On Saturday, 24 August 2013 01:00:39 UTC+1, Eddie wrote: > > Hi Matt > Yes, I did look into this's couple of years ago. > Any full cage that you look at will need to come with the full FIA > paperwork if you wish to race. Without the official paperwork to prove that > it is built to spec, you will fail scrutaneering. >
If you're competing in the UK then I don't think that you have to have (expensive) FIA approval - that's only for international races. You will have to comply with the regs from section K of the Blue Book, which you can read here: http://msauk.org/uploadedfiles/msa_forms/bluebooks/13/151_189_Common_Regulations_for_Competitors_%28Safety%29_%28K%29.pdf(or from http://msauk.org/site/cms/contentviewarticle.asp?article=1158 if the spaces in the direct link don't work). People do make their own cages, but you have to be very sure of your welding ability, as you can guarantee that a scrutineer will be particularly interested in a home-made cage. I'd talk to one of the manufacturers about a one-off - try the likes of Caged, Custom Cages or Safety Devices, especially if you think you might want to do some sort of competition in the future. The biggest problem with a Q might be finding a suitable class for competing in. I don't know what the entry-level race scene is like these days, but I know that if I did a speed event (hillclimbing or sprinting) in my H4 then much of the time I'd be in a specialist production car class up against Seven clones, often with bike engines. And whilst I'm not in it for the winning (yet....), it's nice to think that you might have a chance...... Pete -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
