[Don Benson]

I brought the Z in to ECS today to have one of their custom roll cages installed with a 5 point harness. I have heard that although the rules for roll cage requirements on non-verts have been relaxed to 11.5 seconds, there will be strict enforcement of being "tossed" if you run quicker and don't have a cage. :NoNo: I figured I'd best be safe and have it installed. I want to have fun and run the car as fast as I possibly can (and I've already been 11.5 prior to my last round of engine mods) in any of the Corvette Challenges I participate in this year without fear of being sent home for not having the appropriate safety gear. :yeadog: I'll post pictures as soon as I get it back, which should be in a week or so. :thumb:

I guess I'll also need to look for a fire suit, since that's a requirement as well if you run lower than 11.5. Anybody have a suggestion on what kind to get and where?

Don

 

[jub jub]

I have an old polyester liesure suit you can wear Don. It won't keep the flames off but at least you can style down the track! :lol:

 

[Kat]

That is the way to go Don... On ours with the Bar out of door you can barely see it :thumb:

All you need is a fire jacket.. I think we bought ours at Jegs or Summit for like $45

:cheers:

 

[Don Benson]

That is the way to go Don... On ours with the Bar out of door you can barely see it :thumb:

All you need is a fire jacket.. I think we bought ours at Jegs or Summit for like $45

:cheers:

Thanks, Kat. I'll go online and check them out. :thumb:

Don

 

[Ernie King]

Don,, That's all you need is the Jacket... When you get down in the 9's then it's a different story.

Good luck this year... And Kat good luck with the new rear..

Ernie

 

[Don Benson]

Don,, That's all you need is the Jacket... When you get down in the 9's then it's a different story.

Good luck this year... And Kat good luck with the new rear..

Ernie

Thanks, Ernie. 9's? Wishful thinking. BTW, will you be ready for the first Challenge? Bring Siska if you come...he can help change my tires. :lol:

Don

 

[Ernie King]

Don, Gosh I hope so.. Don't look good right now though.. But I just might go over and drag his butt up there with me..just to watch.

Ernie

 

[IT L GO]

It must be nice to have the performance to run that fast. :thumb: :thumb:

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[MSiska]

Thanks, Ernie. 9's? Wishful thinking. BTW, will you be ready for the first Challenge? Bring Siska if you come...he can help change my tires. :lol:

Don

Oh...My...Aching...Frickin'...Back!!! :NoNo: :lol: :lol:

 

[Ernie King]

Oh...My...Aching...Frickin'...Back!!!


Mike, You can sit in the back and watch a movie, just bring one you like

Ernie

 

[Nabbs]

Don -- Good deal!

I've been heads and cam shopping for the last few days. When you get your car back, is there any chance I could check it out? I want to find a cam that is a good driver, and can handle NYC traffic. No way to tell what a cam is like till I see it firsthand.

-N

 

[Don Benson]

Don -- Good deal!

I've been heads and cam shopping for the last few days. When you get your car back, is there any chance I could check it out? I want to find a cam that is a good driver, and can handle NYC traffic. No way to tell what a cam is like till I see it firsthand.

-N

Nabbs,

No problem...just remember, my car is a bit more than a "cam only" now. :yeadog:

Don

 

[Nabbs]

Nabbs,

No problem...just remember, my car is a bit more than a "cam only" now. :yeadog:

Don

Even better -- I want to see how streetable or unstreetable (for my tastes at least) a worked car is. I still need to be able to parallel park every now and then, and sit in bumper-to-bumper traffic with the AC on, and would prefer not to a) wear my clutch down because I have to feather it constantly b) develop a Xena Warrior Princess left leg (TM).

Sorry to hijack your thread Drop me a PM when you get your ride back.

Congrats on the cage.

I just keep telling myself -- who needs to retire? keep putting $ into the Z

-N

 

[brian ns]

Don, looking forward to seeing pics of the cage. By the way when are we going to see the new helmet. :thumb:

 

[Dr.Ron]

Cool Don! That ought to stiffen things up a bit & put you in full compliance...for a while....Ron

 

[Z06-Dave]

Don,

I'll be interested in seeing how much of a pain it is (or isn't) to get in and out with the cage. I'm hoping I don't need one, if I'm just one the edge of needing one, I'll throw the cats and the old mufflers back on hoping it will slow me down enough. If somehow rip off some low 11.40's or 11.30's I guess I'll break down and get a cage. So I guess in a way, I wish I had your problem, but in a way I hope I don't.

Any trips to the track before the 19th??? I started breaking in this cam yesterday, another oil change and I'll be ready.

Dave

 

[case2307]

Looking forward to seeing the pics...I'll be doing the same thing sometime this year. :jammin: