987 Boxsters allowed at VIR?
08-31-2010, 01:11 PM
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987 Boxsters allowed at VIR?
Hi everyone. I've heard differing opinions on this so I figured I'd ask here. Is a stock Boxster S allowed to do DE at VIR full course without any additional rollcage?
I'm considering a novice DE this fall but wanted to make sure I don't have to get something attached to my car.
Thanks!!
I'm considering a novice DE this fall but wanted to make sure I don't have to get something attached to my car.
Thanks!!
08-31-2010, 02:10 PM
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08-31-2010, 02:25 PM
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I don't recall any roll bar requirement at VIR that goes beyond Potomac Region's.
"At VIR ONLY, the Boxster roll hoops alone are NOT considered acceptable. The Brey-Krause extender MUST be attached and the driver must meet the 2-inch rule."
The "2-inch rule" refers to the requirement that the top of the driver's helmet must be 2 inches below the line drawn between the top of the windshield and the top of the roll bar.
"At VIR ONLY, the Boxster roll hoops alone are NOT considered acceptable. The Brey-Krause extender MUST be attached and the driver must meet the 2-inch rule."
The "2-inch rule" refers to the requirement that the top of the driver's helmet must be 2 inches below the line drawn between the top of the windshield and the top of the roll bar.
08-31-2010, 03:50 PM
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Although it seems a little crazy that Porsche did not make the 987 rollover protection as safe as it should be I would have no problem using something that ensures my safety. Always go the step beyond, it's your life!
08-31-2010, 03:52 PM
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I don't recall any roll bar requirement at VIR that goes beyond Potomac Region's.
"At VIR ONLY, the Boxster roll hoops alone are NOT considered acceptable. The Brey-Krause extender MUST be attached and the driver must meet the 2-inch rule."
The "2-inch rule" refers to the requirement that the top of the driver's helmet must be 2 inches below the line drawn between the top of the windshield and the top of the roll bar.
"At VIR ONLY, the Boxster roll hoops alone are NOT considered acceptable. The Brey-Krause extender MUST be attached and the driver must meet the 2-inch rule."
The "2-inch rule" refers to the requirement that the top of the driver's helmet must be 2 inches below the line drawn between the top of the windshield and the top of the roll bar.
08-31-2010, 06:05 PM
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I showed up at VIR to do a Chin event and did not pass tech since I did not have the BK-Roll bar extender. I was informed that VIR (not Chin or any other organization) has a specific rule with the Boxster requiring the roll bar extender; the logic behind that rule is supposedly in the event of a roll over, the roll bar hoops could dig into the grass/dirt off the paved track and significantly diminish the roll over protection. The roll bar extender connects the two hoops, making the possibility of this less.
I bought the BK part a few weeks later; it installs in just a few minutes and looks to be good quality. Hopefully I will never know how well it is actually engineered
I bought the BK part a few weeks later; it installs in just a few minutes and looks to be good quality. Hopefully I will never know how well it is actually engineered
08-31-2010, 06:35 PM
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I showed up at VIR to do a Chin event and did not pass tech since I did not have the BK-Roll bar extender. I was informed that VIR (not Chin or any other organization) has a specific rule with the Boxster requiring the roll bar extender; the logic behind that rule is supposedly in the event of a roll over, the roll bar hoops could dig into the grass/dirt off the paved track and significantly diminish the roll over protection. The roll bar extender connects the two hoops, making the possibility of this less.
I bought the BK part a few weeks later; it installs in just a few minutes and looks to be good quality. Hopefully I will never know how well it is actually engineered
I bought the BK part a few weeks later; it installs in just a few minutes and looks to be good quality. Hopefully I will never know how well it is actually engineered
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08-31-2010, 06:50 PM
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Yup.. its a VIR rule to have a rollbar extender on a Boxster.
PCA regions usually enforce a "broomstick" rule.. whereby you need to fit, with helmet on and in proper seating postion and be below the level line from windshield to rollbar hoops.
PCA regions usually enforce a "broomstick" rule.. whereby you need to fit, with helmet on and in proper seating postion and be below the level line from windshield to rollbar hoops.
08-31-2010, 09:11 PM
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Be warned, that the 986 bar does NOT fit the 987 (different shape)
You can find 986 bars, used, in the $300-500 range. Can't say I've seen many (if any) used 987 bars, but keep your eyes open.
09-01-2010, 10:35 PM
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And the reason the 986 bar does not fit the 987 is because the 987 configuration is "improved." (I think it may be a little higher.) I've seen others post recently that the 987 does not need the extender bar to meet VIR's rule, but I've never seen any definitive answer on this so it's a good question. I'll be there this weekend (not in the Boxster!) and I'll try to see if I can get anyone there in authority to answer.
09-02-2010, 04:19 PM
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Also, if you have a factory hard top, I think you are OK without the BK roll bar extension.
