I’m working on my first newer car and I’m trying to class up a bit from my old dragster. It seems like no matter how much you hear the sfi padding, the adhesive eventually fails at the bends and it’s loose. Is there anything classier than zip ties which has been my long time go to?
Foxtrot Juliet Bravo
February 01, 2025, 09:13 AM
HR3377
3M double sided tape for sticking emblems on cars. Part # 03609
February 01, 2025, 10:22 AM
RPROGAS
Like you Bucky, I gave up and used black zip ties. I positioned them so the ends didn't show ( less ugly).
You are correct, the adhesive never lasts especially in the summer heat.
Bob
February 01, 2025, 11:02 AM
Alaskaracer
I use two sided tape and zip ties....
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February 01, 2025, 11:35 AM
Al Alguire
They make velcro "zip ties" as well..Not sure its more classy but an option.
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February 01, 2025, 01:41 PM
Top355x
Saw a car years ago had like nylon covering that velcroed on the inside edges
February 01, 2025, 02:29 PM
Bucky
quote:
Originally posted by HR3377: 3M double sided tape for sticking emblems on cars. Part # 03609
That stuff is stout
Foxtrot Juliet Bravo
February 02, 2025, 07:28 AM
Undertaker II
Looking around lately at a lot of dragsters at all the high dollar races and I was wondering if roll bar padding was at thing anymore? Seems like a lot of the new cars come out without any or at the very least a minimal amount of padding!
February 02, 2025, 10:28 AM
Goob
quote:
Originally posted by Undertaker II: Looking around lately at a lot of dragsters at all the high dollar races and I was wondering if roll bar padding was at thing anymore? Seems like a lot of the new cars come out without any or at the very least a minimal amount of padding!
Padding is only required IF the driver's helmet can contact the bars, with belts fully secured.
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February 03, 2025, 01:41 PM
Slick Vic
Get a roll of Velcro, not tape. Grey Right Stuff, it works better than black for this. Heat the padding, get it hot, I sit it in front of my heater discharge. It will be flimsy and hold in place while it cools to shape it. Then re-heat not as much, put right stuff on back and secure with Velcro. Give it a day or two then peal Velcro off. Thats how I do it with 3 Jr's.This message has been edited. Last edited by: Slick Vic, February 04, 2025 06:13 AM