ahunt032 Posted June 11, 2018 Report Share Posted June 11, 2018 Morning Everyone! We need a window net for our E30. Our current one has expired. Just wondering if anyone has one or has recommendations on where to get an affordable one that will be SFI rated. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mender Posted June 11, 2018 Report Share Posted June 11, 2018 RJS has regular and angled SFI window nets, reasonable price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginerd Posted June 11, 2018 Report Share Posted June 11, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, ahunt032 said: Morning Everyone! We need a window net for our E30. Our current one has expired. Just wondering if anyone has one or has recommendations on where to get an affordable one that will be SFI rated. Thanks! I purchased this a couple weeks ago for our e30. I find that most angled window nets aren't angled enough.. this one is more angled and wider than all the others I found so it covers more of the window opening. https://www.ebay.com/itm/RACERDIRECT-SFI-27-1-OBLONG-RIBBON-SAFETY-WINDOW-NET-23X18X32X20-BLACK/282811890871?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 (they have other colours too) Edited June 11, 2018 by enginerd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technical Advisory Committee mcoppola Posted June 11, 2018 Technical Advisory Committee Report Share Posted June 11, 2018 Good find @enginerd i was going to suggest RJS part number 140-10000201 which has exactly the same dimensions (retails for $31.99 at Jegs or summit), but what Nate found us less expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technical Advisory Committee Chris Huggins Posted June 11, 2018 Technical Advisory Committee Report Share Posted June 11, 2018 what do you guys use for straps to hold the bottom bar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewheelerZ Posted June 11, 2018 Report Share Posted June 11, 2018 705005 STRAP ON BOTTOM BAR MOUNT KIT Scroll down to see it: http://www.racequip.com/windownetsmounts.html 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technical Advisory Committee mcoppola Posted June 11, 2018 Technical Advisory Committee Report Share Posted June 11, 2018 (edited) Edit: erased my post since the wheeler found what I was looking for. @thewheelerZ was going to post another pic of the focus like my avatar pic again - just so you could search for the B pillar! I used a 10 inch axle strap from tractor supply Co. but it has a fixed length so you need to make sure the lower bracket is exactly where it needs to be. These adjustable straps are the cats meow but were not available a few years back when I did mine Edited June 11, 2018 by mcoppola 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racer28173 Posted June 11, 2018 Report Share Posted June 11, 2018 We just got a new window net and discovered that it blocks our view of the left-hand mirror (replaced a "square" net with one shaped like the one shown above). Make sure you check mirror visibility from all seat positions as part of your installation process so you don't get a surprise at the track Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Posted June 11, 2018 Report Share Posted June 11, 2018 I have one that is current that we are getting rid of. It's an RJS. PM if interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technical Advisory Committee Chris Huggins Posted June 11, 2018 Technical Advisory Committee Report Share Posted June 11, 2018 6 hours ago, thewheelerZ said: 705005 STRAP ON BOTTOM BAR MOUNT KIT Scroll down to see it: http://www.racequip.com/windownetsmounts.html Hmm, thats what I am looking for, but I only need 1 strap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewheelerZ Posted June 12, 2018 Report Share Posted June 12, 2018 31 minutes ago, Huggy said: Hmm, thats what I am looking for, but I only need 1 strap. What about something from REI for camping or something? Won't be sfi or fireproof, but should be easy to find something strong enough. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technical Advisory Committee mcoppola Posted June 12, 2018 Technical Advisory Committee Report Share Posted June 12, 2018 (edited) 2 hours ago, Huggy said: Hmm, thats what I am looking for, but I only need 1 strap. I agree. No idea why they don't just sell 1 or 2 straps separate. But for $24, you have enough for 3-6 cars. I'd say that's a good price, and cheap enough even if you only use 1 or 2 of them Edited June 12, 2018 by mcoppola Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vitamin-E Racing Posted June 13, 2018 Report Share Posted June 13, 2018 On 6/11/2018 at 12:52 PM, enginerd said: I purchased this a couple weeks ago for our e30. I find that most angled window nets aren't angled enough.. this one is more angled and wider than all the others I found so it covers more of the window opening. https://www.ebay.com/itm/RACERDIRECT-SFI-27-1-OBLONG-RIBBON-SAFETY-WINDOW-NET-23X18X32X20-BLACK/282811890871?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 (they have other colours too) Have you installed this yet? Any issues with mirror visibility? The old net that came in our car was 18" tall by 20" wide. It leaves a gap towards the front of the car which is great for viewing the mirror, not so great for tech inspection potentially! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginerd Posted June 13, 2018 Report Share Posted June 13, 2018 16 minutes ago, Vitamin-E Racing said: Have you installed this yet? Any issues with mirror visibility? The old net that came in our car was 18" tall by 20" wide. It leaves a gap towards the front of the car which is great for viewing the mirror, not so great for tech inspection potentially! Installed, no issues with visibility. BUUUUT, our door bars are wide NASCAR-style, so it pulls the net away, and our mirror is narrow and mounted closer than the stock mirror. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vitamin-E Racing Posted June 13, 2018 Report Share Posted June 13, 2018 29 minutes ago, enginerd said: Installed, no issues with visibility. BUUUUT, our door bars are wide NASCAR-style, so it pulls the net away, and our mirror is narrow and mounted closer than the stock mirror. Gotchya - thanks for the reply! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar 63 Posted June 13, 2018 Report Share Posted June 13, 2018 On 6/11/2018 at 1:48 PM, Racer28173 said: We just got a new window net and discovered that it blocks our view of the left-hand mirror (replaced a "square" net with one shaped like the one shown above). Make sure you check mirror visibility from all seat positions as part of your installation process so you don't get a surprise at the track Just make sure the front edge is even or forward of the steering wheel. The intent is to keep your hands and arm in the car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racer28173 Posted June 13, 2018 Report Share Posted June 13, 2018 Depending upon your wheel and seat position, you may not have a choice on what you do with the left side mirror. You might have to ditch the OEM and go with a cage mounted mirror like @enginerd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vitamin-E Racing Posted June 17, 2018 Report Share Posted June 17, 2018 On 6/13/2018 at 12:26 PM, Mopar 63 said: Just make sure the front edge is even or forward of the steering wheel. The intent is to keep your hands and arm in the car! Absolutely - thanks! On 6/13/2018 at 12:42 PM, Racer28173 said: Depending upon your wheel and seat position, you may not have a choice on what you do with the left side mirror. You might have to ditch the OEM and go with a cage mounted mirror like @enginerd I think you're right, our position puts us pretty much in line with the A-pillar. We do have a cage-mounted interior mirror the width of the windshield so that should suffice... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEE DEE Posted June 17, 2018 Report Share Posted June 17, 2018 Mesh nets are easier to see out of and safer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahunt032 Posted June 18, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2018 Thanks everyone! We ended up ordering enginerd's recommended net on eBay. Thanks for all the help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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