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Originally Posted by morfinx
Wow, I did not know that. Is there any reason for this rule?
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Their point of view is that the OEM rollover protection is insufficient and an aftermarket rollbar and harnesses need to be used.
I shouldn't act surprised, since I knew this before getting the Z (and I can always do other driving schools) but right now I can't help but feel like I should have gotten one of the fixed roof cars I was cross shopping instead.
http://www.bmwcca.org/sites/default/...AOpsManual.pdf
page 43
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Convertibles are not allowed to participate in sessions driven at-speed unless the car is equipped
with the following minimum requirements:
a. A rollbar or roll cage meeting the requirements of Section 3.7; and
b. A 5- or 6-point harness for both driver and instructor"
At the discretion of the Chapter, cars with factory-installed, fixed rollover protection or removable roof
sections may be allowed, but only if this protection meets the Helmet Reference Plane described in Figure
1 in Section 3.7 for both the driver and passenger.
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