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HOW TO DO AN ADVANCED SEARCH.

Mon Jul 08, 2013 3:56 pm by Admin


For the benefit of 944Hybrids users there are two search functions available for you to use.
The purpose of this sticky is to explain the "Advanced Search" function because it is much more powerful and is the best choice when researching information.

When you log on to the site a list of options is shown in a line at the top of the page. One option is labelled "Search", use this option (NOT the search box lower down on the right).

After you click on the upper search option, a drop down box appears. At the bottom of this box is a radio button marked "Advanced …

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Post  Luke714 Mon Jan 06, 2014 9:03 am

P.S. Also good to know that I won't necessarily have to run the cage in front of the seats. Thanks.
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Post  docwyte Mon Jan 06, 2014 9:05 am

Well, the Autopower rollcage, even though it's a bolt in, is certified for SCCA racing. Most any cage builder won't necessarily have their stuff "certified" but should be able to tell you about other work they've done that's been accepted by the race organizations.

Once the car is done, it gets tech'ed by whatever organization you're racing with and they "certify" it. As long as your builder builds to the regs and has had previous cars get passed by tech you'll be fine.

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Post  Luke714 Mon Jan 06, 2014 9:14 am

docwyte wrote:Well, the Autopower rollcage, even though it's a bolt in, is certified for SCCA racing.  Most any cage builder won't necessarily have their stuff "certified" but should be able to tell you about other work they've done that's been accepted by the race organizations.

Once the car is done, it gets tech'ed by whatever organization you're racing with and they "certify" it.  As long as your builder builds to the regs and has had previous cars get passed by tech you'll be fine.

Awesome, thanks. I guess I'll do some DE and then figure out if I ever want to do more than that so I can tell a builder what events I'm interested in. What do you do with your 948, just DE?

I'm still concerned about the lap belt on my stock 3pt. I hope I don't have to get new seats... Maybe I can route them through the lap belt holes and be just fine. Either that or I buy a proper cage first so that I can run harnesses safely, but then there is the risk the cage won't pass muster for something I want to do in the future.
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Post  docwyte Mon Jan 06, 2014 9:29 am

I time trial my car. So against the clock, with other cars on track at the same time, but (theoretically) no car to car contact.

I have my 3 point belt routed through the outer hole of my race seat and I had to make a plate to extend the female receptacle on the inner lap attachment point.

It's hard to go part way on the safety stuff as everything works together. So if you're plan is to just use the stock belts, it's much easier to stick with stock seats, or a stock like reclining seat like a Recaro Speed.

Once you've made the decision to go to a fixed back racing seat, then you make the jump to a proper rollbar and 6 point harnesses.

Stay away from the 4 point harnesses, most organizations won't let you use them.

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Post  kevin12973 Sun Feb 23, 2014 5:42 pm

I use the rollbar from Hankville hot rods. They have been doing these cage/ roll bar kits for a while and are accepted by many organizations. I got the 4 point kit with an optional diagonal rear brace. the best part is later if you want to race you simply order the completion kit to turn it to full cage! A tip, upgrade to the larger tubing(1 3/4"), its lighter because its thinner but same strength. These are weld in kits so final acceptance is per a competent install/weld job. I was very pleased with their product and have got many complements on it.
Been doing DE's for two years up here in the NE. I will be up to NHMS april 12 and 13. Hope to see you there!

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Post  docwyte Mon Feb 24, 2014 8:43 am

I'm lucky enough to live 10 minutes from Hanksvilles Hotrods. Was there yesterday for their Daytona 500 party in fact.

Hank did my welded rollbar in my 944 and most of the 944 Spec roll cages that race in our area. He does great work and stands behind his products.

Like you I also went with the 1.75" tubing and diagonal bracing.

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Post  Luke714 Mon Feb 24, 2014 10:12 am

docwyte wrote:I'm lucky enough to live 10 minutes from Hanksvilles Hotrods.  Was there yesterday for their Daytona 500 party in fact.

Hank did my welded rollbar in my 944 and most of the 944 Spec roll cages that race in our area.  He does great work and stands behind his products.

Like you I also went with the 1.75" tubing and diagonal bracing.

I will definitely look him up when the time comes! Thank you
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Post  kevin924kevin Tue Feb 25, 2014 12:23 pm

Hi all, Hanks makes a great cage system, i purchaced for my car, up here in Gold Medal land (Canada), fits very nice and will allow full interior. Cant go wrong with his products, they also made my new cross member for the back of the car.
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