[quote=“RRhodes” post=64616]I’d prefer not to use one of the designs that necessitates the removal of the windows and door panels.[/quote]Your priorities are misplaced sir. Most of us have been in at least 1 serious crash. I can’t even crack jokes on this issue. It’s one of those no-shitter don’t turn your kids into orphans issues.
Spend an evening watching crash videos if that will help. There’s a Miata video out there that shows a guy near the front of a pack losing it (got punted) and ending up sideways. His car sustained multiple hits on the side.
A couple yrs ago at Roebling turn 3 in the IFU race, someone (Damien?) ended up sideways on the exit of turn 3. This was lap 1 so the whole crazed IFU pack was 2 and 3 wide at >100mph right behind him. I, sadly, was watching from Flag 4, but that’s how good signature blocks are formed.
What followed was an absolute miracle of SpecE30 cooperation and skill as the entire pack herringboned to left and right into the grass to avoid Damien. It was a goddamned miracle that multiple cars didn’t plow right into him.
If I was in the cage design stage, I’d do sidebars like Jim Pantas did http://www.wildhorsesracing.com/cars/79AIXCar/tn_tn_20111218%20axi%20mustang%20006_sm_sm.html
“I don’t wanna remove my door panels”. Dude, get a grip on yourself.