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Started by staffon racers , 03-18-2011 01:06 PM

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staffon racers
Posted 03-18-2011 01:06 PM

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My stepsons and I are just getting started on building a SM for the Southwestern Region SCCA. I am noticing, in a lot of videos of racing that I have watched, that there are few, if any convertibles. What is the reason for this?

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Posted 03-18-2011 01:25 PM

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I believe as per the rules, the soft top must be removed. You can run without the hardtop, except you will be at an aerodynamic disadvantage.
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Posted 03-18-2011 01:32 PM

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I believe as per the rules, the soft top must be removed. You can run without the hardtop, except you will be at an aerodynamic disadvantage.

That must be the reason. I saw in the rules that if we run without a top the driver will have to wear arm restraints.

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Posted 03-18-2011 01:38 PM

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I see top for under $1k sometimes as low as $600 on Craigs List, Shop around, one will pop up.
Also a NA will fit a 99 so don't just be looking for a 99 or NB car top.
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Posted 03-18-2011 02:08 PM

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I saw in the rules that if we run without a top the driver will have to wear arm restraints.


The window net/arm restraints are all about keeping the drivers hands/arms within the confines of the car/roll cage.
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