Christopher H. Kang, MD wrote:
>
> I've got a roll cage saftey question:
> i've had a full roll cage built for my lotus europa(car not yet
> completed) however, it was pointed out that when i'm sitting in the seat
> w helmet on, that the top of my helmet is above the top tube by about an
> inch. when i checked with the builder, he stated that he could not build
> the top bar any higher/closer to the roof due to the curvatures
> involved. The question is this safe enough or do i need to have some
> sort of ?plate on top of the top tube to keep the helmet below the top
> bar? according to the rule books for the organizations i plan to run
> with(california), it needs to be :as near the roof as possible". i'm
> concerned about compression forces along the axis of the spine if the
> car landed on the top of the roof.
> thanks for any comments;
>
> christopher
Chris:
If you're worried about it, I think you've answered your own question...
You know what Superman said, "I'd rather be safe than sorry!".
*8o)
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