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Drag Racing Discussions => Front Engine Dragsters => Topic started by: MikenMpls on February 26, 2016, 05:37:56 PM

Title: ISP products or roll cage padding
Post by: MikenMpls on February 26, 2016, 05:37:56 PM

Looking for input on this one. I am almost done re-assembling my car and I have waited until now to decide about which product to use.
Do I use the ISP roll cage protection or do I just use the simple roll cage padding and zip ties? I really do not like the look of the simple padding but it's light and easy to remove and install. The ISP stuff is trick and much slicker looking on the car but has its drawbacks (visibility and cost).  I realize the safety properties of both are not equal but are both adequate?
Help me make this call guys!

Title: Re: ISP products or roll cage padding
Post by: retroboy on February 26, 2016, 08:52:55 PM

The stick on stuff is absolute crap. Won't bend, splits and takes up a heap of space.  People will tell ya that it just needs a bit of heat to form it up - they're dreamin'. I have it but the best place for it is the bin.
Cheers
Tony

Title: Re: ISP products or roll cage padding
Post by: MikenMpls on February 27, 2016, 06:23:42 PM

Thanks Tony! still have not made up my mind. I have a few weeks before the local track opens...

Title: Re: ISP products or roll cage padding
Post by: Oldschool on February 27, 2016, 06:31:53 PM

May be different types,but I have good stick on with a few ties and work great. ISP is good stuff but exspensive. If you have the money go for it if not go with the other. I have used the stick on in Sprint Car,Late Model and modified dirt cars with no problem. There is good stuff out there and there is crap.
I use Longacre and it forms great and looks great . Check it out Motorsports of KC in Kansas City ,KS

Title: Re: ISP products or roll cage padding
Post by: MikenMpls on February 28, 2016, 03:30:13 PM

I will order some longacre and see how it works.  I want the ISP but the cost and visibility restriction are big drawbacks. I realize the fastest cars use the ISP stuff but at this age i want to enjoy the view while I can.

Title: Re: ISP products or roll cage padding
Post by: Paul New on February 28, 2016, 04:12:05 PM

I have run this on my car it took a little heat and the wraps to set the bend once it sat for a week I cut the tie wraps off.
http://secure.chassisshop.com/partdetail/C72-150/

Title: Re: ISP products or roll cage padding
Post by: dreracecar on February 29, 2016, 09:17:13 AM

Quote from: MikenMpls on February 28, 2016, 03:30:13 PM

I will order some longacre and see how it works.  I want the ISP but the cost and visibility restriction are big drawbacks. I realize the fastest cars use the ISP stuff but at this age i want to enjoy the view while I can.

WTH!!!

 Its a drag race and you are going straight and dont have time to look around.
   Depending on class you may be reguired to have the ISP. I made a tool to cut down the Hard pad (I do mean hard) so it is not so thick and still retain the SFI numbers, Being not as thick makes forming it less of a hassle

Title: Re: ISP products or roll cage padding
Post by: StigO on February 29, 2016, 12:57:04 PM

If you care about your head use the ISP stuff.