aj "what's your 0 to 360 time?" herrera writes >
>I have a 64 Sprite. A friend of mine was driving behind me the other
>day, and swears that I got the 2 inside wheels off the ground in a
>right turn.
>It seems unlikely to me
Me, too. She may have been mistaken.
What kind of tires do you have?
What was the surface like?
Was there any camber or banking to the road?
Have you made any suspension modifications?
Do you have a limited-slip differential?
Did you spin the inside wheel?
What the heck was SHE driving to be able to stay with a Spridget which
was two-wheeling a corner?
>I got to thinking: "How 'bout a roll bar?"
This is a good idea regardless of how you drive. Circumstances (often with
"MACK" written on the front) can cause you to drive down an embankment or some
such.
>1. Do people (not on racetracks) flip Spridgets?
Not in ordinary cornering. Even with very sticky tires, it would be difficult
on flat pavement. You could slide into a curb, though, or make that
aforementioned trip down an embankment.
>(Is a rollbar justified)?
Always. A roll bar will also give some limited strength advantage in a side
impact, but you would really need a cage to help much with that. Remember,
this is a very small car, and likely to come out second best in almost any
encounter. Put in a roll bar and decent seat belts (I always wore 4-points)
and drive sensibly. Do your fast stuff when you are sure you can see. I
recommend you do your serious fast driving at autocrosses. Much safer, and
fun, too!
>2. How do I get a rollbar for this car w/o paying $200 to Moss?
You can shop around the Britcar and racing places. Some brands are Autopower
and Kirk. Get the highest one that will allow you to put the top on. Tell
them you want a "Street Bar". An SCCA race bar will screw up your passenger
space and and top.
>3. What is required to install such a thing?
A power drill motor, some drills, some wrenches, a pile of 3/8" grade 5 bolts
and Nylock nuts. The plates on the bar have matching plates. You bolt them
together with the bodywork in between. You want to put the back of the car on
jackstands and take the back wheels off to have room to work.
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