Re: ROPS changes for 2016
Posted: Sun Oct 25, 2015 1:09 pm
Point taken chaps...
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Re: ROPS changes for 2016
Posted: Sun Oct 25, 2015 10:38 pm
Well I've bitten the bullet and cracked on, signed the petition but don't want to leave it til the death and get chucked out at first event.... Not a small job!!
Re: ROPS changes for 2016
Posted: Mon Oct 26, 2015 9:40 am
Without an all enveloping f/glass body riveted/bonded to the chassis , fitting the new ROPS isn't a big deal though 
Re: ROPS changes for 2016
Posted: Mon Oct 26, 2015 3:44 pm
Indeed....going to cost me big bucks. I was wondering if it would be simpler to actual put a full cage without the backstays which meets the requirements.
Re: ROPS changes for 2016
Posted: Mon Oct 26, 2015 4:18 pm
In your position thats what I'd do, Jeff.
Re: ROPS changes for 2016
Posted: Mon Oct 26, 2015 4:28 pm
jeffw wrote:Indeed....going to cost me big bucks. I was wondering if it would be simpler to actual put a full cage without the backstays which meets the requirements.
Fitting backstays that are welded at the top of the bar and extend through the f/glass rear body(boot in my case)then welded to the chassis , will be a real pain. If I could be certain the rollbar is ok and only the backstays are non compliant then I may compete in 2016 . If I do it then I'll probably do the cutting myself(f/glass that is)then get a good welding guy to fit the stays. Not convinced yet though
Re: ROPS changes for 2016
Posted: Mon Oct 26, 2015 4:54 pm
Is your roll hoop 45mm x 2.5mm or 50mm x 2mm?
You need to comply with K1 or K2 in the Bluebook. If backstays are a problem (and I think they will be) a K2 cage might be easier.
You need to comply with K1 or K2 in the Bluebook. If backstays are a problem (and I think they will be) a K2 cage might be easier.
Re: ROPS changes for 2016
Posted: Mon Oct 26, 2015 6:13 pm
I think it's 45mm after I had it made 100mm above my helmet but would have to drill it for gauge measurement. Must have a thorough read of the blue book rops pages.
Re: ROPS changes for 2016
Posted: Mon Oct 26, 2015 8:04 pm
adithorp wrote:In your position thats what I'd do, Jeff.
I think you maybe correct. I'm going to get Procomp to do a full cage I think.
Re: ROPS changes for 2016
Posted: Mon Oct 26, 2015 11:43 pm
I hope I'm not muddying already murky waters Jeff but, as I see it, if the implementation is the whole of 1.6.1 then, with your car being over 2 litre, then a full cage (K3 or 4)will be mandatory
This is copied from the 2015 blur book
Vehicle Categories Covered
1.6.1. Series Production, Touring and Sports Cars.
(a) Production cars, Touring Cars, Sports cars up to
2,000cc – Basic rollbar/rollcage complying with
K1 or K2.
(b) Production Cars and Touring Cars over 2,000cc –
Rollbar/rollcage complying with K3 or K4.
(c) Sports cars over 2,000cc – Rollbar/rollcage
complying with K3 or K4 or K60(i) & (ii) and K31
This is copied from the 2015 blur book
Vehicle Categories Covered
1.6.1. Series Production, Touring and Sports Cars.
(a) Production cars, Touring Cars, Sports cars up to
2,000cc – Basic rollbar/rollcage complying with
K1 or K2.
(b) Production Cars and Touring Cars over 2,000cc –
Rollbar/rollcage complying with K3 or K4.
(c) Sports cars over 2,000cc – Rollbar/rollcage
complying with K3 or K4 or K60(i) & (ii) and K31