In this 3rd chapter to our huge Forum Build Thread and series of GRM magazine articles we cover some major prep work to the Pontini Racing 2014 BRZ. This time they have a roll cage built, and we dive deep into the choices for doing this critical and required safety step.
After the method of having the cage built was decided, the shop picked, and the deed completed the team jumped into prepping the floors and cage to be painted. We cover 3 methods to paint the cage and 2 methods to remove tar paper off the floors. Then the window net was installed, then the fire system mounted and plumbed.
The team also installed a motorsports style defroster, tow hooks at both ends (including a custom soft rear strap), Lexan rear window, multiple CNC cut and hand made aluminum panels for various controls and switches, and all manner of other details. Then the car was weighed and off to the track the team went for Track Test #3 – one week before their debut ChampCar Endurance race! Hundreds of pictures, tech tips, in-car videos, and more are covered in Part 3 of the Forum Build Thread. Thanks for reading!