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Old Nov 13, 2006 | 07:12 PM
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Yeah thats what I am wondering. I know wolfe sells cages for vettes but which one would be necessary for 9 second 1/4 passes? Not a convertible but a hardtop.
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Yeah thats what I am wondering. I know wolfe sells cages for vettes but which one would be necessary for 9 second 1/4 passes? Not a convertible but a hardtop.


NHRA rules I am sure would state whats actually needed. I think it's an 8 point, with parachute. I would go there to check for sure.

Wolfe, may make them.
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Old Nov 14, 2006 | 01:13 AM
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Yeah thats what I am wondering. I know wolfe sells cages for vettes but which one would be necessary for 9 second 1/4 passes? Not a convertible but a hardtop.
The minimum is 6 or 8 point in that it must protect the driver from any angle. You choose 6 or 8 depending on the materials used for the main hoop.

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I'd make a couple passes, get a 9, then get kicked out before I'd stick a cage in my Corvette
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Originally Posted by Zed_six
The minimum is 6 or 8 point in that it must protect the driver from any angle. You choose 6 or 8 depending on the materials used for the main hoop.

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Wow. How many of those actually apply to a C5? For example, 'Driveshaft Loop', 'Auto Trans Flexplate Shield', 'Transmission Shield', etc. Either the C5 does not have it or I have never heard of one made in the last 9 years.

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I want a road race derived, 8 point.
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I got a 10pnt wolfe for mine. Ill need it. Yes you guys are right ,most of the rules dont pertain to a corvette.
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So does anyone what is needed to make 'legal' 9.99 or quicker passes with a C5?

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Im pretty sure you will need a 10 pnt. It must have the over head bars, front down bars and door bars. They must also tie into the frame. This is what I was told when I got my cage.
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