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Posted: Fri Jun 21, 13 3:19 pm
by Pete
mopar_mark wrote:
You certainly liven this place up at times
I am not the least bit offended or upset.
If you go racing then accidents can and DO happen.
I spent a lot on the Rollcage, and it took a very bit hit on the wall and then on the roof. I walked away without a scratch. That is the concept.
I had the discussion with Brutus directly after the crash with his 10 second Charger and Lap belt......
If highlighting my bump and the fact that this can happen means that people take action and keep themselves safe, then I am more than happy with that.
Posted: Fri Jun 21, 13 11:44 pm
by mopar_mark
Pete wrote:mopar_mark wrote:
You certainly liven this place up at times
I am not the least bit offended or upset.
If you go racing then accidents can and DO happen.
I spent a lot on the Rollcage, and it took a very bit hit on the wall and then on the roof. I walked away without a scratch. That is the concept.
I had the discussion with Brutus directly after the crash with his 10 second Charger and Lap belt......
If highlighting my bump and the fact that this can happen means that people take action and keep themselves safe, then I am more than happy with that.
Pete,
No harm or spite mean't on my part.
Posted: Sun Jun 23, 13 12:45 am
by Jerry Smith
Pete wrote:mopar_mark wrote:
You certainly liven this place up at times
I am not the least bit offended or upset.
If you go racing then accidents can and DO happen.
I spent a lot on the Rollcage, and it took a very bit hit on the wall and then on the roof. I walked away without a scratch. That is the concept.
I had the discussion with Brutus directly after the crash with his 10 second Charger and Lap belt......
If highlighting my bump and the fact that this can happen means that people take action and keep themselves safe, then I am more than happy with that.
Pete is right accidents can and do happen, a properly built cage (like in Pete's dart) can dramatically increase the chances of walking away if the worst happens, build the car as safe as possible from the start, don't take things for granted and don't think 'it won't happen to me', we all put a lot of money into these cars, and if your trying to go fast why scrimp on the safety aspects?
Posted: Sun Jun 23, 13 8:05 am
by Dave-R
Don't understand you guys at all.?
I thought he said this was a street car and only running on the track occasionally.
To me it is down to how fast the car would run on the track. I didn't see anything about the speed it would do?
Unless it is a 10 second car or faster I think a cage is a complete waste of time.
Posted: Sun Jun 23, 13 8:50 am
by Pete
It looks like your evil twin is back.
My first post was about the strength a simple cage would impart to the "chassis"; that is just good engineering for either street or track....Of course , if you have insight in to which of the occasional track runs you will have an accident, then all the better....
Posted: Sun Jun 23, 13 11:19 pm
by 74challenger318
Pete.S wrote:
Also 1.5mm wall is not legal or safe especially when increasing o/Dover 1.50 inch.
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sorry i meant on the T45 tube, think its abut 1.6 to 2mm, saves a lot on weight, compared to the 2.6mm on cds tube
Posted: Mon Jun 24, 13 8:52 am
by Dave-R
Pete wrote:It looks like your evil twin is back.
My first post was about the strength a simple cage would impart to the "chassis"; that is just good engineering for either street or track....Of course , if you have insight in to which of the occasional track runs you will have an accident, then all the better....
So you think I should fit a roll cage in my Corvette because I run up the track at the Nats once a year?
I am all for chassis strength. Which is why I always recommend chassis connectors and torque boxes to people.
Posted: Mon Jun 24, 13 9:36 am
by Pete
Dave wrote: So you think I should fit a roll cage in my Corvette because I run up the track at the Nats once a year?
No Dave.
Only quick cars really need them........
Posted: Mon Jun 24, 13 9:37 am
by Pete
Posted: Mon Jun 24, 13 10:46 am
by Dave-R
Pete wrote:
No Dave.
Only quick cars really need them........
Which is what I bloody said!
Posted: Mon Jun 24, 13 6:05 pm
by mopar_mark
He started off by saying he Wanted to put in a roll cage for his car. It may well be for looks other than speed related. I made the error of thinking it was speed related.
That being said, if I were going to the hassle of installing a roll cage, I would go the extra effort & make sure it was certifiable.
At least if the owner or new owner wanted to go faster, they wouldn't have to worry about the cage being up to the job or easier to upgrade to the next level.
I agree if it's a Plodder, there would be better things to do, but if that's what they want, that's their choice.
Then again, as the poster hasn't commented since 1st posting, maybe they have gone off the idea
Posted: Mon Jun 24, 13 9:23 pm
by Dave-R
Well I am putting a full cage in the Alfa before we go down South again. Just to be sure.
Because I know it is a damn sight more dangerous driving in Surrey than driving up the strip at Santa Pod once a year.
Posted: Mon Jun 24, 13 9:37 pm
by Pete
Good call, Dave but it would probably fail type approval if you did that!
Posted: Tue Jun 25, 13 9:13 am
by Dave-R
Yeah I just realised the cage would get in the way of the dozen (something like that) air bags these Giuliettas have.
Posted: Tue Jun 25, 13 8:23 pm
by mas
Well here's what i've done so far, what do you guys reckon? Its always been in the back of my mind whether or not I should be fitting one as I'm far from a drag racer, but went with it anyway. I'm going to bolt it in so if it becomes a pain in the arse then it can be easily taken out and yes I know it doesn't comply with any regulations either.
cheers mas
