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Window net question?? #1437334 05/16/13 10:01 AM 05/16/13 10:01 AM
Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 188 Middletown, Ohio J Joes66dart OP member
Joes66dart OP member J Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 188 Middletown, Ohio	We put a new chassis under the car this year and it has a funny car cage. The car will cert 7.50 but will probably only run 10.00 -10.30 I have been looking over the rules and seen that a net is required for 9.99 and faster but I have also heard that since we have a funny car cage that one is required no matter what the ET. Can anyone here clarify this for me.

Re: Window net question?? [Re: Joes66dart] #1437335 05/16/13 10:14 AM 05/16/13 10:14 AM
Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 52,972 Romeo MI MR_P_BODY Master
MR_P_BODY Master Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 52,972 Romeo MI	Quote: We put a new chassis under the car this year and it has a funny car cage. The car will cert 7.50 but will probably only run 10.00 -10.30 I have been looking over the rules and seen that a net is required for 9.99 and faster but I have also heard that since we have a funny car cage that one is required no matter what the ET. Can anyone here clarify this for me. I cant answer your question for FACT but I am doing the same thing with my Rampage... its a full tube chassis but without the F/C cage ...I'm not even gonna cert it since I can only run 10.0 without a license.. to me your just making a safer car but still under the 10.0

Re: Window net question?? [Re: MR_P_BODY] #1437336 05/16/13 02:08 PM 05/16/13 02:08 PM
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6PKRTSE master 6 Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 4,566 Motor City	My 70' Challenger is certed for 7:50 (25.5) also. Won't be running near that anytime soon at the rate I am going. Yes, a window net is required with a f.c. cage. Here is how we did mine. 7708013-100_1667[640x480].jpg (53 downloads) 1963 Belvedere 440 Max Wedge Tribute 1970 Charger R/T S.E. 440 Six Pack 1970 Challenger R/T, 528 Hemi 1970 Charger 500 S.E. 440 4 BBL 1970 Plymouth Road Runner 383 1974 Chrysler New Yorker 440 1996 2500 RAM 488 V-10 4X4 2004 3500 Dually Cummins 4x4 2012 Challenger R/T Classic.

Re: Window net question?? [Re: 6PKRTSE] #1437337 05/18/13 12:41 AM 05/18/13 12:41 AM
Joined: Mar 2013 Posts: 197 Nor-Cal L loaderpro member
loaderpro member L Joined: Mar 2013 Posts: 197 Nor-Cal	If your car requires a cage, then a window net is also required, no matter what the ET is.

Re: Window net question?? [Re: loaderpro] #1437338 05/18/13 06:31 AM 05/18/13 06:31 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 11,657 Fitchburg,Massachusetts MPerry Mopahts memba'
MPerry Mopahts memba' Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 11,657 Fitchburg,Massachusetts	Quote: If your car requires a cage, then a window net is also required, no matter what the ET is. Are you sure on that? I'd ask the tech guy at your track! http://www.northeastdragracing.com/showthread.php?9850-Window-net Re: Window net Originally Posted by Top452 If you are running in the 10s do you need a window net if the car has a cage. Thanks Let's clear this up Window nets you do not need a window net if you run 10.0 or slower If you run 135 mph you need one. Window nets do not have to be replaced if thay are ribbon type as long as there in good shape , the fish net ones have to be replaced every two years . Pro classes must replace them in two years. I hope this helps every one to understand this rule. Buddy Scurto Tech Director NED

Re: Window net question?? [Re: MPerry] #1437339 05/18/13 10:16 AM 05/18/13 10:16 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,533 Alexandria, LA B Blucuda413 master
Blucuda413 master B Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,533 Alexandria, LA	The operative word here is "requires". If your running in the 10s you do not require a cage and therefore even if you have a cage a window net is not required. If you run a 9.99 you are "required" to have a cage and there are also "required" to have a window net. as mentioned above the exception is that if you run 135 or more in the 10s then you must meet the same requirements as if you were running in the 9s.

Re: Window net question?? [Re: Blucuda413] #1437340 05/19/13 02:52 AM 05/19/13 02:52 AM
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loaderpro member L Joined: Mar 2013 Posts: 197 Nor-Cal	If you have removed the firewall, or replaced the flooring in your car with tin, you are required to have a full cage, and under that same rule a window net is then required. If the car is certed to run 7.50 it must use a window net regardless of Et or speed. Doubtful? Go to a track with one of these vehicles and attempt to get through tech without one.

Re: Window net question?? [Re: loaderpro] #1437341 05/19/13 07:01 AM 05/19/13 07:01 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 11,657 Fitchburg,Massachusetts MPerry Mopahts memba'
MPerry Mopahts memba' Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 11,657 Fitchburg,Massachusetts	Quote: If the car is certed to run 7.50 it must use a window net regardless of Et or speed. Doubtful? Go to a track with one of these vehicles and attempt to get through tech without one. Read my post above. That is a post from the head tech guy at New England Dragway in response to a similar question!(an NHRA track)

Re: Window net question?? [Re: MPerry] #1437342 05/20/13 12:14 AM 05/20/13 12:14 AM
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loaderpro member L Joined: Mar 2013 Posts: 197 Nor-Cal	6:3 WINDOW NET An SFI 27.1 ribbon-type or mesh-type window net is mandatory on any full-bodied car required by the rules to have a roll cage. Window net must be securely mounted on the inside of the roll cage, with the permanent attachment at the bottom. All attachment points must be designed in an attempt to protect the driver and avoid contact with track surface or guardwall. Eyelet clips, dogleash hardware, hose clamps, etc. prohibited. Penetration of webbing, except as performed by manufacturer, prohibited. Any modification to net must be performed by manufacturer. ROLL CAGE Roll cage mandatory in cars running 10.99 (6.99) or quicker or any car exceeding 135 mph. In full-bodied cars, with unaltered firewall, floor, and body (from firewall rearward, wheeltubs permitted), running between 10.00 (6.40) and 10.99 (*6.99), roll bar permitted 7712199-pomona.jpg (35 downloads)

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