Re: Thar Hard Top, how safe in a roll over? Quote:
Originally Posted by red herring Fazal bhai...I remember how you had started a thread on HHT development. So was a little perplexed when you started this one.
here's a link to my roll cage fitted Thar - post #89. This has been done by Prabhu himself. Do let me know if you think this one works. | Red Herring,
The reason for starting this thread dawned upon me after a very recent incident of a Thar roll over.
Reg. the RC, I personally would want it to be bolted to horizontally than lateral as on your Thar. Quote:
Originally Posted by Sudarshan The answer to the opening post is critical , but for safety purpose not to be relied on anything other than a properly made six point roll cage with adequate seat belts . | Sudarshan,
As rightly pointed out, there is no alternative to a six point roll cage, HT or ST. Quote:
Originally Posted by Tejas@perioimpl Definitely not in my opinion.
@Go Slow: a hill climb gone wrong or a side incline can also cause catastrophic crashes at slow speeds of offroading. | Tejas, An HT definitely offers more protection than a ST, though maybe not life saving.
Yes, an off road roll over can go unimaginably wrong and fatal too. Quote:
Originally Posted by Dodge_Viper Very valid concern. The rear passengers are at maximum risk, since if the side facing seats are retained alongwith hardtop, there is no provision of seat belts. Is it possible to fit a rollover bar inside a hardtop? Or if front facing seats are installed, where are seat belts mounted? | Dodge Viper,
Yes, it is definitely possible to have an RC inside the HT, many have done it.
The rear seat belt can be fixed on the vertical pipe of the RC as on the Lynx, but make sure the pipe for the RC is a thick guage (4mm in my case) and so is the bracket with solid weld and not a cosmetic RC. Quote:
Originally Posted by GoSlow In off road scenarios usually the vehicle is at very slow speeds and the terrain may also be soft so likely hood of major damage is low. The issue is with on-raod performance where a vehicle with 100+ bhp and no safety features is a big danger to all occupants (family, friends, kids, etc..). How do we best safeguard against this hazard. What are out options? | Go Slow,
As Tejas mentioned, do not underestimate an off road roll over however slow the speed, it is most unpredictable and incalculable depending on the terrain and angle.
Though a HT may take the first blow better than a ST but it is no safety without a RC, the best safeguard is an RC, still lives were lost in spite of RC's. Regards,
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