Gray Ghost GS

I decided to have a NASA and SCCA approved race roll cage complete with fire suppression system and kill switch installed in my C5 this week! I thought it a good idea to finally enhance the level of protection/safety provided by my vette - bringing it in line with my performance mods.

I'm having a local shop (Piper Motorsports) fabricate the custom roll cage, which I'll get a chance to drive with at VIR in November with Chin Motorsports and TrackDaze. I'm going to feel SO much better knowing that I'm protected by a professionally installed roll cage on the track.

I'll post some pics tomorrow if I get a chance to stop by the shop - definitely some pics next Saturday. The interior carpeting, OEM steering wheel, air bags, side windows and seat belts will remain in my vette. The roll cage will be painted the same color as the exterior of my car (Medium Spiral Gray)

wallyman424

awesome! so when's it goin wheel to wheel?

Gray Ghost GS

My plan is to complete the next NASA Instructor Level 1 Clinic followed by the NASA Comp School at VIR and begin competing in the Time Trials (TT) program!

PA Z06

Awesome cant wait to see it,

CHJ In Virginia

MIke -- It's about time you got some real protection in that missle. Guess you call it a stealth / luxury racecar with full interior ?? I'll bet your next mod is a new hub and removable steering wheel. After you climb over and around that cage getting in and out a few times you will see what I mean.

Gray Ghost GS

I'm hoping to avoid the use of an aftermarket removable steering wheel so I can keep the car "street legal" for now (3 Ohm 10W Resistor to disable the Airbag Light) - I'm checking VA DMV law on this re: driver air bag removal. However, if I decide to go down that road - this is what I'm thinking:

ATI Quick Release Steering Wheel Premium Installation Kit


Black MOMO 350mm Commando-R steering wheel with horn button

John Shiels

money well spent

racingfast

HEy I am thinking the same way.... SAFETY is first since there is no prize money in this hobby! We have a local shop up here I am checking into. All chrome moly (Made in USA) and hopefully done by SPOOK! And Curtis---I havent forgotten you man!

spazegun2213

Mike, you better be out on track wheel to wheel this year Either that, or let me know what group you are going to run HPDE with... I want to play with someone!!! hehe, congrats on the setup, i cannot wait to see it.

C5 XTC

Mike:Can't wait to see the newly "tricked out" car......hope to see you at the TrackDaze event in November at VIR. C5 XTC aka Ron

Cobra4B

Sweet

Gray Ghost GS

Ron - looking forward to seeing you at VIR in November. I'll definitely be at the Track Daze event.

Ross - I'll be in the HPDE Advanced Group. Looking forward to running with you My budget can't support W2W yet....<yet>.

Gray Ghost GS

Here are the pics!

This project included the following:

• SCCA and NASA race sanctioned approved roll cage design.
• Complete Removal and Replacement of Interior.
• Paint Matched Roll Cage (Medium Spiral Gray).
• Fire Suppression System (Interior and Engine).
• Kill Switch.
• Driver Removable Window Net.
• Custom pedestal mounts in trunk to secure removable top.
• Roll cage designed to allow removal of Coupe top.
• Roll cage padding to protect driver and passenger.
• Wide Angle Rear View Mirror.
• Retain use of: airbags, OEM steering wheel, horn, seat belts and side windows. (Street Legal)

wallyman424

thats one beautiful cage. Mitch does great work.

Cobra4B

Wow... you've really built an amazing ride

Z06cool

Very nice Mike....

Z06Fix

Very cool.

Woods

Wow that looks familiar. Its about time

Gary04Z06

Looks great!

City Goat

Awesome car man!