window net requirments - Page 3

CMcAllister · 03-10-2011, 12:38 AM

If my memory is correct, years ago the rule book did indeed say that you needed a net if you had a cage, regardless the ET. Somewhere along the line, that was changed to the current wording.

JP · 03-10-2011, 02:26 AM

IF you have a window net, don't install it to tight...in case of fire it will shrink and you will not be able to release the buckles, that's bad!

GTX JOHN · 03-10-2011, 06:37 AM

I have been racing my Demon for the last fifteen years plus with a full Chrome Moly Cage. It has a current chassis cert. on it and a ETI on it. I, have raced SS/JA and KA plus E/SA to G/SA.......has not had net in it since 1995 (175 Div./ Nat. Races) without an issue.

danny waters sr · 03-10-2011, 08:56 AM

Chassis cert don't have anything to do with the window net. (chassis only)

Ed Wright · 03-10-2011, 09:29 AM

There ya go!

Tom Goldman · 03-10-2011, 09:32 AM

Rulebook section 6.3 states "any car REQUIRED to have a roll cage must have a window net"
The key word is required. .....If you are quicker than 9.99 or faster than 135 mph, you need a cage, AND a window net. ....Slower than that ,you dont need the net.

Mike Pearson · 03-10-2011, 12:50 PM

Better off to be safe than sorry. I would run the net.

Phillip marvetz · 03-10-2011, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Dinsdale

My understanding is that a cage does not automatically require a net. If it did, why aren't you required to have the rest of the safety gear a 9.99 or 135 triggers as that's when you need the net?

In the same vein though, I've seen tech tell people with a roll bar in a car that runs high 11's they have to run a 5 point harness. Take the bar out and your 40 year old seat belts are good to go. I really can't figure that one out.

I have a roll bar, Aftermarket seat and stock belts in the Duster my wife drives, I have been questioned a bunch of times in tech about not having a harness but they always end up letting us thru. I should probably put a harness in it for her but I'm to cheap to throw away new belts every two years for no good reason. Those stock belts are 38 years old now and have never been used, LOL.

Darrin Christen · 03-14-2011, 07:17 PM

Not trying to jack this thread, but if the car has a cage that was previously cerified and is not required to have a cage do you still have to get it certified every 3 years?

rallye bob · 03-15-2011, 06:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darrin Christen

Not trying to jack this thread, but if the car has a cage that was previously cerified and is not required to have a cage do you still have to get it certified every 3 years?

No....... At least, that is my interpretation of the rules.

03-10-2011, 12:38 AM	#21
CMcAllister Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Fulton County, PA Posts: 533 Likes: 9 Liked 746 Times in 206 Posts	Re: window net requirments If my memory is correct, years ago the rule book did indeed say that you needed a net if you had a cage, regardless the ET. Somewhere along the line, that was changed to the current wording.

03-10-2011, 02:26 AM	#22
JP Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 125 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: window net requirments IF you have a window net, don't install it to tight...in case of fire it will shrink and you will not be able to release the buckles, that's bad! __________________ Facebook: Dodged Viper SS/D Facebook: Swedish Stock & Super Stock Association

03-10-2011, 06:37 AM	#23
GTX JOHN VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Boulder City, Nevada 89005 Posts: 2,532 Likes: 2,231 Liked 1,854 Times in 573 Posts	Re: window net requirments I have been racing my Demon for the last fifteen years plus with a full Chrome Moly Cage. It has a current chassis cert. on it and a ETI on it. I, have raced SS/JA and KA plus E/SA to G/SA.......has not had net in it since 1995 (175 Div./ Nat. Races) without an issue.

03-10-2011, 08:56 AM	#24
danny waters sr VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: lagrange,nc Posts: 2,224 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: window net requirments Chassis cert don't have anything to do with the window net. (chassis only) __________________ Danny Waters, Sr / 73 Duster "340"

03-10-2011, 09:29 AM	#25
Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 389 Times in 168 Posts	Re: window net requirments There ya go! __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA

03-10-2011, 09:32 AM	#26
Tom Goldman VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Allentown,PA Posts: 2,437 Likes: 778 Liked 700 Times in 204 Posts	Re: window net requirments Rulebook section 6.3 states "any car REQUIRED to have a roll cage must have a window net" The key word is required. .....If you are quicker than 9.99 or faster than 135 mph, you need a cage, AND a window net. ....Slower than that ,you dont need the net. __________________ Tom Goldman 1500 SG , 1506 STK

03-10-2011, 12:50 PM	#27
Mike Pearson VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,323 Likes: 546 Liked 1,650 Times in 504 Posts	Re: window net requirments Better off to be safe than sorry. I would run the net. __________________ Mike Pearson 2485 SS

03-14-2011, 07:17 PM	#29
Darrin Christen Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Des Allemands, LA Posts: 365 Likes: 8 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: window net requirments Not trying to jack this thread, but if the car has a cage that was previously cerified and is not required to have a cage do you still have to get it certified every 3 years? __________________ 4878 SS/GA 66CHEVY II