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by Seralan
Sun Mar 22, 2015 11:39 am
Forum: Cages & Safety Equipment
Topic: Sources for cage steel?
Replies: 28
Views: 11132

Re: Sources for cage steel?

I purchased my DOM from Marmon Keystone.
1 clark St. Southhampton MA. 01073

They delivered via truck freight to Nashua NH no problem
by Seralan
Tue Feb 25, 2014 3:09 pm
Forum: Cages & Safety Equipment
Topic: Head/neck restraints
Replies: 11
Views: 2568

Re: Head/neck restraints

That's kind of what I was saying. I just want to come have fun, but having fun means pushing a little (to me anyway). My plan is and has always been to run way more safe then is specified by the rules. Unfortunately safety doesn't come cheap, and the $600 for a H/N restraint on top of all my other n...
by Seralan
Tue Feb 18, 2014 6:28 pm
Forum: Cages & Safety Equipment
Topic: Head/neck restraints
Replies: 11
Views: 2568

Re: Head/neck restraints

Hey everybody, thanks for the replies. Just to clarify, when I said it would only be fun without an X on the door, I meant that with all of the correct gear you only have to worry about driving. Also, this will not be my first rodeo as I have run every event excluding Philo. The Integra I ran before...
by Seralan
Tue Feb 18, 2014 9:03 am
Forum: Cages & Safety Equipment
Topic: Head/neck restraints
Replies: 11
Views: 2568

Re: Head/neck restraints

Ok, So, the short answer is yes you need to have a restraint, because not having one is going to take all the fun out out of running. I understand and appreciate the fact that uncaged cars can participate in hillclimbs. Doing so has been one of my favorite experiences in Motorsport. It just feels li...
by Seralan
Mon Feb 17, 2014 10:57 pm
Forum: Cages & Safety Equipment
Topic: Head/neck restraints
Replies: 11
Views: 2568

Head/neck restraints

I have read the rules, but want to understand a little better. I am currently caging a Focus SVT to compete in NEHA events. I do not believe based on my past experience that I will be faster then the breakout times. Do I need a Hans or other device simply because I have the cage? If I'm slower the b...
by Seralan
Mon Feb 17, 2014 10:01 pm
Forum: Cages & Safety Equipment
Topic: Double V bend or one cut for door X?
Replies: 2
Views: 953

Re: Double V bend or one cut for door X?

Thanks for the input Walter! Double V bend it is.
by Seralan
Tue Feb 11, 2014 4:03 pm
Forum: Cages & Safety Equipment
Topic: Double V bend or one cut for door X?
Replies: 2
Views: 953

Double V bend or one cut for door X?

Is there any consensus as to what makes a better X door bar: 1) double V bend welded and taco gusseted 2) one continuous length diagonal with the second diagonal welded to it and taco gusseted I tend to think option 2 would be better as you have 1 bar that is still straight and would be in tension d...
by Seralan
Tue Jan 14, 2014 10:17 pm
Forum: Cages & Safety Equipment
Topic: Taco gussets vs triangular gussets?
Replies: 3
Views: 1239

Re: Taco gussets vs triangular gussets?

Thanks guys, I figured that the FIA specs would be acceptable, but wanted some reassurance. The car should be less the 2500lbs total when I am done. I am going to splurge for 1.75" .095 wall dom tubing for everything (only need one bend die). It looks like using that conservative approach I'll ...
by Seralan
Tue Jan 14, 2014 2:54 pm
Forum: Cages & Safety Equipment
Topic: Taco gussets vs triangular gussets?
Replies: 3
Views: 1239

Taco gussets vs triangular gussets?

I think I like the idea of using the taco gussets on the cage intersections. Are they any better or worse the the regular triangular style? Do they have to match the wall thickness of the tube? Would I need to punch them to provide access to the tubing welds for tech? Any info or opinions would be a...
by Seralan
Sat Jan 11, 2014 11:30 pm
Forum: Cages & Safety Equipment
Topic: Cutting holes in the floor for weld access?
Replies: 5
Views: 1560

Re: Cutting holes in the floor for weld access?

I have a lot of welding experience but this is going to be my first cage. It should be completely overbuilt, but that will be ok. Trying to cross reference hillclimb, com, and rally America rules and make a cage that is compliant with all of them is tough. First thing is first though, I have to get ...