Roll Cages vs. Roll Bars in higher class cars - Page 2

J&P · 10-07-2011, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Ian Hill

also, contradictory to what was posted below and another post a couple months ago on this board, that overly bashed a chassis builder for not fully welding the cage on the halo attachment points. the cage does not have to be fully welded. as long as the cage is properly fit and welded properly 3/4's around the tube and corner gussets are added then it will pass tech with flying colors! gussets can be in the form of small corner plates or small diameter round tube. this is how chassis builders are able to tuck the cages up to the headliner real tight on cars without cutting holes in the floor! those silly little gusset plate or small diameter roll bar tubing welded in the corners aren't just there for looks.

don't let the flashy paint fool you!

Ian

Where are you getting this from?Where in any rule book does it state this?There are ways of welding these joints 100%... anything less is hack

Pete

Glenn1066 · 10-07-2011, 07:27 PM

Jeff I have a cage in my ss/ma 65 Chevelle for the past 8 years without a net, passes tech at both Divisional and National events no problem.

Glenn

Jeff Lee · 10-08-2011, 12:19 AM

I believe if you consulted with NHRA you would find "Passing tech does not set precedent or validate a violation of the rule book".
Happens all the time. And then one race you've traveled 1200 miles too...

Ed Wright · 10-08-2011, 07:31 AM

Jeff, I believe you are mistaken. My cage is certified to 8.50, it's not required unless I run 9.99 or quicker or move to a class that requires it. SS/JA is the highest class that doesn't require it. I don't have to put the window net in unless I move up to SS/IA or one of the close by GT class, or dip into the nines. It's in the trailer, but have never been asked to install it. I have not run Div 7, but have 3, 4, & 5.

10-07-2011, 07:27 PM	#2
Glenn1066 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 69 Likes: 41 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Roll Cages vs. Roll Bars in higher class cars Jeff I have a cage in my ss/ma 65 Chevelle for the past 8 years without a net, passes tech at both Divisional and National events no problem. Glenn

10-08-2011, 12:19 AM	#3
Jeff Lee VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anthem, Arizona Posts: 2,766 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Roll Cages vs. Roll Bars in higher class cars I believe if you consulted with NHRA you would find "Passing tech does not set precedent or validate a violation of the rule book". Happens all the time. And then one race you've traveled 1200 miles too... __________________ Jeff Lee 7494 D/S '70 AMX

10-08-2011, 07:31 AM	#4
Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 390 Times in 170 Posts	Re: Roll Cages vs. Roll Bars in higher class cars Jeff, I believe you are mistaken. My cage is certified to 8.50, it's not required unless I run 9.99 or quicker or move to a class that requires it. SS/JA is the highest class that doesn't require it. I don't have to put the window net in unless I move up to SS/IA or one of the close by GT class, or dip into the nines. It's in the trailer, but have never been asked to install it. I have not run Div 7, but have 3, 4, & 5. __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA