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Discussion in '348/355' started by Ferrari Fanatic, Jan 22, 2006.

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  1. Ferrari Fanatic

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    #1 Ferrari Fanatic, Jan 22, 2006
    Any decent roll bars out there without cutting and hacking the interior? All local tracks and sanctions will not even allow hoops for convertibles. I realize that the Berlinetta is a more suited track car with a stiffer chasis and is lighter, but forthe 2-3 track days I am going to do per year, I love the open feel of my convertible.

    What do you guys with Spiders do for track days?
     
  2. Feffman

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    #2 Feffman, Aug 15, 2008
    Hi All:

    Talk about reviving an old thread... Does anyone know if/where there a roll bar(s) hoops for an F355 Spyder? Gentlemen wants to run his Spyder at our track days but we can't let him in without some rollover protection.

    Feff
     
  3. jm348

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    #3 jm348, Aug 15, 2008
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  4. Agent_355

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    #4 Agent_355, Aug 15, 2008
    Take the Porsche. But seriously, I have been refused with my spider a few times except for "touring" laps which are strictly controlled. I would be interested myself if anything becomes available.
     
  5. fatbillybob

    fatbillybob Two Time F1 World Champ
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    #5 fatbillybob, Aug 15, 2008
    As a racer who has been punted offtrack in a Ferrari racecar into a wall and flipped over while minding my own business...

    racetrack + street 355 spyder = silly poor judgement
     
  6. davem

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    #6 davem, Aug 15, 2008
    Ouch, S**t happens on the track better safe than sorry. Convertibles without cages are just scary.
     
  7. jm348

    jm348 F1 Rookie
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    #7 jm348, Aug 16, 2008

    People race motorcycles.......:D
     
  8. LetsJet

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    #8 LetsJet, Aug 16, 2008
    I have the same feeling........

    Though many drivers think I'm over concerned.
     
  9. davem

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    #9 davem, Aug 16, 2008
    Thats true, at Pocono doing a track day in July i saw the Lifestar Helicopter come for a cycle rider in the track next to us. Corner worker said it comes all to often when they have bike events.
     
  10. Financialman

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    #10 Financialman, Aug 17, 2008
    I think you can still run at Laguna track day's without a roll bar. I did it a couple of years ago no problem. Could not run at Buttonwillow or Thunderhill though.


    I have not checked lately as I have a coupe I run now.
     

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