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MichiganMat |
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Racers,
Im putting an 8-point cage in my 914 and I have a few questions about roll cage gussets: - Are there rules about what the gussets should be made from? Must be DOM? Pipe ok? - Id like to triangulate my joints with smaller diameter 1" OD pipe than what the cage is made of. - Are there regulations on where the gussets can and cannot be located? Im thinking of adding to the halo area above the driver, and the connection point of the halo to the main hoop. Id hate to add a bunch of gussets only to have it flagged for removal by SCCA or another racing org. Something like these: (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/image.fourwheeler.com-6222-1455665527.1.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/image.mustangandfords.com-6222-1455665527.2.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/www.miatacage.com-6222-1455665528.3.jpeg) |
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ChrisFoley |
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I am Tangerine Racing ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 7,937 Joined: 29-January 03 From: Bolton, CT Member No.: 209 Region Association: None ![]() ![]() |
I wouldn't be afraid of using 1"od dom or flat triangular gussets.
However, IMO it's unlikely that gussets (of any style) will provide increased driver protection over good basic roll cage construction in a 914. My race car has very few gussets. They are made with 1 1/2" od DOM and none are in the upper greenhouse structure. |
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