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Re: chassis specs?

To: "John Beckett" <saltracer@servusa.com>,
Subject: Re: chassis specs?
From: "Glen Barrett" <speedtimer@charter.net>
Date: Sat, 30 Aug 2003 17:43:01 -0700
Paul
Over the years after seeing many accidents I agree with John. Keep the
tubing size. Seen too many rip away from the thinner wall tubing.
Glen
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Beckett" <saltracer@servusa.com>
To: "Paul Bland" <paul.blandavon@btinternet.com>; "lsr"
<land-speed@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, August 30, 2003 3:05 PM
Subject: Re: chassis specs?


> Paul
>
> Actual rule book specs are only for the roll cage/bar. Some guys use a
.095"
> frame with a .120" cage welded on. Don't see the big benefit in that.
Don't
> think the extra weight (100 lbs. maybe) will make a huge difference in
> performance (Dave will undoubtedly disagree). And I believe a .120 cage
> welded to a .120 frame has got to be structurally better if your rolling
on
> your head at 200 MPH.
>
> JB
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Paul Bland" <paul.blandavon@btinternet.com>
> To: "lsr" <land-speed@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Friday, August 29, 2003 9:03 AM
> Subject: chassis specs?
>
>
> > Hi all, just taking a brief break from lurking in the background, who do
I
> > contact re: wall thickness etc.... for a chassis/cage (Dan Warner?),
don't
> > want any hassles at "Tech"! Anyone got an email address for said Tech
> person?
> > thanks in advance, Paul in the UK.

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