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Offline Rex Schimmer

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Re: Skip’s “Thing” – Blown Fuel Roadster
« Reply #240 on: March 26, 2013, 01:22:37 PM »
These are some pics of a cage I just finished for a friend with the required "head banger" bars and if the 120 degree rule is held as an absolute this car probably won't pass along with many others, skips roadster included. I think that safety comes before the absolute rule of 120 deg vision.

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Offline Stan Back

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Re: Skip’s “Thing” – Blown Fuel Roadster
« Reply #241 on: March 26, 2013, 04:28:18 PM »
Rex --

Sure you can't see over or under the side pads?

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Re: Skip’s “Thing” – Blown Fuel Roadster
« Reply #242 on: March 26, 2013, 04:49:11 PM »
Take 2 60 degree drafting triangles and stick em back to back. The put the pointy end at the bridge of your nose. 120 degrees is not much. :mrgreen:
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Offline Elmo Rodge

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Re: Skip’s “Thing” – Blown Fuel Roadster
« Reply #243 on: March 26, 2013, 05:00:17 PM »
Not so fast Trent. I think you have them bassackwards.  :cheers: Wayno
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Re: Skip’s “Thing” – Blown Fuel Roadster
« Reply #244 on: March 26, 2013, 05:06:11 PM »
Quote from: Elmo Rodge on March 26, 2013, 05:00:17 PM
Not so fast Trent. I think you have them bassackwards.  :cheers: Wayno

Naw, it still is not that far compared to your actual periferal. I bet most cars are just under the 120 number a bit on either side by a few degrees.  From looking at a few cages today for reference I would say the front tube on most cages cuts off 5 degrees per side? Like Stan said, some folks can see over the cheek bar. Just guestimates from looking at some drivers shots. Your milage may vary.
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Re: Skip’s “Thing” – Blown Fuel Roadster
« Reply #245 on: March 26, 2013, 06:44:41 PM »
Trent, I'm talking about the 30/60 drafting triangle. The pointy end is the 30. I just don't want someone to use it wrong and get in a bind. Make sense?  Hope it's warming up for you in the Dakotas. Wayno
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Re: Skip’s “Thing” – Blown Fuel Roadster
« Reply #246 on: March 26, 2013, 06:51:56 PM »
Quote from: Elmo Rodge on March 26, 2013, 06:44:41 PM
Trent, I'm talking about the 30/60 drafting triangle. The pointy end is the 30. I just don't want someone to use it wrong and get in a bind. Make sense?  Hope it's warming up for you in the Dakotas. Wayno

Yeah, I WAS thinking of that to start but was too lazy to link the image I had! 70s-teens now working back to 60s :cheers:
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Offline Ron Gibson

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Re: Skip’s “Thing” – Blown Fuel Roadster
« Reply #247 on: March 27, 2013, 10:47:36 AM »
IIRC, years ago the Rasberry Rocket had to put "windows" in the side of their body to meet the rules. Like Stainless said, safety should override nit-picking.
FWWIW  That being said, on the roadster I have now, in three years running, the shoulder belts had to have the length - routing changed three times to satisfy the inspector. And now a forth and hopefully last for the Hans.

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Re: Skip’s “Thing” – Blown Fuel Roadster
« Reply #248 on: March 27, 2013, 12:17:07 PM »
We made the mount adjustable after the third time.
"Now show me just where you want it."

Reminds me of Road Runner Reese Adams discussing fire nozzle location with an inspector -- "Tell me again just where the fire's gonna be."
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Re: Skip’s “Thing” – Blown Fuel Roadster
« Reply #249 on: March 27, 2013, 12:18:28 PM »
Quote from: Stan Back on March 27, 2013, 12:17:07 PM
We made the mount adjustable after the third time.
"Now show me just where you want it."

Reminds me of Road Runner Reese Adams discussing fire nozzle location with an inspector -- "Tell me again just where the fire's gonna be."
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Re: Skip’s “Thing” – Blown Fuel Roadster
« Reply #250 on: March 28, 2013, 02:17:30 AM »
Hi Rex - Very nice cage.

I can think of 6 record holding roadsters with similar treatments, so it might not be an issue.
What I really need to worry about is its "terminal velocity" and not wrapping the parachute cord around the cage!

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Re: Skip’s “Thing” – Blown Fuel Roadster
« Reply #251 on: June 11, 2013, 10:17:17 PM »
It's nice to see the parts come together in something that resembles a race car. It's far from done, however, I can see the day when it will run.

Also, I still have the build table and will give it away to anyone who can use it.

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« Reply #252 on: June 11, 2013, 10:18:15 PM »
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Re: Skip’s “Thing” – Blown Fuel Roadster
« Reply #253 on: June 11, 2013, 11:13:39 PM »
 :-o  That really looks good!  Much different than I imagined now that it's on the ground.   :cheers:

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Re: Skip’s “Thing” – Blown Fuel Roadster
« Reply #254 on: June 12, 2013, 12:26:08 AM »
Looking good!

Cant wait to see that thing on the lakebed. When do you think it will make it's maiden run?
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