...and, noting that the Bennet full-width r/b on the Butler I bought had no fore- or aft-bracing and looked like an art-deco towel-bar to boot, I sh&t-canned it. I'm putting in a traditional tripod. But I will stll have the port-side hole and intend to link the Bennet hoop back across and give it a passenger-side brace---all of which will be removable. The metal-shop I'm working with is setting up a set of clamshell-and-socket (split) clamps to link the two roll-bars. Sounds complex, but it's really based on 6 bolts...one to anchor the addition to the original frame socket--the next four clamping it in place, and the final one anchoring it to the front. Slicker'n greased owl-sh&t!
My question is: will this lash-up pass inspection at SCCA tech-checks? And at most tracks? The bolted clamp is supposedly as strong and resistant to shear as a weld!(?)
I'd like to hear from Fixit, Cranky, other racers and other knowledgeable types, if convenient..
