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Old Mar 28, 2006 | 07:07 AM
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I have a 2000 TA with t-tops. Im looking to have a cage or rollbar installed in the next couple weeks. From what I read in the rulebook, you dont need a full cage till you hit 9.99. I was talking to the guy that will be doing the install and he mentioned that if it has t-tops you need a full cage at 10.99. The car ran a 11.02 this weekend as its first time out, and I plan to spray it latter this year or next. What cage is required for mid to low 10s in a t-top car?
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Old Mar 28, 2006 | 07:34 AM
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I was told a 5-point is all thats need to 10.00 ! Unless you run with t-tops out !
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Old Mar 28, 2006 | 08:39 AM
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Roll bar is all you need with T-tops with them on.
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Old Mar 28, 2006 | 08:52 AM
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So a wolf 6pt will be fine with T tops?
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Old Mar 28, 2006 | 09:06 AM
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For T-Top equipped cars, there are two possiblities ONLY!

Race without the T-Tops, all convertible rules apply.

Race with the T-Tops, all hardtop rules apply.

It is that simple!
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Old Mar 28, 2006 | 09:09 AM
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Thanks. I dont think ill be running with the tops off ..............ever.............
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Old Mar 28, 2006 | 09:07 PM
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Originally Posted by White2000TA
Thanks. I dont think ill be running with the tops off ..............ever.............
Me neither!
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Old Mar 28, 2006 | 11:43 PM
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The track that I go to says a 6pt. is needed that it is 11.49 or better. I thought that was an NHRA rule or something. I don't know. All I know is they have shut me down a few times for running too fast!
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Old Mar 28, 2006 | 11:54 PM
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a 5/6-point is good to 10.00's or 135mph...135mph plus and you need a 10-point now
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Old Mar 29, 2006 | 08:55 AM
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Have a copy of the rule book with you, each tech guy thinks he/she knows the rules.
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You need a full cage. If that thing does not get fairly deep into the 9's on jug I'm kicking you in the junk soccer style
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Originally Posted by chpmnsws6
You need a full cage. If that thing does not get fairly deep into the 9's on jug I'm kicking you in the junk soccer style
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Also I believe for 9.99/135mph or faster you also need a nhra license or some kind of license and a whole bunch more saftey equipment.....
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Originally Posted by NBM2k2SS
Also I believe for 9.99/135mph or faster you also need a nhra license or some kind of license and a whole bunch more saftey equipment.....
License, SFI jacket/pants/gloves/neck collar, cage must be certified, more SFI-approved parts.

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Old Mar 29, 2006 | 11:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Packy
The track that I go to says a 6pt. is needed that it is 11.49 or better. I thought that was an NHRA rule or something. I don't know. All I know is they have shut me down a few times for running too fast!
Some say 11.49 others say 11.99(like IRP).
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