From "Charles Christ"
Sent: Thursday, May 23, 2002 7:38 PM
Subject: Re: rollbars and rollovers
> honestly the windshield would probably decapitate you as it is not
intended
> to support the weight of the car and most likely would fold over towards
the
> driver .
> i saw this happen at watkins glen back in the early 60's to an alfa
driver.
> so i base this on my past experiences of what i have seen.
> if you are driving that agressive in your car you need an approved roll
> over structure ! or possibly a professional high speed driving course to
> improve your chances of survival?
> if you are that paranoid about having an "incident" as it is referred to
in
> vintage racing then possibly you need to be driving a sherman tank?
>
> chuck
> formerly"the world's largest sprite driver"
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Steven Michelsen"
> Subject: rollbars and rollovers
> > I have been pondering installing a rollbar in my 78 midget, and in doing
> so
> > wonder...
> >
> > - What are the stats for Midgets rolling over? Do real stats exist,
> > anywhere? Maybe old Leyland tests?
> >
> > - What does it take to get one to roll over? I mean, how sharp CAN I
take
> > that turn? On dry pavement, will it tend to fishtail first?
> >
> > - How can I know if the rollbar I buy is a "real" one, or a decoration?
> >
> > - Is there any mod I can do short of a rollbar to help lessen the chance
> of
> > a rollover?
> >
> > No fun to think about, but that windshield doesn't look like it would do
> the
> > job!
> > Steve
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