Roll cage
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Charly[horse]
Name = John
I voted the "what is it" choice. Looked it up though and it looks like fun!
Samurai_Blue
Yolo Whippin'
Roll cage:
this is an integra and they will probably use the NASA/SCCA tubing size
1.5" x 0.120" DOM tubing
1.75" x 0.090" DOM tubing
1.75" x 0.120" DOM tubing
Those are all legal. Most cage builders will want you to use 1.5" because its easier to bend. Its strong, and very good. I chose a bigger bar, just because im not doing a front half. I would take the rule book to your cage builder.
As for seats, i prefer side mounted seats, and i would look for a used FIA seat. LIke an out of date sparco or Recaro. Doesnt have to be a halo seat. Also ask for a seat back in the harness bar. this will add extra protection. I also suggest brand new harnesses or in date harnesses. G force, crow or schroth are prety budget friendly. 5 or 6 point only. no 4, you will have spinal compression with 4.
this is an integra and they will probably use the NASA/SCCA tubing size
1.5" x 0.120" DOM tubing
1.75" x 0.090" DOM tubing
1.75" x 0.120" DOM tubing
Those are all legal. Most cage builders will want you to use 1.5" because its easier to bend. Its strong, and very good. I chose a bigger bar, just because im not doing a front half. I would take the rule book to your cage builder.
As for seats, i prefer side mounted seats, and i would look for a used FIA seat. LIke an out of date sparco or Recaro. Doesnt have to be a halo seat. Also ask for a seat back in the harness bar. this will add extra protection. I also suggest brand new harnesses or in date harnesses. G force, crow or schroth are prety budget friendly. 5 or 6 point only. no 4, you will have spinal compression with 4.
Samurai_Blue
Yolo Whippin'
Pm me if you have more questions.
Merlins Beard
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Don't know what the series is and too lazy to look it up, I assume is similar to the Lemons Series races near me, which are a lot of fun.
Make sure your harness is up to date, and if you get a used one that it was not in any accidents. The harnesses will stretch in accidents causing them to have weak sections afterwards. I think all regulations require the harnesses to be replaced after accidents. I believe the life span for the up to date-ness of a harness is about 2 years, depending on the certification ratings. Like Dylan said, the 4 point harnesses can cause spinal compression and submarining, so keep it 5-6 point.
A full roll cage will make your car unsafe to drive on the streets without the use of a helmet. If you plan on driving the car after the race, make sure the roll cage is either removed or modified to keep your injury risk down. A half roll cage or roll bar is safer for street use since the bars are not next to or in front of your head, however the bars will still be behind your head and can still cause injury.
Bring a rule book with you to the shop doing the work, and have them log the work that is being done on the car. Some organizations require log books detailing service and modifications along with the dates and certifications/ratings for the car to be eligible for competition.
Make sure your harness is up to date, and if you get a used one that it was not in any accidents. The harnesses will stretch in accidents causing them to have weak sections afterwards. I think all regulations require the harnesses to be replaced after accidents. I believe the life span for the up to date-ness of a harness is about 2 years, depending on the certification ratings. Like Dylan said, the 4 point harnesses can cause spinal compression and submarining, so keep it 5-6 point.
A full roll cage will make your car unsafe to drive on the streets without the use of a helmet. If you plan on driving the car after the race, make sure the roll cage is either removed or modified to keep your injury risk down. A half roll cage or roll bar is safer for street use since the bars are not next to or in front of your head, however the bars will still be behind your head and can still cause injury.
Bring a rule book with you to the shop doing the work, and have them log the work that is being done on the car. Some organizations require log books detailing service and modifications along with the dates and certifications/ratings for the car to be eligible for competition.
Samurai_Blue
Yolo Whippin'
The SFI rating is 3 years, the reason you want them in date is because of the NOMEX.
A full cage is fine to drive on the street with. You just need SFI roll cage padding.