jboylan Posted July 24, 2017 Report Share Posted July 24, 2017 Friends and I are nearing completion of our car, our first race being at Gingerman end of August. We were double checking the rules, and came across a modification from April on driver side impact bars (picture). We have been using a copy from earlier in 2017 I guess to build our cage as we didn't see this change. I was hoping we could get some clarification on this so we can make sure our cage is legal. I've attached pictures of how our currently finished cage looks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAMR2 Posted July 24, 2017 Report Share Posted July 24, 2017 Since you have the lower sill bar in addition to the X, you should be OK. As with all important tech questions, though, email Phil McKinney for a concrete answer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginerd Posted July 25, 2017 Report Share Posted July 25, 2017 You have 2 full length (from A pillar to B pillar) bars. The low horizontal one, and one of the diagonals. So you have the minimum requirement of two full length bars covered. Definitely legal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted July 25, 2017 Report Share Posted July 25, 2017 I wouldn't be so sure that's legal as is; it looks like the unbroken diagonal goes into the horizontal bar, rather than both terminating at an A-pillar bar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jboylan Posted July 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2017 49 minutes ago, Craig said: I wouldn't be so sure that's legal as is; it looks like the unbroken diagonal goes into the horizontal bar, rather than both terminating at an A-pillar bar. Here is a wider angle. The lower horizontal bar and unbroken diagonal bar terminate together with the A pillar bar. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Bill Strong Posted July 25, 2017 Administrators Report Share Posted July 25, 2017 It was a rule clarification, not a rule change. That looks good but if you want to make one hundred percent certain email Phil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar 63 Posted July 25, 2017 Report Share Posted July 25, 2017 Since you have an additional lower horizontal door bar your two door bars will pass tech. I hope everyone understands that I will not add points for any additional safety related roll bars. We have a couple of teams that have a full set of 4 reinforced with gussetts door bars and a steel plate with no points I also recommend more than one passenger side door bar and I highly recommend foot bars or loops to protect your feet when they extend past the A pillar roll bar. See you'll at VIR Phil McKinney 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theblue Posted July 29, 2017 Report Share Posted July 29, 2017 I see much worse pass tech. As others said, show Phil if you're unsure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technical Advisory Committee Andrew D Johnson Posted July 29, 2017 Technical Advisory Committee Report Share Posted July 29, 2017 Alright J-Boy, the head tech chief has approved your door bars. Now when do we get pics and info about the rest of the car? Is this a new team or just a new car for an old team? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pintodave Posted August 1, 2017 Report Share Posted August 1, 2017 On 7/25/2017 at 1:45 AM, jboylan said: Mad welding skills holding that upright in there with your foot like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted August 1, 2017 Report Share Posted August 1, 2017 I don't think that's a foot, I think he grew an extra hand. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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