New IHRA roll cage rule
12-04-2004, 08:13 PM
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Originally Posted by jruss
damn I am so F----- being in a convertible. I guess I will just have to keep running the boring ole 1/8th mile.
This is why I wish I still had my 98 SS Coupe....I just couldn't stand the the colors of the car, inside or out. It was just much better/funner than the car I traded in for it tho
12-06-2004, 10:03 AM
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To set the record straight...
10.00 to 11.49 - A rollcage is mandatory on all convertibles and t-tops running 10.99 or quicker 1/4 or 6.99 or quicker 1/8 mile/
11.50 to 13.49 section - A minimum of a 6-point roll bar is mandatory all convertibles running 11:00 to 13.49 1/4 mile and 8.25 or quicker 1/8 miles. A roll cage is mandatory on any entry that exceeds 135 MPH
9.99 - 11.49 you can use a 6-point cage
That is for running in these speed or time classes. Straight off the updated 2005 IHRA Rules Book.
10.00 to 11.49 - A rollcage is mandatory on all convertibles and t-tops running 10.99 or quicker 1/4 or 6.99 or quicker 1/8 mile/
11.50 to 13.49 section - A minimum of a 6-point roll bar is mandatory all convertibles running 11:00 to 13.49 1/4 mile and 8.25 or quicker 1/8 miles. A roll cage is mandatory on any entry that exceeds 135 MPH
9.99 - 11.49 you can use a 6-point cage
That is for running in these speed or time classes. Straight off the updated 2005 IHRA Rules Book.
12-06-2004, 11:55 AM
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Originally Posted by AGRV8D
nothing in there about a 10 point
To set the record straight...
10.00 to 11.49 - A rollcage is mandatory on all convertibles and t-tops running 10.99 or quicker 1/4 or 6.99 or quicker 1/8 mile/
10.00 to 11.49 - A rollcage is mandatory on all convertibles and t-tops running 10.99 or quicker 1/4 or 6.99 or quicker 1/8 mile/
People tend to interchange 10 point with rollcage. You can build a 10-point rollcage or you can build one with less points connecting it to the chassis. The definition of rollcage is a full overhead halo and front downbars at the a-pillars.
So no matter how you split the hair, a t-top car will need a full rollcage to be legal.
Now we just need a tubing bender...
12-15-2004, 02:35 PM
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I've been in contact with Michael Baker of IHRA. It appears the T-top is being reversed to what it was in 04. T-tops will be considered hardtops
This INCLUDES 10.00 to 10.99 cars
This INCLUDES 10.00 to 10.99 cars
12-16-2004, 07:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Coach 02 A3 Z/28
More info please? When I talked with him 2 weeks ago he said I was going to need one. Enlighten me Brother!!!!!!!
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I even sent a follow-on email asking if the rules for T-tops are basically unchanged and he replied yes..
coach...check your PMs
