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Oct 12, 2006 | 08:16 AM

LAYNLOW

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NHRA & IHRA rules.

The new ZO6 I'm sure will be a low 11 second car. Does that mean who ever buys one gets one day or one pass at the track and that's it unless they install all the safety equipment?

I have an 2004 C5 which ran an 11.0 at a track that isn't bad about booting you out, but I worry everytime I drive there thinking is it going to be an issue. Plus it prevents me from doing more mod's because I don't want to install a roll bar.

What are the rules?

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Oct 12, 2006 | 08:22 AM

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11.49 and faster you need a 6 point cage, fire jacket, and 5 point harnesses.

Oct 12, 2006 | 08:26 AM

LAYNLOW

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I guess GM better start installing all this in the new ZO6 or the owners will be stuck street racing (not recommended) or stay home.

Thanks for the info.

Great forum!

Oct 12, 2006 | 09:04 AM

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GM Performacne Division has worked out the specifics on how to install a roll cage on the new Z. Not an easy process, but it can be done.

Oct 12, 2006 | 11:27 AM

LAYNLOW

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How big of a PITA are these for daily life?
I see you can get them with removable bars for the driver and passenger doors.
That wouldn't be so bad . . .
What do you guys think about when it comes time to sell the car and it has a roll bar?

I guess a bolt in would be the best option if acceptable.

Thanks.

Oct 12, 2006 | 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by EVIL_C5

11.49 and faster you need a 6 point cage, fire jacket, and 5 point harnesses.

5 point roll bar, not 6 point cage. Don't forget the helmet too.

As for a 5 point for a daily driver, it's not that bad. Get swingout or removeable arms and make sure the installer puts the bar at a level that is comfortable for you to put your arm over or under the bar while driving. Don't forget to pad them too. I smacked my elbow on a friend's roll bar when his car broke while he was at WOT.

Since it has to be weld in to be legal, you can cut the bar at the floor and just replace the carpet, so it's possible the new owner wouldn't even know about the roll bar.

As for the new Z, if it's BONE STOCK, there is an exemption for letting it run below 11.5. But once anything is changed, the airbox, tires, etc.. it would require all the safety equiptment mentioned above.

If you have the money and option, get chromoly. It's a little more expensive, but is lighter.

Oct 12, 2006 | 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by LAYNLOW

It sucks to have to put in a rollbar, but if you are going that fast wouldnt you want one just in case something happens? At least you can tell people that your car is so fast they made you put a roll bar in