Yes! Originally it was done without the X. I had the X added and my impression was the joints instead of being attached only to the down bars would be partially on the hoop and partially on the frame. More weld area at the hoop and frame equals more strength. When a checked progress I saw what was being done but I am too nice and didn’t want to ask him to redo any of his work. He worked alone out of his garage and is a nice guy.
Angularity is your friend. I think you don’t see a lot of stuff in drag racing as other motorsports because drag racing is behind by at least 15 years especially when it comes to safety. Have you ever seen another form of racing where a plastic seat that looks like it came from a laundry mat is ok in a car going 150 mph? I shouldn’t talk because I still have a bench seat at 132 mph. But at least I KNOW it’s unsafe. And let’s not forget flammable upholstery and carpet.
My inner rockers are 2x4 .134 wall rectangle tubing.
That would then be trying to hit the upper trailing arm mount maybe.
That’s good. Now think a little higher…up where you set
Couple of prayers and bubble wrap, that's what I do. Then again, my wagon has only gone over 100mph a couple times. I'll let you use my bubble wrap James.
