Roll Bars May Become Mandatory
Diesel Bomber
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From: Summerfield,Florida
6 point, 4 inside the cab with a halo, and two bars out of the back of the cab welded to the frame rail. I believe the tubing was 1.50, and I have no idea on the thickness as S&S built it. I can find out next weekend as I will be stripping all the salvageable pieces off of the truck. And no, I don't intend to re-use it. Certain organizations want it for test purpose's. Now if everyone is through with the flaming, let's get back on the original topic. Life is way too short to argue. Either we help ourselves, or someone else will and I'm real sure that none of us will like it. Goodnight to all, and a blessed Easter. Gary
Aaron
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From: nunya
Thanks for all of the input and discussion.
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From: Mankato MN
Ok
Question for those here that know more then I do on the topic but do you think that maybe a good harness and some better retaining walls would have helped? Maybe a reiforced seat with straps? Dunno just a thought rather then cutting your truck up for a roll cage. I believe that truck would never have flipped if it had stayed in the track.
Diesel Bomber
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Remember Red Green's external "as you drive" car wash? I picture that...plus remember who'll be building these---can you imagine "Sleddy's External Crash Bars, Inc".....oh dear god.
Diesel Fan
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Quote from Gary on CompD: "6 point, 4 inside the cab with a halo, and two bars out of the back of the cab welded to the frame rail. I believe the tubing was 1.50"
It was done by S&S Racecars who if I remember right is in Kentucky.
It was done by S&S Racecars who if I remember right is in Kentucky.
Diesel Fan
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... I sometimes wonder if Mr. McSwain truly believes the drivel he spews. I think he might actually start these BS sessions just to get a rise out of people....troll like if you will.
Is it possible that every sanctioning body that deals with diesels specifically singles out McRat in some huge conspiracy theory to stop his so called Pro Street DMax from competing...or is it more plausible that he imagines this stuff due to lack of some form of medication ?
I have no idea....but it makes for some interesting reading....I guess.
Is it possible that every sanctioning body that deals with diesels specifically singles out McRat in some huge conspiracy theory to stop his so called Pro Street DMax from competing...or is it more plausible that he imagines this stuff due to lack of some form of medication ?
I have no idea....but it makes for some interesting reading....I guess.
Yes, I do believe the current NHRA guidelines are working. Yes, I do believe my trucks to be reasonably safe for dragracing. Yes, I do believe there is no problem.
The majority of "hobby racers" agree, as does the NHRA.
Diesel Fan
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same wreck.. he would still walk away. chassis would have bent a little more but not by much...all the extra braceing form the back halve would keep it fairly straight.
there are no front kickers on the truck ie form front bar to front of the frame horn. only ones going backwards
the only major chassis part that was bent was aft of the rear axle, and the pass side door.... even here there is very little force on the cabine.. only ~12" of the windshiel is spider webbed most likely when it ladded on the pole...and shatered the door window as well
now i am not saying he doesnt need one at all. a simple hoop cross bar and rear out riggers would have worked just as well.... remember the bigged consern in DR is rollovers and sliding. not dircet sharp impacts like road cours, circule track, score, ralley and what not.
roll bars are designed to augment the exsiting crash protection zones
Diesel Bomber
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From: Summerfield,Florida
Question for those here that know more then I do on the topic but do you think that maybe a good harness and some better retaining walls would have helped? Maybe a reiforced seat with straps? Dunno just a thought rather then cutting your truck up for a roll cage. I believe that truck would never have flipped if it had stayed in the track.
