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Old Nov 10, 2005 | 01:16 PM
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Im about to buy a 02 ss vert, and i have a question, my first mod will be a 4 point cage, but I'm very tall 6'9" and i cant drive the car unless the seat is all the way back and down, and slightly reclined... the center bar in the cage prohibits that, i sat in my buddys 35th anniversary with a cage and it just didnt work, my legs were wrapped around my neck... any ideas anyone, either a different kind of cage, or maybe setting it back farther or something, let me know, thanks!
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Old Nov 10, 2005 | 01:38 PM
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Why the 4 point? And you should be banned for that name
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Old Nov 10, 2005 | 01:48 PM
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lol, its okay, im buyin a chevy! wow i cant believe i typed that, im a ford guy buyin an ss vert. heh im open to buying any kind of cage that allows me to fit in the car i just want some kind of protection, makes the car look so much better...
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Old Nov 10, 2005 | 01:48 PM
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lol, its okay, im buyin a chevy! wow i cant believe i typed that, im a ford guy buyin an ss vert. heh im open to buying any kind of cage that allows me to fit in the car i just want some kind of protection, makes the car look so much better...
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Old Nov 10, 2005 | 04:47 PM
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Wolfe has a removable rear bar option that should solve that problem. I would also add some Kenny Brown Double Diamond subframes. That should button her up.
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Old Nov 10, 2005 | 07:05 PM
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Wolfe has a removable rear bar option that should solve that problem. I would also add some Kenny Brown Double Diamond subframes. That should button her up.

Damn good suggestion.
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Old Nov 10, 2005 | 07:20 PM
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just looked at that wolfe setup. looks good, looks like thats what im going with. anyone know the rules on the center crossbar at the dragstrip, at what 1/4 time does the centerbar need to be installed?
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Old Nov 10, 2005 | 10:57 PM
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The written rule requires a 6pt. cage for modified convertible cars running 13.49 or faster. It allows side bar swing-outs but technically no removable rear bar. But I think most tracks will let you slide on that (some well placed padding will cover it up).
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get a custom bar made to fit you that would be the bet bet for ya
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Old Nov 11, 2005 | 01:32 PM
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get a custom bar made to fit you that would be the bet bet for ya
Agreed.
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Custom cage would be cool...
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