Safety on trackdays...
18 May 2004, 11:54 PM
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Safety on trackdays...
Hi Everyone
Am new to this so thought I'd pose you a question.
Anyone seen a classic 5dr with a roll-cage?
Is it a worthwhile proposition or would it be better to get a 4 dr to modify?
Recently saw the clip of the Evo7 RS on a French track (thx for pointing it out John Evo/STi) and it got me thinking.
And also the fact I rolled a standard Catalunya and killed it........and nearly myself.........oops......
Am new to this so thought I'd pose you a question.
Anyone seen a classic 5dr with a roll-cage?
Is it a worthwhile proposition or would it be better to get a 4 dr to modify?
Recently saw the clip of the Evo7 RS on a French track (thx for pointing it out John Evo/STi) and it got me thinking.
And also the fact I rolled a standard Catalunya and killed it........and nearly myself.........oops......
19 May 2004, 10:34 AM
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Welcome mate. 
To be honest, i wouldn't bother, not unless you are gonna be going mental on track.
Also, think about when you're not on the track, dont fancy having a bump and rattling my head of a cage with no helmet on !!!
But then....they do look cooool !!
To be honest, i wouldn't bother, not unless you are gonna be going mental on track.
Also, think about when you're not on the track, dont fancy having a bump and rattling my head of a cage with no helmet on !!!
But then....they do look cooool !!
19 May 2004, 11:22 AM
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Other thing with having a rollcage is you should be strapped down tightly in the seat to avoid having the roll cage itself actually kill you if you get thrown against it.
Some people use harnesses with the std Turbo seats, but I'm pretty sure these would actually collapse in a severe accident.
Certainly most "proper" track cars I've seen with cages have proper seats and harnesses fitted too.
It's really something you need expert advice on IMHO.
Stefan
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Some people use harnesses with the std Turbo seats, but I'm pretty sure these would actually collapse in a severe accident.
Certainly most "proper" track cars I've seen with cages have proper seats and harnesses fitted too.
It's really something you need expert advice on IMHO.
Stefan
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19 May 2004, 07:42 PM
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If your the chap I spoke with at KH last tuesday night. From what you were saying you need a.....
Full roll cage
10 point harnesses
Multiple airbags
Stabilisers
100m exclusion zone around you
Oh and definetly not Gza as a passenger!!!
Or just remember to brake before the corners
...John
Full roll cage
10 point harnesses
Multiple airbags
Stabilisers
100m exclusion zone around you
Oh and definetly not Gza as a passenger!!!
Or just remember to brake before the corners
...John
19 May 2004, 10:28 PM
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Originally Posted by fastestroofrails
Hi Everyone
Am new to this so thought I'd pose you a question.
Anyone seen a classic 5dr with a roll-cage?
Is it a worthwhile proposition or would it be better to get a 4 dr to modify?
Recently saw the clip of the Evo7 RS on a French track (thx for pointing it out John Evo/STi) and it got me thinking.
And also the fact I rolled a standard Catalunya and killed it........and nearly myself.........oops......
Am new to this so thought I'd pose you a question.
Anyone seen a classic 5dr with a roll-cage?
Is it a worthwhile proposition or would it be better to get a 4 dr to modify?
Recently saw the clip of the Evo7 RS on a French track (thx for pointing it out John Evo/STi) and it got me thinking.
And also the fact I rolled a standard Catalunya and killed it........and nearly myself.........oops......
Were you the guy from Castle Douglas - I was with the silver WRX saloon - tapes number plate!
8th Impreza?
Brian.
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19 May 2004, 11:19 PM
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Too late for me to go mental on the track. Went mental years ago....
You are quite right though the bars would need padding etc. If it was just for the cool looks I'd get one of the Jap cosmetic cages that seem to be fitted to a few of the RA's about. If I go for one I would prefer the security and peace of mind of a Safety Devices or Rollcentre cage. Probably just a 6pt bolt in. Need to do something to the motor as I'm losing interest in it. Can't afford the ones I would be interested in!
Too late for me to go mental on the track. Went mental years ago....
You are quite right though the bars would need padding etc. If it was just for the cool looks I'd get one of the Jap cosmetic cages that seem to be fitted to a few of the RA's about. If I go for one I would prefer the security and peace of mind of a Safety Devices or Rollcentre cage. Probably just a 6pt bolt in. Need to do something to the motor as I'm losing interest in it. Can't afford the ones I would be interested in!
19 May 2004, 11:24 PM
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Originally Posted by ozzy
Other thing with having a rollcage is you should be strapped down tightly in the seat to avoid having the roll cage itself actually kill you if you get thrown against it.
Some people use harnesses with the std Turbo seats, but I'm pretty sure these would actually collapse in a severe accident.
Certainly most "proper" track cars I've seen with cages have proper seats and harnesses fitted too.
It's really something you need expert advice on IMHO.
Stefan
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Some people use harnesses with the std Turbo seats, but I'm pretty sure these would actually collapse in a severe accident.
Certainly most "proper" track cars I've seen with cages have proper seats and harnesses fitted too.
It's really something you need expert advice on IMHO.
Stefan
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19 May 2004, 11:28 PM
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Originally Posted by evojkp
If your the chap I spoke with at KH last tuesday night. From what you were saying you need a.....
Full roll cage
10 point harnesses
Multiple airbags
Stabilisers
100m exclusion zone around you
Oh and definetly not Gza as a passenger!!!
Or just remember to brake before the corners
...John
Full roll cage
10 point harnesses
Multiple airbags
Stabilisers
100m exclusion zone around you
Oh and definetly not Gza as a passenger!!!
Or just remember to brake before the corners
...John
What's this about braking before the corners? Thought I was but youve probably 2 or 3 times as many pots as me!
I can do the first 4 mods but perhaps KH can help with the exclusion zone....
Who is Gza? Didn't have any passengers....
Cheers Brian
19 May 2004, 11:32 PM
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Originally Posted by wrxmania
Hello,
Were you the guy from Castle Douglas - I was with the silver WRX saloon - tapes number plate!
8th Impreza?
Brian.
Were you the guy from Castle Douglas - I was with the silver WRX saloon - tapes number plate!
8th Impreza?
Brian.
Yup that was me. Guessed you were in the silver one. Glad you enjoyed the event.
8th Scoob but only 2nd Impreza. Had a GMC Syclone for 2 years. 330bhp, 350 torques (as Clarkson would say) and 0-60 in 4.3 secs as a standard car. Since I got the Impreza I just have to leave home earlier to get places on time!
Cheers A. Nother Brian
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