Center Seat RZR-XP Build
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No doubt a fine line. I just know when I rolled at the Soboba GP around 50 mph, I was glad to have the additional bracing and no damage to the car or rollcage. I guess it also depends how many times you want to build a cage too.
Total "strength" of the cage needs to take into account many factors, not just bracing (ex. material used, how tight the joints are, proper welds, wall thickness, etc.). Still a balancing act, though, but most of that stuff (baring wall thickness) doesn't affect the weight of the cage.
That's the plan, but I just removed the grease fitting. Won't be an issue.
Round 1 of the Georgia Off Road Series at Durhamtown, GA is on March 30th. That will be the first race.
The first part of the day is a two moto short course race. Their short course is about 50' wide in most places and is an absolute blast on a RZR. Your finishing order from the short course race determines your starting position for the night endurance race. The night race is 3 hours on the woods course. The woods course is like riding rails. The dirt is amazingly tacky and swept smooth.
More info - http://sxsjunkie.com/2013/01/georgia-off-road-racing-series/
Thinking about relocating the upper shock mount, but adding weight is not something I want to do.
It isn't so much a height issue with the shocks as it is a leverage ratio and tunability opportunity.
Yep, getting them closer to a 1:1 ratio definitely allows for a lot better tunability and less shock fade, but you will lose travel if you maintain the same mounting location on the a-arms at the same time. Like you said, though, it all comes with a price, because once you go down this path, you're adding more weight with longer shocks and more metal to create the new mounting locations.
I decided to go ahead and brace up the b-pillar. Mostly because I wanted to protect the exhaust from a rear impact or roll over. The brace from the rear "bumper" to the b-pillar is cheap insurance.
Rear fenders are mounted with a slight "bobtail". It accentuates the narrow/slim look of the cage.
HiPer Bling!!!!
Rear fenders are mounted with a slight "bobtail". It accentuates the narrow/slim look of the cage.
HiPer Bling!!!!
Heck no! Not a chance. I have learned that lesson.
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