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Old 08-19-2013 | 02:12 PM
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Sorry for the noob question, but what recommendations do you racers have for roll bar padding.

I have a clubsport full cage going in my 7.2 RS and need suggestions on style and brand.

Dont know if i need FIA or SFI.

Let me know what you recommend.

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Old 08-19-2013 | 02:29 PM
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OG Racing sells the right stuff.
http://www.ogracing.com/car/roll-bar-padding
Ask for Marc Francis - he is one of us - a PCA racer.
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Thanx GT3DE......

Did you ever find a front clubsport section?

I bought the new rear (but was scratched) section that was advertised here by Carnewal Gert and at same time bought the front section.

A week later I heard prices went up 80%!!!!!

I hope you find a cheap front clubsport section if you hadnt already.

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nope, all I could get was just the rear before prices went up. so I bailed on that idea.

Moved my clubsport front/rear from Blackie to the Silver Bullet so I can race Silver Bullet this weekend in L class at NJMP.

Blackie is now at Piper getting a full custom welded cage right now and will be ready for my rookie driver, The World Famous Trakcar, for the club race at Road America.
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GT3DE - DAMN.... Well at least piper will have full welded in cage.

Was toying with the idea of leaving my RS stripped, but since it has CLubsport bar and not a fully welded in cage, I think im just gonna put carpet back in since its a mostly street driven car.
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you have to cut the carpet to put it back in...
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GT3DE: I have a OEM clubsport front carpet on hand.... also have cup car floorboard if I decide not to use carpet.

But I think im putting front carpet back in.

If you or anyone you know needs an OEM 997 Front carpet, lemme know
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yes, Izzone needs uncut front carpet. He was asking about that a few days ago.
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isn't front cage + street driving a no no?
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To OP- Longacre makes nice roll bar padding. Just replaced some of mine with it. That said, there are a lot of sources. +1 on OG- great source.
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I have Longacre in my car also.
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Originally Posted by GT3DE
yes, Izzone needs uncut front carpet. He was asking about that a few days ago.
Got it and we have got in contact?

Thanx

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isn't front cage + street driving a no no?
I dunno, is it?





SCOTT40 and M3EvoBR: Thanx Scott and Eddie for the replies and suggestions.
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Anyone know the diameter of the OEM clubsport cage/bar or know the correct size of roll bar padding to get?

TIA,
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Originally Posted by jbigelow
Got it and we have got in contact?

Thanx



I dunno, is it?





SCOTT40 and M3EvoBR: Thanx Scott and Eddie for the replies and suggestions.
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Anyone know the diameter of the OEM clubsport cage/bar or know the correct size of roll bar padding to get?

TIA,
John
You're welcome.

Most likely you will have to cut it (at some point) I believe there are 2 or more sizes (length) so I would recommend taking measurements from the points you're planning on covering and go from there.
You can also find this type of pad on super stores like Summit and Jegs, in different sizes and colors.

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You're welcome.

Most likely you will have to cut it (at some point) I believe there are 2 or more sizes (length) so I would recommend taking measurements from the points you're planning on covering and go from there.
You can also find this type of pad on super stores like Summit and Jegs, in different sizes and colors.

Thanx Eddie!!!!!!!!!!


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