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Old 10-19-2020, 09:09 AM
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Originally Posted by mr bruce View Post
interesting that many of the vintage racers in Europe run hardtops, in some series it's required, and the LeMans style tops have reported a 15mph increase in speed, might help with driver comfort in cold temps, and best of all, I just so happen to know of some one that makes the LeMans tops(wink,wink)
Well how come you don't mention that when I saw you at Pit Race last year?

I know that the hardtop does increase the top end speed due to better aerodynamics but I like the open car look and beside, with the side protection that I had welded in it would be a real pain trying to squeeze in to the drivers seat, and even more difficult to ge out of quickly if needed. Right now I can quickly unbuckle the race harness and jump over the door to get out.

I have a friend who races a Formula Ford and he has to squeeze himself into it, in an emergency it would take him way too long to get out if he needs to.

Jim
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