Sunroof?

[Stick1975]

Was wondering, is there a way you can close off a sunroof with a plate or something and not be required to have arm restraints?

[mcoppola]

10 minutes ago, Stick1975 said:

Was wondering, is there a way you can close off a sunroof with a plate or something and not be required to have arm restraints?

If the car is a hardtop, Yes, it's done all the time. Thin aluminum or steel sheeting can be used to close off the opening left by the sunroof cartridge assembly.

 

If it's a convertible, it's a bit more complex, but some cars such as Miatas, run with a fabricated panel covering the top of the roll cage, and a window net to cover the window opening. I believe they are able to race without arm restraints when configured this way.

 

edit: from the BCCR:

9.6. SUNROOFS, T-TOPS, CONVERTIBLES 9.6.1. All cars with sunroof and/or t-top openings must be covered by either a firmly attached removable hardtop, the original sunroof panel, or a fabricated metal panel secured and fixed in place. Alternately, they can be run as convertibles with the drivers wearing the required arm restraints or with a roof net installed on the vehicle.

Edited July 12, 2021 by mcoppola

[Stick1975]

OK great, thanks for the help.

[TiredBirds]

On 7/12/2021 at 12:47 PM, Stick1975 said:

Was wondering, is there a way you can close off a sunroof with a plate or something and not be required to have arm restraints?

This was a t-top car. we removed the entire frame and rolled out a new roof pretty much. Our new car had a custom sunroof, we rolled and welded a section back in.