Hey Gang,

I'm prepping my first car for IP and have been reviewing the requirements (as opposed to recommendations) for safety gear.  I've got some questions on what I'll need to do to get the car approved.

These are the items I'm not sure about:

- general circuit breaker (not required for IP according to GCR appx V 4.D).
- tow hooks (not mentioned in appx V, are they discussed elsewhere?)
- window net (can arm restraints be used instead?)
- fire suppression (appx V 6.A states 'where require by class regulations' - is a fire extinguisher sufficient, or is a full suppression system required for IP?)

The cage is well underway, the seat is mounted & harness attachment points determined, I'll need to get a HANS device & then I should be good to go.

I'm planning on the above items, but may not be able to get everything done prior to the first race.

Also, if the circuit breaker is not strictly required for IP, if I do install one - can I put it in a (slightly) alternate but equally functional spot (on the cage just inside the window opening by the A-pillar instead of on the front fender (I don't have a cowl, and the fender doesn't wrap around much so a switch on the fender would actually stick out the side of the car)?

Thanks in advance for any input & advice!

Cheers,
Darwin.

Thanks for the input!

Yeah, the 'general circuit breaker' is the electrical kill switch from what I gather.  I'd be happy to put one on the cage just inside the window, if that would pass tech.  Good news.

Do you know what the correct size is for the fire extinguisher?

I'll start shopping for the window netting...

Cheers,
Darwin.

CACC GCR has no exemption for IP cars class regarding a master switch.
Tow hooks are in appendix V.11
You must have a window net. Appendix V.5 covers this.
A fire extinguisher is required for all new IP class cars as these cars must be built to the current SCCA IT prep rules.  I see no ".A' in appendix V.6
Remember your roll cage must be an eight point cage plus the dashboard level bar.
Are you using the 2011 CACC rules? Please read the available 2011 CACC rules. I can only find some of the wording you are quoting in some pre 2011 CACC rule books. Things have changed.

You might try directing any serious enquiries to either myself or Jim Kurtz directly.

I had a chat with Steve Hudson this morning and there's a few issues which you'll need to address.

michael_currie@telus.net for me, or j.kurtz@shaw.ca for Jim.

Use my e-mail. You'r more likely to get an answer.