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 Post subject: Re: Locost R1 Revamp
PostPosted: April 30, 2018, 12:06 pm 
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That looks just awesome!

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 Post subject: Re: Locost R1 Revamp
PostPosted: April 30, 2018, 12:18 pm 
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ZiG wrote:
Might just be the angle, but does that still pass the broom test?

Broom test? What dat?

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 Post subject: Re: Locost R1 Revamp
PostPosted: April 30, 2018, 2:53 pm 
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Lonnie-S wrote:
ZiG wrote:
Might just be the angle, but does that still pass the broom test?

Broom test? What dat?



I believe the procedure is to lay a broomstick on the car (sans windshield) so that it runs from the roll bar to the nose. If the broomstick touches your helmet, the rollbar is too low.


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PostPosted: April 30, 2018, 3:28 pm 
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Pretty sure the rule book says 2" clearance between broomstick and helmet.

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 Post subject: Re: Locost R1 Revamp
PostPosted: April 30, 2018, 5:32 pm 
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Yes, it looks too short to be legal.

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