alank Posted September 6, 2021 Report Share Posted September 6, 2021 My son asked me the other night about what roll over protection my Box has. That got me thinking has it got Shoot Up Protection like the 911, or Audi, or VW. Looks like not, just the couple of inches between Head and Roll Bar, assuming the seat belts dont let you move, which i doubt!! I Am i correct, please say no, ha ha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Araf Posted September 6, 2021 Report Share Posted September 6, 2021 The 'A' pillar is also strengthened. If your head is above a line between these, you need to lower your seat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenman Posted September 6, 2021 Report Share Posted September 6, 2021 Shoot up protection tends to be where there is no permanent role over hoops, obviously there are hoops and windscreen here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patt Posted September 7, 2021 Report Share Posted September 7, 2021 The hoops are not just for show - they are 4 point attached to the chassis as protection. As also mentioned the windscreen surround is also strengthened for the same reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted September 7, 2021 Report Share Posted September 7, 2021 http://135jik1bbhst1159ri1ax2pj.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/20/2013/07/2013_Porsche_Boxster_Body_Structure_Steel_Safety_Cage_Extrication.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alank Posted September 7, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2021 i appreciate the strength in the chassis, but worst case scenario , you flip over, Unless you have 4 point harness, i dont think the standard belt would prevent you moving out of the seat towards the the new sky (ground). Anyway, nice day , think ill go for a drive🙃, oops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz05 Posted September 7, 2021 Report Share Posted September 7, 2021 Wouldn't the lap belt hold you in place especially with the pre tensioner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTSMarky Posted September 7, 2021 Report Share Posted September 7, 2021 54 minutes ago, daz05 said: Wouldn't the lap belt hold you in place especially with the pre tensioner. Yes, exactly that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmand Posted September 7, 2021 Report Share Posted September 7, 2021 I’ve been in a car that turned onto its roof (not a Boxster!) and I can confirm the belts do hold you in your seat safely away from everything even when it happens at low speed. I believe there were some concerns a few years back around non factory conversions of 911 Speedsters that did without the roll hoops for aesthetic reasons and were consequently not thought to be safe in this scenario. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patt Posted September 7, 2021 Report Share Posted September 7, 2021 Yep you only bang your head when you release the belt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alank Posted September 8, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2021 ok cheers , ill stop wearing a helmet now............... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz05 Posted September 8, 2021 Report Share Posted September 8, 2021 1 hour ago, alank said: ok cheers , ill stop wearing a helmet now............... I laugh but I do wonder if you are semi serious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alank Posted September 8, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2021 Nah!!, 😃, only on Bikes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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