Anthony, I know that Paul Norris had entered, but is likely to have been refunded his entry, due to the new requirement for roll bars in all open cars. Tom...
Can any body tell me if the hitachi distributor (ex nissan pulsar) can fit in a sprite (MkIIa) or does it foul on the steering column? cheers Andy ... Do you...
At CAMS State Executive Meeting, the week before last, I specifically asked the Chair of the NSW Supersprint Advisory Panel re the requirement, in the 2006...
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Should be OK Andy, I haven't seen one but I have looked at these dizzies and I don't think the body is significantly bigger than Lucas. The other option is a...
David, The MG Car Club added it's own requirement, in response to what they perceived to be the way things were heading. The 2006 manual wasn't available at...
Schedule J of the 2006 CAMS Manual states, Clause 1.3, page 6-22 stated that rollover protection is required: "State Level and above Speed Events: all cars...
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I got a call from the event organiser asking If I had a roll cage, He said no mater what tyres you have if you have an open top vehicle you won't be accepted ...
I have read that the whole kaboodle is about 3cm longer than Lucas 25D4....combined with the lack of 90 degree wires from the cap...i think it will be mighty...
I have just received a sparkling new horn button for my Nardi steering wheel from Sportscar Accessories Inc. in Seaside, California. Just want to commend...
I have had sprite parts from Colin Dodds and Tony Bennetto delivered 'next day'. Now that's better than waiting a week. Their prices has always been ...
Yes, Bert, but Colin and Tony don't have Nardi horn buttons on their shelves, and would have to do what I have done. I wasn't disparaging Colin or Tony's...
Thanks. I'll bring this matter up at the next State Exec. meeting. It might be that the organisers are simply misreading Schedule J. Is the requirement for ROP...
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Hi David If running a car that is original Sedan, not registered and with out rol over protection is that car still allowed to compete a super sprint? Cheers ...
Anthony, CAMS has mandatory no requirement for any form of roll-over protection in Club-level events, only State Championship and above. Yes, this means Denes...
David, As per my messgae yesterday, MG put their rges together, prior to the 2006 manual being available and after considering 2 roll-over incidents in 2005...
Ant, Schedule B if the CAMS Manual, Clause 3, page 6-6, says that all automobiles in Speed Events must "be fitted with a roll bar or roll cage and safety...
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Brett, Thanks. Anthony was saying yesterday that MG Car Club was rejecting all open cars without ROPS, regardless of whether they had "Sticky" or...
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Oops! Second last paragraph should have read (re Schedule J): "FOR STATE LEVEL AND ABOVE SPEED EVENTS, AND THEREFORE FOR LOWER THAN STATE LEVEL SPEED EVENTS". ...
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No problem.i thought that was the case but was put off by the current round of events. the corolla painted white now.so its more like $1050. Cheers Ant. ... ...
How does one go about getting a rollbar for a spridget? Is it possible to obtain a compromise between meeting the CAMS/FIA rules and still having a road...
Colin Dodds (Sprite Parts)sells very good, CAMS compliant roll bars at a reasonable price. (I don't have shares in his company!). There are probably others....
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Of course if you have Bugeye, this isn't so easy. The CAMS Schedule J diagrams require the back stays to join the top of the rollbar and be suitably angled. ...
G'day anonymous I can supply a bolt-in CAMS approved roll bar, nylon dipped (so it never needs painting) and complete with mounting brackets, nuts and bolts....
G`day Col. Does the bar support the soft top? Cheers Russ. ... From: Colin Dodds To: spridgets-aus@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, February 03, 2006 4:42 PM ...
David, But you need to be about 4 foot tall to meet the required 50 mm clearance between top of helmet and top of roll over protection. And thanks for your...
It all depends on how low your seat is, Bert. In the Toolbox, I have no seat base - just a thin piece of foam between posterior and floor. Uncomfortable at...
To describe Schedule J as complex is like describing the universe as big. There can be no doubt that roll over protection in an open car is a good idea. If...
G'day all While you consider Bruce's very logical suggestion, please also consider one more thing - he is a Solicitor. avagoodday Colin ... From: "Bruce Miles"...
