Non-MSUK compliant ROPS in MSUK events

[Norfolkandchance]

Hi,

As you may know I am busy searching for my next speed events car. after a year off this year.

Some of the cars I'm considering often come fitted with ROPS that look sturdy and well designed but are not MSA / MSUK certified.

A lot of MX5s, for example, have rear roll bars which are not tall enough to be MSA certified. Apparently the hood wouldn't fit if they were taller. Also, many 7 type cars come with a roll bar which is uncertified.

I seem to remember a fellow competitor telling me, 10 years ago, that it was better, in terms of scrutineering, not to have extra safety equipment than to have a non-compliant safety equipment. But the classes I am looking at (lower end production-based) don't require ROPS, thought it may be recommended.

I'd rather have a low cage than no cage (especially as I'm not the tallest!) and a sturdy looking one than none. Also, I think I've seen lots of MX5s competing with their roofs up and my fist competition car, which did have a fully certified cage, I don't recall anyone checking it.

So I think it will be alright but thought I'd just check.

Thanks

[Norfolkandchance]

300bhp/ton said:

Best thing to do is check the regs and SR's for the events/Clubs you wish to compete with. .

Thanks for all the replies.

Above is always the problem! I want to choose the regs that fit the cars I want and chose the cars that fit the regs I want.

I'll go with the assumption that it won't be a problem to have one that isn't certified. I thought that would be the case and you've all put my mind at rest.

I'll wait though, to see what the new rules bring. I'm concerned about the proposed changes regarding tyres at the moment.

Thanks