VW Nationals 2013 Supersprint May 25

[Water Boy]

I'm keen - the only thing that concerns me is this secondary bonnet restraint, I don't really want to install bonnet pins

How does this supersprint work? Is is timed laps or racing?

I just run a strap under my bonnet.

If you check Cams regs your car is pretty new so I dont think you need a 2nd restraint.

[Martin]

Thanks, I didn't read it right, the penny has just dropped, need rope or belt or pins
Ok, I should be able to arrange some sort of secondary bonnet restraint
Are there any simple kits for this? I'll hit google to get ideas

[Guy_H]

Maybe someone can contact the cams scrutineer about the bonnet release - (or if someone passes me the details, I can get it confirmed) - Modern cars with original un-modified hoods & locking mechanisms are exempt from this "extra restraint" as they are already fitted with a factory two stage system:

http://www.camsmanual.com.au/pdf/10_...A_B_2013-1.pdf

1. be fitted with two separate fasteners on any bonnet or other panel where the leading edge can be raised.The
fastening systems shall meet the following requirements:
(a) to be deemed separate, a fastening system shall continue to function if the second system is removed inits
entirety;
(b) they shall be of adequate strength and limited extensibility;
(c) they shall simultaneously hold the bonnet or panel closed or as an alternative for speed events only, one
fastening system shal lhold the bonnet or panel closed and its release shall allow the bonnet or panel to be
raised to provide access to a second fastening system fitted within the vehicle.The second fastening system
shall prevent the bonnet or panel from being raised more than 150mm from the fully closed position.
In a speed event, a road registered series production car fitted with an unmodified original equipment two stage fastening system shall be exempt from these requirements;

For sprint days, this has been accepted for some time. If you have a fiberglass bonnet or similar, you must comply with the two stage thing.

[Martin]

Excellent - thanks Guy - I'm keen to get out there and participate

[amazeer]

The bonnet restraint used to be exempt for road reg cars, then the exemption went away for a year or two, and now it is back which is great.

You still need to fit a fire extinguisher unfortunately. I'm currently having a second tilt at campaigning against its requirement for road reg vehicles but it wont be in place this year.

Useless trivia: Under CAMS rules you no longer need a fire extinguisher to do circuit races. So you could race 40 laps on a Saturday without one, then be turned away at a 4 lap supersprint the very next day in the same car on the same circuit because you dont have a ****y fire extinguisher that may or may not put out a fire. I'll win eventually. I just need to whine loud enough and get enough of the right people to whine with me, and find enough evidence that they are not enhancing safety in any way.

[Martin]

Got it, I can understand the desire for a second safety retainer for race cars, makes sense now

So where do I get a fire extinquisher???

[The_Hawk]

You can get them just about everywhere; Bunnings, Supercheap, Autobarn etc etc (and probably Big W and KMart too).

The only thing to make sure of is that the bracket it comes with is going to hold it in event of a crash and isn't just designed to keep it tacked to a wall in your kitchen. Basically you don't want a lump of steel flying around your car if the worst were to happen.

For racing CAMS says it must remain restrained under an acceleration of 25G, how exactly you test that is another question... but then a quick search for "CAMS approved Fire Extinguisher" turns up this:

SCA Fire Extinguisher - 1kg, Home & Vehicle, Metal Mounting Bracket - Supercheap Auto Australia



For those interested I did a write up when I put mine into the MK6 here:
MK6 Golf Fire Extinguisher Install

[Martin]

Awesome - I'm onto it now - thanking you!

[Water Boy]

The bonnet restraint used to be exempt for road reg cars, then the exemption went away for a year or two, and now it is back which is great.

You still need to fit a fire extinguisher unfortunately. I'm currently having a second tilt at campaigning against its requirement for road reg vehicles but it wont be in place this year.

Useless trivia: Under CAMS rules you no longer need a fire extinguisher to do circuit races. So you could race 40 laps on a Saturday without one, then be turned away at a 4 lap supersprint the very next day in the same car on the same circuit because you dont have a ****y fire extinguisher that may or may not put out a fire. I'll win eventually. I just need to whine loud enough and get enough of the right people to whine with me, and find enough evidence that they are not enhancing safety in any way.

Ahhhhh really this is new to me. My father runs in IP at state national/level and still runs an extinguisher.

[Water Boy]

Be awsome to get a good watercooled field out there.

I dont want to start an air vs water battle but I have notcied the aircoolers think they are better at Wakefield.