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Some more detailed explanations of construction rules: re: socketed, gusseting, 2x weld .Essentially, it means holesawing one side of the framrail or closed section of unibody, so that the cage leg "sockets" into it. makes it much stronger in a side impact, and allows an effective, multi-p...

This is the draft guideline for evaluation of cages not meeting the full specification of the 2015 Rules. It was the consensus of the meeting that publishing this as a part of the rules would give the impression that marginal cages would fully meet the rules, which was not the intent of the draft pr...

These "Recommendations" were deleted from the rules by vote of the 2015 Rules Meeting, and the consensus was reached to post them in a locked thread here. This post is a start on that: . Recommendations for collision protection 1. Bend radii at least 3x tubing diameter, and continuous main...

Actually, Walter, 1026 DOM has about HALF the elongation of 1018 CDS, not "double".
http://www.stockcarsteel.com/ Carbon content is in the optimum range for welding, and ground finish means that no descaling is required.

Just back online - I've gotta make inquiries, but will be posting sources of known "good" tubing fairly soon.

OK - I have received requests to further "ramble", and perhaps explain my use of the word "punked". Fair enough. I will admit to getting a little cranky when someone tells me - or, more importantly, all of you - something I know to be false. So it goes, with our current "Mil...

Well, this is all somewhat complicated, which is why I quoted HL Mencken. But to simplify as much as possible: The particular factor that has my attention is percentage of elongation , and it's relation to tensile strength. The issue regarding FIA style cages can best be summed up by the phrase part...

Just a thought - if some folks continue to rely on uninformed and unprofessional sources for information, they're likely to find out they've been punked! A lot of reseach went into this year's proposal, by several people - and our sources reach the top of the sport. I've definitely had my eyes opene...

OK, it's all been up for a few days - and not a peep? A LOT of research and time went into this year's proposal - and the tech comittee took a lot of pains to seek input, and keep the rules non-intimidating and reasonable. I'll be happy to explain anything in the cage/tubing rule, or what each detai...

Not a tattoo guy, but I might make an exception if K&K woudd pay for a "lifetime wristband" tattoo, To cover the K&K release.