Roll Bar Padding SFI 45.1 Spec Install
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Drifting
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Roll Bar Padding SFI 45.1 Spec Install
I would appreciate tips on the install of SFI 45.1 spec roll bar padding. I just got the stuff from Summit and it is hard as a rock...I can't see how it can be formed to fit the curve of the roll bar. It comes with adhesive and velcro fasteners but I can't believe that will hold it in place. I don't have a heat gun but I was thinking about using a hair dryer to soften the padding and then use zip ties to keep it in place. Any insight would be helpful.
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I assume you're running in the 10.00 to 11.49 range, but I'm having trouble understanding where you can hit your head on the bar, especially if your seat meets the specs. Are you using a modified Wolfe bar or a custom one. Got pics?
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. I have the RSD 6pt bar. I realize the padding is really not necessary but I plan to put it behind my head for extra protection. I also realize that there have been posts on the Forum that have challenged the claim by RSD that their bar is NHRA legal to 10.00. You may find interesting my question to Steve@RSD on the subject and his reply from yesterday. BIGMAC
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I have newly constructed 2012 GS A6 ECS 416 stroker ready for on-track testing that I plan to hold to 10.00 . I have the RSD 6pt bar. I realize the padding is really not necessary but I plan to put it behind my head for extra protection. I also realize that there have been posts on the Forum that have challenged the claim by RSD that their bar is NHRA legal to 10.00. You may find interesting my question to Steve@RSD on the subject and his reply from yesterday.
BIGMAC
. I have the RSD 6pt bar. I realize the padding is really not necessary but I plan to put it behind my head for extra protection. I also realize that there have been posts on the Forum that have challenged the claim by RSD that their bar is NHRA legal to 10.00. You may find interesting my question to Steve@RSD on the subject and his reply from yesterday. BIGMAC
There's a much bigger chance to hit your helmet on the window. Done that before and it'll make you goofy for a minute.
Did you post that question and reply somewhere?
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Some of those pads are center mount and some are offset. The center mount ones seem to be more flexible, especially if they don't meet the SFI spec. I've installed pads by slitting part way through on the major radius and flexing the minor radius when dealing with a tight radius bar. You still end up with protection. If it's real tight, push the straight as far around as possible and cut small pieces to fit in between. I've never been too keen about self adhesive pads.
There's a much bigger chance to hit your helmet on the window. Done that before and it'll make you goofy for a minute.
Did you post that question and reply somewhere?
There's a much bigger chance to hit your helmet on the window. Done that before and it'll make you goofy for a minute.
Did you post that question and reply somewhere?
