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alex3d · 05-08-2015, 11:40 AM

Nice roll cage, any news about Zl1 on fire? or just a new speed circuit around a volcano? just kidding.

NDZL1 · 05-08-2015, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Nickey31

I will take some other pics within the next day or two.

Seats are Corbeaus. They sit a little higher than I prefer. The stock seats with the micro-fiber centers are for sale.

5 Point is Teachtech. TeamTech costs a little more but they sew in cushioning under the shoulders and cam lock and are much more comfortable.

Full cage from the main hoop forward is wrapped in leather. I need to get the back re-done to cover the pull cable and fire suppression tubing.

Hey Nickey Kurt Tucker the owner is a good friend of mine. He does make the best belts IMO I use his belts in my racecars since he started making them I think it was around 1988 or so his shop is only 2 miles from my house Its nice to see a small business guys stuff from your hometown in peoples cars and to here people say good things about his products I will tell him that I seen this he will be happy

JusticePete · 05-08-2015, 04:21 PM

Safety first.

Nickey31 · 05-08-2015, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by alex3d

Nice roll cage, any news about Zl1 on fire? or just a new speed circuit around a volcano? just kidding.

In September when we raced, this Porsche went off the road and caught on fire. His navigator (daughter) walked away with minor injuries but was unable to pull her dad out. I didn't know him, but I understand he was a very good driver and had done many open road racing events prior. Accidents happen. In open road racing, you don't have run-off areas or safety barriers and safety crews are not always close by.

Not only is the fire suppression system required for the 170 MPH classes, but was something I just felt was necessary. As Justice Pete, said, "safety first".

NicKey · 05-09-2015, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Nickey31

I will take some other pics within the next day or two.

Seats are Corbeaus. They sit a little higher than I prefer. The stock seats with the micro-fiber centers are for sale.

I believe that we left the seat track stock on your set up. There is approx 3/4" to be had by modifying the seat track mount, just FYI.

Good Luck and be safe.

Nickey31 · 05-09-2015, 06:44 PM

Thanks Stefano.

I'll follow up on the seat tracks, as a little lower would be good for visibility.

We leave on Wednesday for tech inspection in Vegas Thursday morning. Mile Shootout is Friday. 90 mile open road race is Sunday. We'll let you know how we do. Then its off to the drag strip to test that new triple disc from Ram.

05-08-2015, 11:40 AM	#15
alex3d Drives: zl1 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 79	Nice roll cage, any news about Zl1 on fire? or just a new speed circuit around a volcano? just kidding.

05-08-2015, 04:21 PM	#17
JusticePete Drives: Camaro Justice Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 20,171	Safety first.

05-09-2015, 06:44 PM	#20
Nickey31 Drives: 2012 Nickey ZL1 #001, 2014 Corvette Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 122 View My Garage	Thanks Stefano. I'll follow up on the seat tracks, as a little lower would be good for visibility. We leave on Wednesday for tech inspection in Vegas Thursday morning. Mile Shootout is Friday. 90 mile open road race is Sunday. We'll let you know how we do. Then its off to the drag strip to test that new triple disc from Ram.