ROPS changes for 2016

[jeffw]

Don't dispute that. I'm pretty sure the MSA will play the safety card ....

[David]

And we need to play the very-lightweight-car card.

[jeffw]

Or the sell and move on card....

[David]

Sell to whom?

[jeffw]

Anyone who wants it....I'm not proud

[dopdog]

Sell to whom?

only to a track day person and they will not spend the money or apriciate the cars worth?

[PumaWestie]

Hi David,

What do you intend to do in order to carry on competing with marmalade should common sense at MSA inner sanctum not prevail? Do Caged make a suitable alternative (ignoring expense)?

John

[David]

Hi John

I may not bother with MSA next year -- I think it is a fair assumption that the non-affiliated sector will continue to grow.

If I soften on the MSA (certainly not feeling that way at present), I'll have the main hoop and back-stays cut out of the existing cage and replaced with 45 or 50mm tube. Luckily, Chris demonstrates that, notwithstanding what physics says, a few extra kilos towards the back of the car don't necessarily mean going slower

What will you do?

David

[jeffw]

And what will you do for tyres David?

I'm thinking that going to B11, fit the ROPS change and then get a logbook, I can then run slicks once the A24 ZZRs are used up.

[jeffw]

Maybe Duncan has the right idea

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Er3ruoXkfT4