evans (11/16/82)
I've seen one too many accidents and was wondering if anyone out there has had any experience with such things as *real* shoulder harnesses, roll cages, etc. for small Rabbit-like objects. What sort of costs are involved? thanks in advance Steve Crandall BTL Murray Hill
wookie (11/17/82)
Yes, roll cages are available for most any small sporty car including VW Rabbit and Scirocco. All you need is connections into the racing world and since I am here at BTL Murray Hill, I will be happy to get some info to you. From the smae sources you may find various types of seat belts and while those used in racing are best I think you may find them a little cumbersome for average car use. I'll be glad to show you a typical race car belt system. For general interest periodicals like Auto Week can provide sources for roll cages and other racing equipment. Another big help is Auto World in Scranton, Pa for those on the east coast. The west coast is of course loaded with such places. Another thought is to have a cage custom built for your car and the experts in welding for this area are the people at Raceweld in Lebanon NJ. Bill Mataka is the guy who does the work and may seem a bit unusual and maybe a little difficult at first but I have all my race car welding done there because the man is the best. Their number is (201) 236-6533. There must be someone else out there in netland who is into the showroom stock racing class who might no of a good rollcage source so let us know. In the meantime I'll look around and contact you directly. Keith Bauer Bell Labs Murray Hill 2D-514 X7557 White Tiger Racing