Roll Cage/Hoops - Any new designs?

[motul1974]

cool....I'll try give him a buzz this week.

[T4NGO]

I know this is in my Tamora, but similar could be done? The top bar is removable. Roof goes up, but on a track day roof down and add bar on.

[phazed]

Mine with an ugly bloke sitting in my old 4.6!!

[Matthew Poxon]

T4NGO said:

I know this is in my Tamora, but similar could be done? The top bar is removable. Roof goes up, but on a track day roof down and add bar on.

I like that! May I ask who made it?

[T4NGO]

Matthew Poxon said:

I like that! May I ask who made it?

You may! But I dont know . It was advertised in Sprint and I went and bought it with harnesses and seats, but never fitted those. The guy had in his Tamora also before. Was from Swindon way and think his Tamora was silver? Bespoke then fitted it for me. I'll get some better pics or if you need you can come over an measure up?

[jesfirth]

also bear in mind that many big accidents do not necessarily involve a roll but instead a side impact into a car, tree barrier - take your pick. The hoop will add to that protection a bit but only if the impact is where the new post is located - if its in front of it where you sit you will be in trouble. For proper track work you really need a decent cage with an additional door bar. trouble is it does mean a hole in the dash by the A pillar so probably not an option for most people.

[Richard 858]

Quite right Jes, but let's face it you're definitely not "most people" or indeed "normal" infact race driving wise I'm not sure you're even human !! Congratulations again on this years titles (again!)

[Graham]

phazed said:

Mine with an ugly bloke sitting in my old 4.6!!

yeah but he is only 3 ft tall

[Graham]

DangerousDerek said:

I removed the runners etc from the seat and modified the frame to sit as low as possible. My head has some clearance to the side bar of my cage and I always wear my harness tight on the road.

im only 6 ft but have short legs long body, so I've no chance. On the tuscan racer i have metal plates across the bottom of the chassis rails and my flat aluminium seat is bolted straight to that, so my arse is actually below the top of the chassis rails... ( but still above the bottom) to get me under the cage..

[motul1974]

I'm off to intatrim this Friday to look at their oddesey 11 seats. I believe these will get me lower in the cab, as well as offering increased support.

[QBee]

motul1974 said:

I'm off to intatrim this Friday to look at their oddesey 11 seats. I believe these will get me lower in the cab, as well as offering increased support.

Is that what you have, a Richard 858? In which case, any photos with your beanpole frame in the hot seat?

[ClassiChimi]

QBee said:

Is that what you have, a Richard 858? In which case, any photos with your beanpole frame in the hot seat?

I think your right Anthony,
Very nice seats, perfect for the trackday fan, I'm sure you can get many designs and more padding if needed

[ClassiChimi]

motul1974 said:

I'm off to intatrim this Friday to look at their oddesey 11 seats. I believe these will get me lower in the cab, as well as offering increased support.

Pictures please

[Engineer1949]

here you go

Untitled by Brundall Motorsport, on Flickr

Untitled by Brundall Motorsport, on Flickr

Untitled by Brundall Motorsport, on Flickr


john

[Engineer1949]

as an aside i have those exact seats in the workshop we changed them to white and black i want one for the cerbera but the other could go.


john

[bobfather]

Engineer1949 said:

here you go

Untitled by Brundall Motorsport, on Flickr

Untitled by Brundall Motorsport, on Flickr

Untitled by Brundall Motorsport, on Flickr


john

Is this a road car? Those bars look great but in a none roll over accident they're likely to crack the scull of anyone not wearing a helmet

[Richard 858]

QBee said:

motul1974 said:

I'm off to intatrim this Friday to look at their oddesey 11 seats. I believe these will get me lower in the cab, as well as offering increased support.

Is that what you have, a Richard 858? In which case, any photos with your beanpole frame in the hot seat?

I do indeed have these fitted, I've bolted the drivers seat straight to the floor as I'm 6'6" and am 37" inside leg (I have extra steel on the outriggers that serve as seat fixings) but have transferred the original seat runners onto the passenger seat. Unfortunately I dont have any close up photos with me seated but here's one of the seats fitted.



and here's the best I've got with me installed.

[bobfather]

Richard 858 said:

I do indeed have these fitted, I've bolted the drivers seat straight to the floor as I'm 6'6" and am 37" inside leg (I have extra steel on the outriggers that serve as seat fixings) but have transferred the original seat runners onto the passenger seat. Unfortunately I dont have any close up photos with me seated but here's one of the seats fitted.



and here's the best I've got with me installed.

I had harnesses fitted like that, I took them out when I removed my roll bar. 4 point harnesses will ensure your head stays in dangers way if the car rolls

[phazed]

No rollbar Richard?

[Richard 858]

phazed said:

No rollbar Richard?

Not at present Peter, currently not required in the Sprint Championship (road going only series). However it may be soon so I don't intend to fit one until MSA position is confirmed either way at which point (if required) I'll know the spec. In other words I don't want to buy one now that won't be compliant should the regulations change. I think I'm the only regular without one but can puff my chest out and say things like "they just add weight" or "I prefer living dangerously" etc., etc. Meanwhile I'll just be careful!! I'd say it's a fair bit less hazardous than trackdays actually, no other cars on track to run into you!