I've spent the last couple of free nights working on reassembly of the interior of the car. What took me no more than 45 minutes to disassemble prior to sending the car out for the cage work has taken several hours to put back in the car. That is the way these things always seem to go.
I finished the painting of the cage last week, and decided to use the remaining paint to give the interior another coat. I fired through that step fairly quickly as it was just a top coat and nothing too in depth.
I ordered a bunch of new and required safety equipment from SafeRacer. The list included, among other things, a window net, a battery disconnect switch, and 15 feet of high-density padding for the roll cage. The two big ticket items were a Sparco race suit (SFI 3.2A/5 rated) and a Sparco ProADV race seat with head protection. I've never worn a race suit before so I know I will have to get used to that. I had no idea how bulky and heavy these things can feel once you get them on. The prospect of wearing this thing in the southern summer heat does not sound enjoyable. It is, however, better than being on fire.
I am really excited about the new seat. The installation was relatively painless and the seat fits me perfectly. It makes for the exact driving position I like. Additionally, the added safety of the seat's "halo" head protection gives me the added confidence I need and feels like money well spent.
It is definitely a tight fit into and out of the car now. I've been practicing different options for getting in and out in a hurry. Thank goodness I have a removable steering wheel!
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