I would feel extremely safe in those cars
I am jelly of their dogbox though

 

If you ever got T-boned in the driver side of either of those you'd likely be having a vacation in the hospital for a while along with a lengthy follow up recovering at home. Those cages are not designed for serious door-door racing and would not be acceptable by any decent tracking organization. This is more what you need for side protection if you value limb and soul:

 

not to mention their harnesses are almost useless with those mounting points
I do envy their engine builds though

I'll post a few pics of the door cages soon enough
they are more along these lines (NASCAR style)
I think you guys will approve

 

I agree. Both cars are time attack cars. It is interesting to see what extremes they will go to for weight savings. The panspeed car just hit under 2400lbs with there recent changes.

 

hey Marcos I just got news about a PCA event at Daytona International Speedway you might be interested in
a little pricey but, I know you enjoyed running at Atlanta Motor Speedway
txt me if you want the scoop

 

Texting you now. Need to plan a trip to run with Cam Sr. and his buddies, alot of wisdom to be had from those guys.

 

I've seen enough cars spin or get pushed off and then catch a wall opening, etc. in the door where nobody thought it was possible. I can't believe Time Attack would allow that on a track car. I suppose they will wait and learn the hard way ... my sympathy for whoever it is that has to either die or be mangled for life first before somebody wises up.

 

I agree
well said Team
I watched a wreck at Road Atlanta that a good cage saved a man's life without a doubt
after a few barrel rolls the car was carried away in pieces and the cage was still very much in tact

 

forward to 0:45 on the first one

 

Damn.

 

Another example of the benefit of a proper cage (though somewhat different race environment than you might deal with). I believe they just had some bruises. No serious injuries.

 

This guy is in a league that doesn't allow cages. The track is the shorter version but they are still reaching speeds of 80mph. CRazy. They've got mini circuits and we've got circle track racing.

 

they haven't gutted the factory crash bars out of the doors either, fairly slow too with mostly 2nd gear turns, seems reasonable in that circumstance

 

how much do those door bars weigh?
my doors are stripped right now besides the bars but, I don't want them to lose any necessary structure

 

dang those videos really speak for themselves
good cages arent just necessary...they could save your life

 

I spent about 1hr watching those crash videos since they would just keep linking to others. Ended with the Senna crash.

Levi, keep the door bars on if it doesnt alter the design since the nascar style door bars usually curve outword into the door.

 

Update? I'm hungry.

 

Sorry guys...been swamped lately
Work has been crazy and the guy doing a lot of the work on the car has been busy as well
Back on track now...most of the parts are in

5.12 ring & pinion is going in now and also the new fuel cell/pump/regulator

Next up on the list is mounting the wing...not sure if we are going through the trunk lid or behind it yet

After that comes the new oil system...changing the stock (8) hose system for a simplier 3 hose system and may possibly make it a single cooler system which would bring it down to a 2 hose setup...seeking advice from a few members now

Other parts laying around are some Ron Davis radiators...I think I'll keep this one under my hat for now
Full lexan window/windshield set
Sparco EVO ll seats
Sparco suede steering wheel
G-Force 6-pt harnesses
Ohlins shocks. ..Swift springs
A few aftermarket bumpers we've been playing around with...think I'll keep the rest of the aero quiet for now too

Still looking for a vented hood, and need to order the CF roof

More to come...stand by...

 

Looking to pick one of these up as well, contacted Paul and he never got back to me . Where did you get yours, just the ring and pinion or full diff w/ LSD?

This isn't too bad, I got my system for Scott (Rx8performance) yes its over priced and you can source the components a lot cheaper but I was lazy. Just need an external Tstat, two coolers and some AN line and fittings

If this is from Paul you will be very happy with this product.

 

Just the ring & pinion sourced from Racing Beat
Mazdatrix has them too

Oh almost forgot
Ordered the AiM MXL Pista as well

Also we are completely rewiring the entire car and making a custom wiring harness
The PCM/ECU will be relocated along with a few other things
Putting most everything from the engine bay under the custom dash in the cabin for easy access and better weight distribution

^ Know there's going to be some people give me crap about messing with the wiring/harness lol

 

Glad you went with ohlins instead of something you'd have to try and make perform. Y u no finish dis yet? slacker

 

I'm back on it now
Putting in work!

 

Weird, I posted a long response to this thread last night and it's gone,

Anyway, stick with the stock oil coolers in the stock locations, just remove the stock lines and the thermostats in the coolers (I just cut them and left the threaded part to use as a plug). That will help with flow. Then just make -10AN lines with direct routes; Engine --> drivers side cooler -->Passenger side cooler-->engine. You can run a proper oil thermostat if you are worried about over cooling.

like this one: High-Flow Engine Oil Cooler Thermostat, 180F

But with my turbo I never have an issue with oil being too cool, I'm not sure how it is with a SC. But for a track car I would think it would be fine.

I used all Fragola push lock fittings and hose. If you info just let me know but the routing is pretty easy. The -10AN adapters needed for the engine and stock coolers are the same.

 

Thanks for the input Scott
May upgrade the coolers though...my oil temps run as high as 240 on track by the end of a 40min session
Unless the upgraded lines and t-stat will lower the temps something else needs to be done

 

Yeah for progress. Need to get that diff set up as well.