my profile | directory login | search | faq | forum home

» www.chirpthird.com » General Discussion » F-Body: Convertibles » what safety stuff is needed to run 11.5 at the track

Author Topic: what safety stuff is needed to run 11.5 at the track James New Member Member # 1817 posted                    I know I need a 5 point roll bar right now, but up to what speed do I need to upgrade to the cage. I would like to achieve right around 11.5 or so. I plan on supercharger and have just ordered my blower cam. I refuse to get a cage, as it would look silly with the top down, but I don't know how fast I can go before they require one. I basically plan to push as much boost as possible, if I can atain 11.0 and still use the 5 point I will. I know I will need a driveshaft loop soon, maybe fire exstingusher, anything else? I'm hoping for mid 12s this summer, I'll see if this new cam will push enough power to get there before the charger! -------------------- --- 95 silver firebird formula --- M6 CAI Hookerlongtubes/true duals PCMFORLESS --best 1/4 13.8@104 2.5 60 ft-- Posts: 13 | Registered: Jan 2003  |  IP: Logged TonyJ 1st Gear Member # 1232 posted                       I'm looking at the same issues. My best info has been that you can go with a 4-point cage up to 11.00. The 5-point is required for road racing. After 11s it get ugly in a 'vert... Posts: 87 | From: Boulder, Colorado | Registered: Oct 2001  |  IP: Logged 2002Z4CSS "Post"er Child Member # 1393 posted                    Get a rule book from your local track. Posts: 5682 | From: Dearborn,Mi. | Registered: Feb 2002  |  IP: Logged Rickerbucks 1st Gear Member # 1208 posted                       I have a 5 point now and I kow that I will have to go to a 10 point if I go faster then 10.99. Posts: 117 | From: Surrey. BC | Registered: Oct 2001  |  IP: Logged Alan566 New Member Member # 1172 posted                       I saw a pic here a little while back that had a bad a$$ cage. It made the vert look even better. Do a little search and I hope i can find the pic too because I am in the same boat you guys are. Alan Posts: 24 | From: Hartwell, Ga. | Registered: Sep 2001  |  IP: Logged 97ssconvertible 1st Gear Member # 1053 posted                    hell fella get a wolfe racecraft roll cage like i did it makes the car look way better. i get compliments all the time everyone loves it and it stiffened the car up quite a bit too Henry Posts: 37 | From: dallas, texas | Registered: Jul 2001  |  IP: Logged

Printer-friendly view of this topic

Hop To: Select a Forum:   Category: General Discussion -------------------- F-Body: Chat Forum F-Body: Technical Forum F-Body: Convertibles Chirpthird Sponsor Group Purchase & Deals   Category: SSOA and friends -------------------- SSOA: "Back Porch" SSOA: News/Announcements SSOA: Wheels & Deals SSOA: "Where's My Packet?" SSOA: Out and About SSOA: Conference Room   Category: CTAOA -------------------- CTAOA: Owners Forum

Contact Us | chirpthird.com | Privacy Statement


UBB.classic™ 6.7.0