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Tally TransAm
08-20-2003, 09:53 PM
heads up fbody guys
new rule (http://www.ls1tech.com/threads/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=UBB5&Number=676586&page=0&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=31&fpart=1)
NHRA rule change
TTop cars are now considered open cockpit cars, anything faster than 13.99 needs a 5pt
still searching if this is official and when it goes into effect
brandboZ28
08-20-2003, 09:56 PM
Holy shit, if thats the case, Im screwed. I dont wanna cage yet!
96s10
08-20-2003, 09:57 PM
what are the rules at the track reguarding shaved doors? can you run with them?
Tally TransAm
08-20-2003, 09:58 PM
ive never seen them check for door handles. . .
Originally posted by Tally TransAm
ive never seen them check for door handles. . .
probably because they are usually right there :lol:
Originally posted by 96s10
what are the rules at the track reguarding shaved doors? can you run with them?
Nope, I know with Fun Ford Weekend. They are not allowed. I believe that is based off of NHRA rules.
Becuase of safety concerns on getting into a burning car fast and easily.
Originally posted by Tally TransAm
heads up fbody guys
new rule (http://www.ls1tech.com/threads/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=UBB5&Number=676586&page=0&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=31&fpart=1)
NHRA rule change
TTop cars are now considered open cockpit cars, anything faster than 13.99 needs a 5pt
still searching if this is official and when it goes into effect
Welcome to the world of Convertibles.....I've had to deal with this for years...
Tony
Jericho574
08-20-2003, 10:04 PM
Absolutely monkey shit!!!!!!!!!!!
96s10
08-20-2003, 10:05 PM
hmm... i'll have to check on it. i don't know what this thing will run. i've talked to a guy who put a stock ls1 in a first gen blazer and ran a 12.79. im curious to see what mine will do.
where does the 5th point go? Down the middle into the dash? :lol:
96s10
08-20-2003, 10:06 PM
Originally posted by Gt
Nope, I know with Fun Ford Weekend. They are not allowed. I believe that is based off of NHRA rules.
Becuase of safety concerns on getting into a burning car fast and easily.
i can understand that. oh well. maybe i just won't take it to the track.
Tally TransAm
08-20-2003, 10:15 PM
i can understand a convertible, but i can pretty much assure you the b pillar in my car isnt going to collapse. ttop is basically a hard top car, it is nowhere near an open cockpit
and the 5th point goes down the drivers side door.
if i go to the track and they boot me for no cage i havent even broke 11's yet, im gonna kill someone
i checked NHRA 2003 revisions and there was nothing about this, maybe its a 2004 rule. people on ls1 and ls1tech are saying some tracks are already enforcing this
ihra doesnt have a rule like this, to bad there are no ihra tracks around here
shock6791
08-20-2003, 10:18 PM
that is a bunch of crap
Signal 12
08-20-2003, 10:19 PM
that rule is weak.
brandboZ28
08-20-2003, 10:22 PM
Man that blows, I dont want to have to crawl over that door bar everyday until Im A LOT faster:(
Signal 12
08-20-2003, 10:24 PM
Originally posted by brandboZ28
Man that blows, I dont want to have to crawl over that door bar everyday until Im A LOT faster:(
i'm pretty sure you can get removable swing out's for daily driving.
brandboZ28
08-20-2003, 10:27 PM
Tru, didnt think about that. I still dont want one though!!!
Tally TransAm
08-20-2003, 10:33 PM
i mean i want a cage, and soon
just cant afford one for a bit
Tally TransAm
08-20-2003, 10:34 PM
http://www.wolferacecraft.com/images/Install%20Pics/fbbar/fbbar07.jpg
http://www.wolferacecraft.com/images/Install%20Pics/fbbar/fbbar11.jpg
http://www.wolferacecraft.com/images/Install%20Pics/fbbar/fbbar13.jpg
fucker is coming sooner than i expected now
To bad that cage pictured isn't legal....
The bar has to run above your elbow area and below the shoulder.
Signal 12
08-20-2003, 11:25 PM
Originally posted by Gt
To bad that cage pictured isn't legal....
The bar has to run above your elbow area and below the shoulder.
slmdLS1
08-20-2003, 11:33 PM
Bo arent you a hardtop car? this doesnt apply to you if you are.
Jericho574
08-21-2003, 02:02 AM
nope, he has t-tops
97MattGT
08-21-2003, 03:22 AM
Bradenton started enforcing this law over the summer.
I also think it's bullshit, but hey....one more reason to get a mustang. 8) lol
brandboZ28
08-21-2003, 07:09 AM
Ya, Jen is going to hate climbing in over that bar:lol: That just another incentive to take the Benz!!!
Tally TransAm
08-21-2003, 08:10 AM
wolfe says their low slung door bars are still legal
pendrgn
08-21-2003, 08:53 AM
i am glad i ordered mine stripped, with no t-tops :)
Originally posted by Tally TransAm
wolfe says their low slung door bars are still legal
Would really depend on track Tech. If he wanted to be a dick. It will not pass.
Edit: after looking at the pic some more. It "might" be legal. The seat is pulled forward to show the rear bars. With the seat back against the bar, it might be in the right place to pass tech.
Tony
Tally TransAm
08-21-2003, 09:03 AM
plus im short, which puts my elbows lower
slmdLS1
08-21-2003, 10:49 AM
well 13.99 and faster....your safe for now Bo
Slow ET
08-21-2003, 11:06 AM
Yet another reason im getting a truck. I swear tech trys so hard to slow these cars down :lol:
brandboZ28
08-21-2003, 11:07 AM
Originally posted by 1500Sleeper
well 13.99 and faster....your safe for now Bo
:finger: :finger: :finger:
Safe for now is the key point. I know you guys are just giving me crap but I have a mid 13 second car with shit for a transmission. Ill prove it when I get it fixed.
96s10
08-21-2003, 11:09 AM
Originally posted by SOM Pig
Yet another reason im getting a truck. I swear tech trys so hard to slow these cars down :lol:
i heard s10s are great for v8 swaps:D ...especially for ls1 swaps;)
96s10
08-21-2003, 11:13 AM
are there any rules for trucks and roll cages and such?
Slow ET
08-21-2003, 11:14 AM
Originally posted by 96s10
i heard s10s are great for v8 swaps:D ...especially for ls1 swaps;)
I need more engine bay room for some piping. Im looking for a 99+ reg cab, short bed... for project "Fah-Q"
brandboZ28
08-21-2003, 11:17 AM
Originally posted by SOM Pig
I need more engine bay room for some piping.
More piping;) :P
Jericho574
08-21-2003, 01:10 PM
[Butthead voice] hu hu hu...he said piping
96s10
08-21-2003, 04:44 PM
Originally posted by SOM Pig
I need more engine bay room for some piping. Im looking for a 99+ reg cab, short bed... for project "Fah-Q"
i can understand that. there isn't much room at all once the engine is in there.
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