Guys, is there a real cause for concern that the roll cages may actually inflict heavy injuries on the occupants if involved in a road accident (i.e. without wearing helmets)?
I know there is a requirement for the roll cages for racing and track use but then we wear helmets. But can the roll cages also cause bad injuries even in relatively low speed accidents on the roads because of how close they are to our heads?
Is there a case therefore for not fitting a roll cage if the car is intended only for road and non-race use and perhaps beef up the engine bulkhead to act as a roll bar just in case?
Thoughts please?
I know there is a requirement for the roll cages for racing and track use but then we wear helmets. But can the roll cages also cause bad injuries even in relatively low speed accidents on the roads because of how close they are to our heads?
Is there a case therefore for not fitting a roll cage if the car is intended only for road and non-race use and perhaps beef up the engine bulkhead to act as a roll bar just in case?
Thoughts please?