DaveK 0 Posted May 27, 2007 Basically as above, the cage needs to be FIA approved so is it actually permitted to build my own? Cheers, Dave Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baz 421 Posted May 27, 2007 I believe so, but you'll need a proper pipe bender, have to use the correct guage and size CDS tubing, and have some top notch welding, then it'll have to be inspected by a scrutineer at least i would of thought, if not someone of a higher status. I wouldn't have thought it'd be worth all the effort IMO. I'm sure there's a few guys that would know a bit more about it than i that will post. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brianthemagical 1 Posted May 27, 2007 have you had a look on the fia web site? there my be something there. on the cheacking front, i thought scrutineers just had to cheack the stickers/labels that show they are fia approved on parts to pass it. i would have thought that someone higher would have to approve it. on the idea of top notch welding, do you know that your welding is strong enough? it is your/someone elses life at stake. how can you check/approve welding? without destroying the item. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deejay391 0 Posted May 27, 2007 (edited) how can you check/approve welding? without destroying the item. NDT Non-destructive testing.... used alot in marine applications & big factory works, you basically take a X-Ray of the metal and se if there are any cracks under the surface, also a dye can be added that will show up hair line cracks. Very expensive but through Edited May 27, 2007 by deejay391 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
max0 5 Posted May 27, 2007 i watch a lot of autograss racing and got talking to one of the directors who was trying to egg me and a friend to get into racing anyway when we where asking him various questions he said one rule which he couldnt understand was if you went out and bought a fia roll cage it was illegal and your car wouldnt pass, but any one can make there own and it passes which is rather backwards and worrying. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baz 421 Posted May 27, 2007 (edited) That's Autograssing for you... Again IMHO i really can't see it being worth it. Edited May 27, 2007 by BazGTMi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rippthrough 98 Posted May 27, 2007 That's Autograssing for you... Again IMHO i really can't see it being worth it. They have to pay for a chassis to be tested and approved for the top-level guys, we had to have it done last year for the BORC. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baz 421 Posted May 27, 2007 Yeah sorry i'm not so clued up on the higher up classes tbh, but from what i know of, 'yeah we just weld some bars in here...' Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rippthrough 98 Posted May 27, 2007 Yeah sorry i'm not so clued up on the higher up classes tbh, but from what i know of, 'yeah we just weld some bars in here...' tbh, they tend to go way over the top to what you need to be safe anyway, as the chassis needs to be so stiff to keep the dampers working and stop the chassis bending. I mean: It's kinda strong. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
