Roll cage with diagonal - £370, without £340
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Peter, at what point did i say it wouldnt work ? Any Hoop or Roll cage will if designed and fitted correctly add protection to driver and passenger if the worst should happen, my point was this is not realy a rear roll cage but a hoop so why market it as the latter, as for the if it works or not how many 944s have you rolled over to actually test the device properly?
Steve.
Having taken the time to look at it (finally) I actually quite like the idea; sort of like a harness bar but with what has to be an element of roll-over protection.
I'm not looking to get involved in any debate about cost nor efficacy in a roll-over, but I have a genuine question: Why is the harness bar at the height it is at rather than an inch or two higher? I appreciate that it is at an acceptable height for the shoulder strap angle, but it would still be so if it were a big higher. The reason I ask is that if I had one another use I'd put it to is fitting a net between the bottom bar and harness bar to prevent stuff like track wheels and trolley jacks joining me in the front should any sudden stopping take place on the way to an event, and with the top of said net a little bit higher it would work a little bit better.
I'm not looking to get involved in any debate about cost nor efficacy in a roll-over, but I have a genuine question: Why is the harness bar at the height it is at rather than an inch or two higher? I appreciate that it is at an acceptable height for the shoulder strap angle, but it would still be so if it were a big higher. The reason I ask is that if I had one another use I'd put it to is fitting a net between the bottom bar and harness bar to prevent stuff like track wheels and trolley jacks joining me in the front should any sudden stopping take place on the way to an event, and with the top of said net a little bit higher it would work a little bit better.
Have spoken to Peter again today and am almost wetting myself with excitement - what a child!
The accommodation of the diagonal bar sounds superb .
Peter has had to remove his hoop again, in order to act as a jig for mine, and says there is a notable change in rigidity - true or just perceived it can't hurt.
I got an excellent deal on a Cobra FIA shell seat from Cobra's MD at the Autosport show. He is a top man, Club member and real Porsche nut. He re-trimmed his entire car himself and takes much pleasure in a good deal off eBay. He even got into trouble for spraying his brake callipers on the kitchen table. [
] Proper mans man thing to do IMHO - even if he is exceptionally good with a sewing machine. []
With new seat and roll hoop the car should be looking suitably sexy for Front Runner.
The accommodation of the diagonal bar sounds superb .
Peter has had to remove his hoop again, in order to act as a jig for mine, and says there is a notable change in rigidity - true or just perceived it can't hurt.
I got an excellent deal on a Cobra FIA shell seat from Cobra's MD at the Autosport show. He is a top man, Club member and real Porsche nut. He re-trimmed his entire car himself and takes much pleasure in a good deal off eBay. He even got into trouble for spraying his brake callipers on the kitchen table. [
] Proper mans man thing to do IMHO - even if he is exceptionally good with a sewing machine. [] With new seat and roll hoop the car should be looking suitably sexy for Front Runner.
I take Fen's point on the height of the harness bar and if I get the seat fitted prior to final fabrication might make a special request for a specified height. I'm not breaking my heart over it at this stage though.
It is going to be an interesting exercise all round as it will then render Beaky, predominantly a two seater. If two seats are doable this could then open up the possibility of a more modern Porsche two seater hatch back. [8|] [:-]
It is going to be an interesting exercise all round as it will then render Beaky, predominantly a two seater. If two seats are doable this could then open up the possibility of a more modern Porsche two seater hatch back. [8|] [:-]
I certainly don't intend to go with the GRP cover myself but am still deciding what I will do.
Apparently the diagonal stops you folding the rear seats so I will most likely remove the backs when the hoop is in place. After that it is all very much subject to what it looks like, and how it works out.
I may very well put in a carpet covered panel to extend the boot floor forward. I could then introduce sail locker type hatches so I can stash things out of sight the under the false floor.
Apparently the diagonal stops you folding the rear seats so I will most likely remove the backs when the hoop is in place. After that it is all very much subject to what it looks like, and how it works out.
I may very well put in a carpet covered panel to extend the boot floor forward. I could then introduce sail locker type hatches so I can stash things out of sight the under the false floor.
pauljmcnulty
Active member
I was wondering. You're the driver, Belinda gets the passenger seat. You have a nice new shiny thing to show off. Pete and Mostyn now travel out of sight under a false floor....[&:]
Big box with seat turned up this morning so I now have a nice black Cobra Imola Pro GT sitting in my study.
Having tried sundry seats my expanding middle aged back side necessitated the wider GT version. This isn't an issue aside having to fabricate a pair of lateral mounting rail as the side supports are further apart.
Having tried sundry seats my expanding middle aged back side necessitated the wider GT version. This isn't an issue aside having to fabricate a pair of lateral mounting rail as the side supports are further apart.
Peter Empson
PCGB Member
Sounds great John, as you know they make such a difference they're worth every penny.
What about towing a caravan for little Peter and Mostyn?
I'm looking forward to doing a decent number of trackdays this year, and it sounds like you're going to need to test your setup quite thoroughly too [
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I shall, one day, tell you a tale over a beer. It will be a tale so strange that you will believe it not to be true, but it is. I know, because I was there. [
]Track days - assuming I continue to find work and the bills get paid then it would be rude not to. I am still having suspension issues, and a notable clunk from the back end but, assuming I can get that sorted it would be rather nice.
I could do with some 17" fronts for track tyres as well. I'll put up with the 16" rears. And then there is the baffled sump to consider .... and......[
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Peter Empson
PCGB Member
ORIGINAL: John Sims
I could do with some 17" fronts for track tyres as well. I'll put up with the 16" rears. And then there is the baffled sump to consider .... and......[
I may be selling some genuine 17" x 7" Cup ones soon [
]Don't start talking about oily bits, I haven't even started to think about how I can waste more money there
bennyboy
New member
Yes I'm having fun with fitting at the moment with my 'XL' Corbeau seats which have the additional width like yours John. I'm doing my best to find some side mounts that fit, rather than having some rails made up, but would be interested how you plan to do this. I did find some that were almost usable, but then I am too close to the wheel[:'(]
I haven't looked into it yet but my intention is two steel bars with bolts sticking up at the ends running across the car to pick up the original seat mountings. The sticking up bolts then locate in the holes in the seat plates. Once entirely happy with the fore and aft position I may have the lateral bars welded to the seat mountings but this may prove less convenient for removal an fine adjustment.
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