I have a question. As I have mentioned elsewhere in this forum, I am looking for a daily driver that I can take to the track. I would like to try my hand at the big three: drag, drift, and autocross. My question is this:
Will a roll cage be absolutely necessary to pass through the gates of the track, or can I run with the top up and be okay? Specifically for the drag strip, what are the general rules on running verts?
Okay, last question. I noticed that roll cages are around 500 bucks or so. What are the costs associated with a cage install? Are they drill/bolt ins, or will I need to have them welded in? Will I need a new top?
What's The Scoop On Tracking and Roll Cage
Re: What's The Scoop On Tracking and Roll Cage (justclay)
search. I know I've personally covered a few of these issues (drift & autocross) several times - search for "roll bar" on this sub forum.
really depends on event venue - short briefing:
drag - no clue, but I don't think a roll bar/cage is required unless you start getting quite lower - I never got into drag tho, so I don't know for sure.
drift - depends on if you are doing it at a major track (yes) or parking lot (no, most of the time) - check w/ the people you want to run with.
autocross - you don't need one.
But seriously, this has been covered a lot - on here & google.
really depends on event venue - short briefing:
drag - no clue, but I don't think a roll bar/cage is required unless you start getting quite lower - I never got into drag tho, so I don't know for sure.
drift - depends on if you are doing it at a major track (yes) or parking lot (no, most of the time) - check w/ the people you want to run with.
autocross - you don't need one.
But seriously, this has been covered a lot - on here & google.
Re: What's The Scoop On Tracking and Roll Cage (onosqv)
Thanks for the advice....going to the search bar now... I am still new and still finding old topics
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Re: What's The Scoop On Tracking and Roll Cage (justclay)
you are going to want to check with your local SCCA or NASA (sp?) rules and regulations.
They are usually the same nationwide, but going to a local Speedway would be your best way. You can usually find local SCCA/NASA sponsored forums for Autocross and Drift on the internet.
The people on those forums will know a bit more about the specifications required.
Whoever said you don't need a cage for Auto X might be mis-informed. Either way, whether it is "required" or not, adding a roll cage to the chassis of the s13 vert will basically help it slice through corners like a hot knife through butter instead of behaving like a wet noodle in boiling water, if you get my drift. Hah...
Modified by johnny butt at 9:20 AM 1/10/2009
They are usually the same nationwide, but going to a local Speedway would be your best way. You can usually find local SCCA/NASA sponsored forums for Autocross and Drift on the internet.
The people on those forums will know a bit more about the specifications required.
Whoever said you don't need a cage for Auto X might be mis-informed. Either way, whether it is "required" or not, adding a roll cage to the chassis of the s13 vert will basically help it slice through corners like a hot knife through butter instead of behaving like a wet noodle in boiling water, if you get my drift. Hah...
Modified by johnny butt at 9:20 AM 1/10/2009
Re: What's The Scoop On Tracking and Roll Cage (johnny butt)
I meant "need" as in "required". Not "need" as in "recommended". Even then, I don't recommend roll bars for people who mostly daily drive their verts & are barely getting into autocross (aka less than 2 years). And the OP asked about getting past the gate/tech, not about handling.
I run autocross in my vert. Roll CAGES are not required in any class. Roll BARS are only required once you hit MOD class.
As much as a roll bar helps (I have one & love it), there are so many more things you can do to prep your vehicle for autocross before you even really need to take a drastic step such as welding in a roll bar.
I run autocross in my vert. Roll CAGES are not required in any class. Roll BARS are only required once you hit MOD class.
As much as a roll bar helps (I have one & love it), there are so many more things you can do to prep your vehicle for autocross before you even really need to take a drastic step such as welding in a roll bar.
Re: What's The Scoop On Tracking and Roll Cage (onosqv)
The SR Swap will put me into MOD class, at least that's the way I read the rules....right?
Re: What's The Scoop On Tracking and Roll Cage (justclay)
I meant mod as in D-MOD or XP-MOD; XP-MOD, convertibles need roll bars for sure - d-mod I'm not certain 100%. You are in Street MOD. Sorry I wasn't clear, but if you read the SCCA Rule book, it states everything in there.