Roll bar and daily driver safety??
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So I'm pretty torn I like my vert although after owning a Z06 and the 430rwhp WS6 its a little lacking. Plus I can't really race it because with headers, ls6 manifold and any kind of traction there is a good chance I'll break 13.5's and if I put h/c on it then it will really not be legal.
I've been thinking about a roll cage, but my wife will be driving the car too sometimes while I know a kid or anyone in the back for that matter would be a no no, how about a driver and passenger with no helmet?? Looking at the Wolfes they seem to rest right behind the drivers head, with a helment on probably no big deal but without just seems like a head explosion waiting to happen. Anybody have some good side angle pics? How bout with people in the car? Would a set of Corbeaus help?
If it were only me probably no big deal but if my wife or a passenger were hurt or killed because I want to go drag racing a few times a year I would be crushed.
If not no biggy I'll just buy another vette in a year or two and try to lay off the major mods on this ride....
Bobby
I've been thinking about a roll cage, but my wife will be driving the car too sometimes while I know a kid or anyone in the back for that matter would be a no no, how about a driver and passenger with no helmet?? Looking at the Wolfes they seem to rest right behind the drivers head, with a helment on probably no big deal but without just seems like a head explosion waiting to happen. Anybody have some good side angle pics? How bout with people in the car? Would a set of Corbeaus help?
If it were only me probably no big deal but if my wife or a passenger were hurt or killed because I want to go drag racing a few times a year I would be crushed.
If not no biggy I'll just buy another vette in a year or two and try to lay off the major mods on this ride....
Bobby
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I'm 6'2 and use my car as a daily driver. With the crossbar in and the seats leaned back against the cross bar , my head is still well forward of the main hoop and sit low enough that have 2-3 inches from top of my head.
If your woried about hitting in a side impact.......you would be screwed anyways without it so why not put it in the car and have the peace of mind.
My only issues were:
1) losing the back seat so couldn't put wife an kid in car with me.
SOLUTION: I divorced the bit@*
Seriously, the only issue I have is - if you have kids and you have non removeable door bars and they sit up front......PADDING on the door bars otherwise they could smack the bar.
(my son is 5 weighs 75lbs so he sits up front with me.)
If your woried about hitting in a side impact.......you would be screwed anyways without it so why not put it in the car and have the peace of mind.
My only issues were:
1) losing the back seat so couldn't put wife an kid in car with me.
SOLUTION: I divorced the bit@*
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Seriously, the only issue I have is - if you have kids and you have non removeable door bars and they sit up front......PADDING on the door bars otherwise they could smack the bar.
(my son is 5 weighs 75lbs so he sits up front with me.)
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Originally Posted by rule 7 ss
(my son is 5 weighs 75lbs so he sits up front with me.)
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I'm on the same boat......still want to take the family for a ride once in a while.
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