roll cage window net mounting
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Mike
please take a few more pictures for me, your cage looks awesome going through the dash please give me a few pictures of the A pilar/halo area my cage seems lower than yours.
thanks
chuck
please take a few more pictures for me, your cage looks awesome going through the dash please give me a few pictures of the A pilar/halo area my cage seems lower than yours.
thanks
chuck
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Originally Posted by svochuck
Mike
please take a few more pictures for me, your cage looks awesome going through the dash please give me a few pictures of the A pilar/halo area my cage seems lower than yours.
thanks
chuck
please take a few more pictures for me, your cage looks awesome going through the dash please give me a few pictures of the A pilar/halo area my cage seems lower than yours.
thanks
chuck
http://filebox.vt.edu/users/mibuck/cage/
#18
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I 'hid' the top buckle catch behind the pillar bar similar to fatbillybob, just angled the catch downward a little more. Have had no trouble snagging body parts getting in/out.
If you want to keep the net from flapping around (regardless of how you attach it), have a custom one made to your specs and measure so it will be tight. I had M&R make a mesh one to fit my wierd shaped installation, and it's tight enough I have to use some force to snap the buckle while seated. But, no flapping. Only costs ~$10 more than the standard size/shape nets.
If you want to keep the net from flapping around (regardless of how you attach it), have a custom one made to your specs and measure so it will be tight. I had M&R make a mesh one to fit my wierd shaped installation, and it's tight enough I have to use some force to snap the buckle while seated. But, no flapping. Only costs ~$10 more than the standard size/shape nets.
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Cage nets?
An old thread, but a good one. What have you folks done about a right-side net, sometimes called a cage net? Note that the FIA requires that and HMS notes HERE that the FIA wants TWO cage nets AND a window net: "The FIA recommends that a net be installed on either side of the seat for driver restraint, the FIA does not view the exterior net as adequate for restraining the driver, they would like to see two interior nets whenever possible. Tudor series currently enforces this and mandates two interior nets as well as a window net."
#20
An old thread, but a good one. What have you folks done about a right-side net, sometimes called a cage net? Note that the FIA requires that and HMS notes HERE that the FIA wants TWO cage nets AND a window net: "The FIA recommends that a net be installed on either side of the seat for driver restraint, the FIA does not view the exterior net as adequate for restraining the driver, they would like to see two interior nets whenever possible. Tudor series currently enforces this and mandates two interior nets as well as a window net."
#21
So if you have a bespoke car with full containment seat ala Butlerbuilt/LaJoie you may or maynot compromise on net choice. If you have a car with FIA seat on sliders for you and for buddies to run enduros, netting the car up FIA style is the right thing to do.
Do your research. This is my current understanding and I could be wrong or out of date.
#22
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Two really good responses, and quick, too.
I'd love to see a photo of dogger15's car showing that installation.
I use a window net instead of the GTC3 class-legal windows because I am certain that the window would not keep my head in the car. Using the right- and left-side FIA nets would solve that issue, and allow use of the windows. Not sure the weather during the summer race season in North America makes that a good or bad thing, though. In any event, I appreciate your analyses,
I'd love to see a photo of dogger15's car showing that installation.
I use a window net instead of the GTC3 class-legal windows because I am certain that the window would not keep my head in the car. Using the right- and left-side FIA nets would solve that issue, and allow use of the windows. Not sure the weather during the summer race season in North America makes that a good or bad thing, though. In any event, I appreciate your analyses,
#23
The center net mounts to the horizontal portion of the roll cage that runs along the firewall behind the dash. A quick release similar to a seat belt fitting is attached to one end. The belt is fed through the dash and exits between the center vent surround and the dash or any number of alternatives. I believe mine exits between the dash top and front piece.
Here's a picture:
Here's a link to the Safecraft website showing the center net in more detail:
https://www.safecraftracing.com/safe...ng-net-8011-k/
Here's a link to the outboard net:
https://www.safecraftracing.com/safe...ng-net-8111-k/
It is my understanding, the outboard containment net doesn't satisfy the window net standard because it comes to a point just below the window opening in front, leaving a big gap of open space for the driver to go through. As a result, the various sanctioning bodies require an additional full coverage net if the car runs open windows.
Here's a picture:
Here's a link to the Safecraft website showing the center net in more detail:
https://www.safecraftracing.com/safe...ng-net-8011-k/
Here's a link to the outboard net:
https://www.safecraftracing.com/safe...ng-net-8111-k/
It is my understanding, the outboard containment net doesn't satisfy the window net standard because it comes to a point just below the window opening in front, leaving a big gap of open space for the driver to go through. As a result, the various sanctioning bodies require an additional full coverage net if the car runs open windows.