John
I believe the rule is intended to protect drivers in the event that the door
opens in a crash. If your doors are welded shut then I would guess you would
follow rules that apply to other similar vehicles.
JB
----- Original Message -----
From: "john robinson" <john@engr.wisc.edu>
To: <land-speed@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, June 19, 2002 1:02 PM
Subject: Re: just implemented rule
> Howdy, still no answer to my question on this new Net rule. Dan, you out
> there?
>
> howdy,
> The just implemented rule:
>
> All closed cars must have full door coverage: full net or net/panel
/member
> combination.
>
> My car #3388 has no openable doors, just a roof hatch. Do I have to
install
> a net over the hatch? I already have full nets inside the cage to the
sides
> of the driver, where the doors would be, if they opened. The arm
restraints
> hold the drivers hands within the cage area, and, in the past, have been
> accepted as adequate under the previous rules during the safety
inspection.
> Is there anything additional I need to do to pass Inspection?
>
> Thanks, drive careful....
>
>
>
>
> John Robinson, Mechanician
> Mechanical Engineering University of Wisconsin
> 1513 University Ave.
> Madison, Wi. 53706
> 608-262-3606
> FAX 608-265-2316
> Current World Land Speed Record Holder
> Bonneville Salt Flats
> H/GCC 92 cu.in. 1980 Dodge Colt
> 131.333 MPH set 1995
> 136.666 MPH set 1996
> 140.292 MPH set 2000
> 144.396 MPH set 2000
> MPS-PG 441 c.c. 1967 BSA Victor Motorcycle
> 95.193 MPH set 2001
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