My backs bendability has lessened to the point that it's now virtually impossible for me to get in out of the Procomp
The roll-cage is going
to have to come off! Bit of a shame as i like the 'shape' of the car with the cage on.
Damn, blast and a more than just a little tarnation!
My backs bendability has lessened to the point that it's now virtually impossible for me to get in out of the Procomp The roll-cage is going
to have to come off! Bit of a shame as i like the 'shape' of the car with the cage on.
I had the same problem a few years back! I went to my Chiropractor who got me into several different positions (a half nelson was included I think 
)
and after a few yelps from me I was able to walk again AND get into my car!
you'll have to see it for a thrid of the price you paid 
sorry, its not funny i know. i tak eit by the sound of taking the cage off, its not a case of loosening up a before you can fit in again?
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Originally posted by RazMan
I had the same problem a few years back! I went to my Chiropractor who got me into several different positions (a half nelson was included I think
LOL... don't worry about the medical side of things chaps - the best in the various medical businesses have looked at it for years now and
they've all concluded that it's proper knacked. It's all about the pain management now and just dealing with flare-ups as they
happen.
Anyway... the car! I've said it before - I bought into the Seven style design because I could just step-into them, slide down and get comfy in
my wee cocoon. Getting out was just a reversal of the same process!
I did anticipate that the cage would have to come off it at some time, but not this soon
It's made up my mind though - I'm going for the complete refresh... would be pointless not to! So let the strippage commence (and no -
there will be no sale to follow! All components will be re-fitted!). 
PS - Just my tuppence on the whole Chiropractor 'thing'... I've seen lots of Doctors, Misters and Professors, and each of them have
told me to stay away from Chiropractors as they will only irritate my condition. I'm sticking to their advice!
look back through the old posts about scotts back - I don't think any physios or chiropractors are going to help
[edit - too late]
I take it the cage is bolted on - do you have a normal roll bar to swap it over ?
[Edited on 22/2/2011 by mcerd1]
I think, given previous threads that have included some of his medical info, Scootz is more than aware of the options available to him and no amount
of manipulation is going to get him to bend to get in through the cage.
Scootz - have you tried going in and out through the "roof"? Quite a common approach amongst the racers. Hoik yourself up onto the side roof
bar then transfer your *rse to the rear bar whilst swinging your legs over the side bar. Lower your legs into the cockpit and lower your torso using
your arms on the top of the cage to lower you. Getting out is the reverse. Use the cage to pull yourself up, *rse on rear bar, swing legs over side of
cage and lower yourself using the side roof bar. It's not the easiest thing to thing to describe in words. Much easier if you can get someone to
show you.
Ooops. Too late again!
[Edited on 22/2/11 by Richard Quinn]
My comment wasnt to Scott, I know well enough about his condition. It was targeted at Mike hence quoting his post! 
Yeah as above, try getting in from the top... Then you just slide down...
Unfortunately it's a welded cage, so my favourite tool is in for some abuse! 
I've just tried using the *rse-through-roof method. I actually found the side bars quite helpful to lift myself up on.
I'll ponder it some more!
get some one to lower you in with your engine crane
but seriously - would fitting a slightly higher rollcage give you the space to get in and out ? (i.e. remake it with a few extra inches in the
height)
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Originally posted by flak monkey
My comment wasnt to Scott, I know well enough about his condition. It was targeted at Mike hence quoting his post!
And let the bidding begin .......do I hear fifty peeee..........wun pound
two pounds
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Originally posted by mcerd1
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Originally posted by flak monkey
My comment wasnt to Scott, I know well enough about his condition. It was targeted at Mike hence quoting his post!
mine wasn't targeted at yours......
(this could go on forever.....)
unable to race some years ago, due to caged car access. I went to see a physio.
Who gave me specific exersizes using the cage to loosen my back, worked a treat
Very nice lady
Keep counting Mango! I'll tell you when to stop!
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Originally posted by JacksAvon
unable to race some years ago, due to caged car access. I went to see a physio.
Who gave me specific exersizes using the cage to loosen my back, worked a treat
Very nice lady
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Originally posted by mcerd1
get some one to lower you in with your engine crane
If yours is the green car above?
Fit another bar to the cage from the centre of the front roll bar to the centre of the rear.
Stand on the sill, swing over the side roll bar, stand on seat, lower self down holding onto left hand roll bar and new central bar.
A removeable streeing wheel would also help.
Shame to chop up a cage and reduce some structural rigidity
or how about a marlin style rollcage: linky
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Originally posted by scootz
Keep counting Mango! I'll tell you when to stop!
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Originally posted by mcerd1
btw - what are you doing to that cam cover of yours ?
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Originally posted by mcerd1
Or how about a marlin style rollcage: linky
A Caged cage designed for Caterhams from years ago. Just drop the outside bar...
take note of the "Skateboard Grip Tape" on the side impact bar...
[Edited on 22/2/11 by Steve Hignett]
Cheers Steve... but you've seen the size of me - I'd never get through the D-shape!
Using a side-impact bar as a 'step' seems a pretty good Idea though... that coupled with a straight bar running lengthways might be the
answer!
When I said ditch the outside bar, that was just so that you could climb in with ease. At the end of the day, you want it for safety rather than
competition at this stage (?) so you could leave the Pax side standard, but fit a wider longitudunal top bar, like Matt's current Procomp cars
have. Only you could make it a fair bit wider to get your 28" waist through the gap
HAHHAHAHAHAHHAAA
I honestly typed your waist size in the above post BEFORE your last post
I spoke to Matt today... think it might be easier for me to send the chassis back down the road for a refresh. Only problem is that I'm £400
down before I even start due to the fuel costs of two return trips to Brum with a Landy and trailer!
How about something simple like this:
View from TOP
What's your thoughts on the 'D' shape option minus the straight edges Steve... similar to the Marlin that Mcmerd thought of? Would
that design retain a reasonable amount of rigidity / protection? Doesn't have to meet any regulations... road use only.
[Edited on 22/2/11 by scootz]
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Originally posted by scootz
What's your thoughts on the 'D' shape option minus the straight edges Steve... similar to the Marlin that Mcmerd thought of? Would that design retain a reasonable amount of rigidity / protection? Doesn't have to meet any regulations... road use only.
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Originally posted by mcerd1
btw - what are you doing to that cam cover of yours ?
Guess you've been in to see Sid then!?
I'm having the lip milled off to square it off... going to gamble and run without the belt cover.
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He tells me a certain mr Widz is going for yet more upgrades aswell
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Originally posted by mcerd1
He tells me a certain mr Widz is going for yet more upgrades aswell
Woody's in talks with Torness power station to see if they'll sell him a reactor to power his Busa!
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Originally posted by scootz
PS - Just my tuppence on the whole Chiropractor 'thing'... I've seen lots of Doctors, Misters and Professors, and each of them have told me to stay away from Chiropractors as they will only irritate my condition. I'm sticking to their advice!