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6/29/20, 11:44 PM   #5
Re: Roll bar padding
Charles Nungester
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Originally Posted by diversified View Post
I agree with Mike. Charles, foam padding like pool noodles, pipe insulation or even the bright colored foam tubes sold as roll bar padding to the unsuspecting is useless for driver protection.

If you are going to add roll bar padding, the only way to go is the SFI spec 45.1 approved stuff.
BCSI offers it in a pre-contoured "U" shape to fit different size roll cage tubing and has a peel and stick adhesive already attached for simple and quick installation. Comes in colors and a few thickness/durometer options that all still meet the spec. It's pretty readily available in the Indy area or online.

Well it's not useless, However if like you pointed out, Stuff has become safer and available since my 25yrs ago even working on a Sprint. GO FOR IT! And thanks for the info.
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