1967 camaro A/S project

Danny Ashley · 03-01-2015, 10:54 AM

I like the look of the carbon fiber roll bar protector bit I'm not sure if it meets the rule book specifications for padding. It reads: Adequate padding must have minimum1/4-inch compression or meet SFI Spec 45.1. I don't see how carbon fiber can be used as a padding as it doesn't compress. The Bickle site doesn't say this protector meets the SFI spec. I can see using it on the side bar to protect from scratches, but not in the head area as it offers no protection. Do you plan to use a different padding for the head area? Am I missing something here?

qtrmile2 · 03-01-2015, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Danny Ashley

I like the look of the carbon fiber roll bar protector bit I'm not sure if it meets the rule book specifications for padding. It reads: Adequate padding must have minimum1/4-inch compression or meet SFI Spec 45.1. I don't see how carbon fiber can be used as a padding as it doesn't compress. The Bickle site doesn't say this protector meets the SFI spec. I can see using it on the side bar to protect from scratches, but not in the head area as it offers no protection. Am I missing something here?

Danny, You only need padding on the roll bar if your helmet is 6 inches from contacting the roll bar only.We have 45.1 in that area of contact. Type of padding depends on ET. The carbon fiber used is not 6 inches from helmet. Hope this helps. It is in the rule book too.

Danny Ashley · 03-01-2015, 12:08 PM

Thanks Tim. After looking closer I see your 45.1 in the head area. Good luck this season and I'm enjoying following your build. Regards, Danny

TOSTO RACING · 03-01-2015, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Danny Ashley

Thanks Tim. After looking closer I see your 45.1 in the head area. Good luck this season and I'm enjoying following your build. Regards, Danny

Hey Danny that's actually my dad Vince. The carbon fiber is just for looks and to help with scratches usually guys just do a little piece , but I went ahead and did the whole bar and thought it looked good .

Thanks Tim

HandOverFist · 03-01-2015, 06:52 PM

Yeah, all that sliding in and out takes it's toll...let us know how it holds up.

03-01-2015, 10:54 AM	#1
Danny Ashley Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Marion,In. Posts: 267 Likes: 60 Liked 110 Times in 29 Posts	Re: 1967 camaro A/S project I like the look of the carbon fiber roll bar protector bit I'm not sure if it meets the rule book specifications for padding. It reads: Adequate padding must have minimum1/4-inch compression or meet SFI Spec 45.1. I don't see how carbon fiber can be used as a padding as it doesn't compress. The Bickle site doesn't say this protector meets the SFI spec. I can see using it on the side bar to protect from scratches, but not in the head area as it offers no protection. Do you plan to use a different padding for the head area? Am I missing something here? Last edited by Danny Ashley; 03-01-2015 at 11:02 AM.

03-01-2015, 12:08 PM	#3
Danny Ashley Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Marion,In. Posts: 267 Likes: 60 Liked 110 Times in 29 Posts	Re: 1967 camaro A/S project Thanks Tim. After looking closer I see your 45.1 in the head area. Good luck this season and I'm enjoying following your build. Regards, Danny

03-01-2015, 06:52 PM	#5
HandOverFist VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Gulf Breeze, FL Posts: 1,651 Likes: 8 Liked 33 Times in 16 Posts	Re: 1967 camaro A/S project Yeah, all that sliding in and out takes it's toll...let us know how it holds up. __________________ Rich Taylor I/SA - 321