When do convert's need a cage?
When do convert's need a cage? I know 'normal' street cars need a cage at 11.99 or quicker right? But isn't there a stricter limit for converts?
I hear all the time about people getting kicked out of tracks for running in the 11's without a cage, but never hear much about convertibles getting the boot.
I hear all the time about people getting kicked out of tracks for running in the 11's without a cage, but never hear much about convertibles getting the boot.
Re: When do convert's need a cage? I'm not sure how strict they are about it but drop tops need a bar if they are quicker than 13.99
http://www.nhra.com/contacts/tech_faq.html
http://www.nhra.com/contacts/tech_faq.html
Re: When do convert's need a cage? I got the big boot at 13.40's . The tech guy said why the hell ya doin this to a convertible <img src="gr_grin.gif" border="0"> The track 2 hours from me didnt care I didnt have roll bar and let me race . Got one now though <img src="gr_stretch.gif" border="0">
NHRA - 13.99 or qwiker
IHRA - 13.49 or qwiker
Those are the rules per sanctioning body .
Derek
NHRA - 13.99 or qwiker
IHRA - 13.49 or qwiker
Those are the rules per sanctioning body .
Derek
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Re: When do convert's need a cage? I've run my car at about 6 tracks and no one has busted me for not having a bar. However, I was told I would be booted from an NMCA/NSCA or PRO race for not having a bar.
Funny NHRA thinks my car needs a bar as soon as it rolls off the showroom floor in order to run ~105 mph in the 1/4, but GM lets the car go without a bar knowing the car is capable of 150+ mph on the freeway.
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Funny NHRA thinks my car needs a bar as soon as it rolls off the showroom floor in order to run ~105 mph in the 1/4, but GM lets the car go without a bar knowing the car is capable of 150+ mph on the freeway.
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Re: When do convert's need a cage? Kristi, did you have any problems with the trans go shift kit? I have heard of cars falling on their face on hard shifts. I think it is something to do with the torque management. Also why do you have a trans cooler on your car? Do you have an after markt converter ? One other thing what kind of 60' and 1/8 times did you get when you ran your 12.6?
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Re: When do convert's need a cage? Larry-
I HAD a Yank ST3500 in the car. After 7000 miles, the converter clutch came apart, as so many have in that converter, and I had to have the transmission freshened up (new pump, etc.) last week due to the damage caused by the clutch material. While I had it apart, I installed a TCI Street Fighter 3500 converter so I'm not sure what the car will run this weekend. The TransGo has worked great for me. I had it, the cooler, and the converter installed at the same time. Every car I've ridden in with a loose converter and no shift kit feels like crap shifting. My shifts feel quick, firm, and positive.
On the 12.60 pass, my short time was 1.71 and 1/8 mi was 7.97.
E-mail me if you need anything else.
I HAD a Yank ST3500 in the car. After 7000 miles, the converter clutch came apart, as so many have in that converter, and I had to have the transmission freshened up (new pump, etc.) last week due to the damage caused by the clutch material. While I had it apart, I installed a TCI Street Fighter 3500 converter so I'm not sure what the car will run this weekend. The TransGo has worked great for me. I had it, the cooler, and the converter installed at the same time. Every car I've ridden in with a loose converter and no shift kit feels like crap shifting. My shifts feel quick, firm, and positive.
On the 12.60 pass, my short time was 1.71 and 1/8 mi was 7.97.
E-mail me if you need anything else.
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Re: When do convert's need a cage? [quote] 1dirtyZ as soon as it rolls out of the factory!!! <hr></blockquote>
I couldn't agree more!!!!!! I am sure most of the people in here with LS1's are great drivers but The other Drivers on the Road are who WE need to be careful of so I think alot of our cars should be stiffer no matter how fast they are!!
I have been in a conv. Mustang(I can't breath) and flipped it with my cousing(un-experienced driver) and it wasn't very fun at all!!!
Josh S.
I couldn't agree more!!!!!! I am sure most of the people in here with LS1's are great drivers but The other Drivers on the Road are who WE need to be careful of so I think alot of our cars should be stiffer no matter how fast they are!!
I have been in a conv. Mustang(I can't breath) and flipped it with my cousing(un-experienced driver) and it wasn't very fun at all!!!
Josh S.