Roll Cage

400TT · #1 (**permalink**) 10-03-2006, 12:05 AM

Yve & Chris(QLD) have a bolt in cage. They take it off when not racing. It also fits in the boot.

I was quite amazed when they drove the Cobra down to Nationals with all their gear and roll cage in the boot.

Phil, shame you didn't have a closer look at their car on the weekend.

richardferguson · #2 (**permalink**) 10-03-2006, 01:15 AM

That car didn't look like it was about to roll-over to me as it disappeared into the distance

Richard

Mrs flatchat · #3 (**permalink**) 10-03-2006, 08:31 PM

Glad this subject has popped up again!

The Harrison racing Cobra has the correct "cams" minimum standard (ROPS)
roll over protection complete with side impact hardware.

Please consult your cams manual for the details.

Not many Cobras roll over, but they spin out alot, so-- side impact is an important issue along with arm and head restraints.

Cobras don't have horse power problems,

--safety,handling and "creature comforts" are

---once these issues are addressed you'll be at the pointy end in no time.

Good luck Mr.flatchat

Philm · #4 (**permalink**) 10-04-2006, 05:20 AM

Thanks for the info guys,

I have actually discussed the roll cage with Geoff at GT motor sports today and we are going to get together and build one for the car in the next week.

I looked at the cams and andra specs, it needs to be done by a certifed builder, welder and so one. So I think this is best left to the experts.

I think the car will run 11s on the 1/4 soon so I will go for the full on andra spec cage, somehow.

Phil

Plums · #5 (**permalink**) 10-04-2006, 08:34 AM

To meet ANDRA regs, a full cage is only required for vehicles running 10.99 or quicker. For these Cobra's, I think they'll accept the normal roll bar that most have, (open cars quicker than 12.99 up to 11.00 are supposed to have two backstays but I think they'll pass ours up to 11.00).

I'd like to have an ANDRA spec cage that's removable if possible. I'll be interested to see how yours turns out.