4 door window net?

#1

Can those with 4 doors let me know what window nets and mounting set-ups you are using? I have read that all of the standard nets are too big for the smaller 4 door window opening.

thanks for your help.

#2

Patton is off racing at CMP this weekend (the king of the 4-doors) so he can weigh in later, but I am pretty sure he uses the same type of nets as anyone else. The key is really the dimensions of your cage, not the placement of the B-pillar.

What story did you hear about nets and 4-doors? That is a new one to me.

#3

The top of the door is tight on a standard window net…but there are window nets out there that work…you can find one…

#4

So, no thoughts/experiences on this?

I have seen that Schroth makes 2 sized nets 20x(something) and then a 16x16 that they state is for a sedan. These are pretty expensive so I would prefer to know if I can use one of the cheaper models and if there are mounting issues with doing this.

#5

I run a 4dr and I haven’t had time to measure my window net for you but I can tell you my cage builder just included it as part of my cage-building fee and he didn’t have any fitment problems or complications from the fact that it was a 4dr. If i remember, I’ll measure mine and get back to you. Before the cage went in, I was really nervous about how the cage would fit the 4dr chassis, but it turns out that it fits in a perfectly natural way… you see it and you go "oh, that makes sense."

#6

mrussell wrote:

Great. Thanks.

My car is at the cage builder as we speak so if you have any specific likes dislikes about your cage let me know. Generally speaking I think the cage will be very similar to a coupe cage.

#7

Is BJ doing the cage? Robinson? Rick Maxon? Estimated time of racing? Give us an update and a call if you need help. Regards, Robert Patton 770-886-2500

#8

Thanks Robert. The car is at J3 Racing in Gainsville. BJ had a big project and did not have time for a few months. Not sure about completion date, but I am pushing for end of next week as I still have a lot of ‘small’ stuff to do. Given that most things take me twice as long as they take most other folks I will be squeeking by to get ready for RA. I just registered for Road Atlanta today, so at least I have a date to shoot for.

#9

i have a 4 door and got the net from winecountrymotorsports in sonoma CA.
I did have to lengthen the bottom bar due to the nascar door bars.
I will take some pics and send later.

#804

#10

thbrewst wrote:

I doubt that! :unsure:

#11

Why is that…
what do you doubt?

#12

motormuncher wrote:

[quote]Why is that…
what do you doubt?[/quote]

Yes, no one should ever question my ability to be a complete idiot when working on cars.

#13

that he is slower than me …

motormuncher wrote:

[quote]Why is that…
what do you doubt?[/quote]

#14

here is the pic i promised

#15

maybe it’s the angle of the picture, but how do you release that net from the outside?
cheers,
bruce

#16

it has the GM version belt release at the top left corner.
It is the angle that doesn’t really show it.

#17

Could you please take more detailed pics. I just can’t figure it out how to attach it (dumb ass). I got the NASCAR style big trapezoid net that covers the entire window. I probably need something smaller.
BTW, you can get very good deals from Summit Racing.

#18

yeah, you don’t want to cover your line of sight to your side mirror
bruce

#19

Vic - my car is still in prep, but here is how my 4-door window net is set up. IO Port top mount, g-force mesh net, stainless wire support strap, 1 1/2 inch bar clamp at the rear with a welded-on threaded rod to mount rear of lower bar.
Ed

#20

I tried to use the pipe clamp as illustrated above, but it won’t work for me. Take a look at this photo and see what I’m dealing with, and recommend a solution. Please. :unsure:
http://mongrelmotorsports.homestead.com/files/netoutside.JPG
I thought about looping steel cable around the cage and attaching it to the metal strip, but am unsure as to the legality of it passing tech.