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MTPyle
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We had the old school seat belt type and it got jammed a few times then we went to the latch like on a racing belt and it’s way better. A little harder to latch but way faster to get out, which is when it matters. So based on our experience I would go with the latch type see link below
Kartek latch
on that topic we have PRP nets now that are timing out. Thinking of switching to the Hostyle type that are smaller holes. I hear they are easier to see thru
what netting are you using?
Mike
Kartek latch
on that topic we have PRP nets now that are timing out. Thinking of switching to the Hostyle type that are smaller holes. I hear they are easier to see thru
what netting are you using?
Mike
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I am pretty certain that the spring loaded bar systems are not going to be legal much longer. There were some failures of those style setups that had bad consequences and it is my recollection that they were gonna be phased out.
these VVVVV are what I sell the most of
Mounting Hardware Latch, Link & Bar, Driver Side (latch towards front of cage)
Mounting Hardware Latch, Link & Bar, Driver Side (latch towards front of cage), trust the company that has been producing off-road equipment for over 30 years in MasterCraft Safety. Proudly made in the USA.
www.mastercraftsafety.com
Rcamp99
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You are correct. Too many failures. The latch and link will be the ones accepted.I am pretty certain that the spring loaded bar systems are not going to be legal much longer. There were some failures of those style setups that had bad consequences and it is my recollection that they were gonna be phased out.
these VVVVV are what I sell the most of
Mounting Hardware Latch, Link & Bar, Driver Side (latch towards front of cage)
Mounting Hardware Latch, Link & Bar, Driver Side (latch towards front of cage), trust the company that has been producing off-road equipment for over 30 years in MasterCraft Safety. Proudly made in the USA.www.mastercraftsafety.com
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I'll never understand why that A pillar area needs a net/plexiglass. What a total PITA. If your arms are going out that hole you've got problems that a net isn't going to solve. Heck why not put a net in the front windshield opening, or in the rear opening too?
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With the amount of cactus that comes through the windshield, I kinda want a windshield net.
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At the 2020 mint and the 2020 UTVWC races where Bill Savage was tech director they made those spots “must have netting “. This caught me off guard at the mint. I was ready at the UTVWC though. I bought a tennis net and sold it by the foot. I’ll bet 50 cars had my tennis netting on them.
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That was a mess. There were guys with the zip ties, blue tape, and even Seran wrap on the front side windows at Mint400. LOL classic.
the spring style button that we had should be outlawed. We assumed it was good as that what was in our truck. But it was a mess. Actually jammed in two roll overs we had. Gladly those did not have fire involved. Once when I rolled at V2R qualifying. I got out and Connor was in there yelling, he could not get his net open so had to crawl over to my side.
tech inspectors need to make rules clear well before the race. You can’t wait until race tech to tell someone they can’t have something or need something. Changing our window latch was a big project, no way we could do that at a race.
Mike
the spring style button that we had should be outlawed. We assumed it was good as that what was in our truck. But it was a mess. Actually jammed in two roll overs we had. Gladly those did not have fire involved. Once when I rolled at V2R qualifying. I got out and Connor was in there yelling, he could not get his net open so had to crawl over to my side.
tech inspectors need to make rules clear well before the race. You can’t wait until race tech to tell someone they can’t have something or need something. Changing our window latch was a big project, no way we could do that at a race.
Mike