it will rub the bars making a terrible noise.
AY
Make sure to tell whoever does your rollbar to leave about 1/4 inch between the rear bars and the bed floor(where it goes thru the floor), the bed does flex and it will rub the bars making a terrible noise.
AY
