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heyu


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Here is some pics of the work done on my car to make it comply with our new rules. Thanks Wazza (Bajas Rule) for a top job.
We have incorporated some ideas that I have been thinking about for the last 15 years but never got enough enthusiasm to do, Look mum, now its done & I won't hit my elbows  anymore ( all being well )

Sorry Ken for taking some of the  time on your car, he 's doing it now as I write.

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Hi Ian
Looks like you have been busy. Question is the diagonal front window bar compulsory or is that an add safety precaution?

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No problem Ian,

It was good to catch up the other day.

It was also good practice for Warren & also gave me a chance to check the quality off his welding before he touches mine! LOL.

Ken.

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heyu


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Not compulsory, just thought it a good idea & it gives me more things to grab hold of, to help me out of the car??????

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is that the original hip rail or an newy widened and sleeved

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you're correct, it's a new one widened and sleeved.



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Heyu and Bajas Rule,
Great job on the buggy, but
Am I wrong again as I read the rules on SIDE PROTECTION.
4.2 Par (b) Sub par (i)
Design incorporating a single continuous STRAIGHT TUBE which is attached to the main hoop and the front leg.
This option only applies to a vehicle where the bar can be installed without a bend whilst still providing adequate clearance for the crew.
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Please help me to understand the above design rules as your bars appear to have bends in them.
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Maurie

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they are using method 2 as am i with my buggy i took the part below out from the cams bulltin as reference .

ii) Method 2
Design incorporating a single tube attached to the main hoop and front leg, with at least one additional supporting
member.
This option applies to a vehicle where additional clearance is required for the crew, either when seated in the vehicle
(space for the shoulder or arm to fit within) or to provide adequate space for entry and exit.
The location of the supporting member is at the discretion of the competitor. The purpose of this bar is to reduce the
likelihood of the horizontal bar being bent vertically in an impact.
A structure built to this design shall not take the place of a nerf bar.

hope this helps



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How much fun are new rulesbiggrin

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I have modified my buggy in the same way as Ian's. I took the rule about the straight tube as having no supports. Ian (and I) have placed vertical supports, so I assumed with this addition the hip rail could have a bend in it. I would not fit in my buggy unless I employed this method.

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im gonna do what ian did so i can actually fit in the car so im gonna copy

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Friz wrote:

I have modified my buggy in the same way as Ian's. I took the rule about the straight tube as having no supports. Ian (and I) have placed vertical supports, so I assumed with this addition the hip rail could have a bend in it. I would not fit in my buggy unless I employed this method.



 Friz
can you post some pictures please



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Friz


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This is how I modified the hip rail in my buggy

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Excellent work on both buggies - is there any before photos?

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Friz


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Sorry, I did not think to take a before photo

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heyu


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From bottom to top on mine was 430 in the middle,it was slightly lower at the front & higher at the rear. The new bottom rail is at the original height & the new top rail is sorta lined up with the bonnet.

I haven't got one of it undressed,sorry!

-- Edited by heyu on Sunday 31st of January 2010 09:49:43 PM

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trying to find motivation to do mine now

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if u find some can u get me some too

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motivation found after watching many vids on youtube bought the steel today will put it in this weekend ready for next weekend

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FOUND SOME MOTIVATION TO DO THE MODS TO MINE (ITS CALLED GERARD AND JOE BAWDEN) ONE SIDES DONE THE OTHER WOULD OF BEEN BUT THE WELDER CRAPPED ITSELF
JUST GOTTA FINISH THE REST OF IT PAINT IT AND ASSEMBLE IT SHOULDNT BE LONG NOW


-- Edited by procrastination on Tuesday 2nd of March 2010 06:28:44 PM

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