I like innovative thinking...and C.J. Rayburn obviously has been thinking. My question is this...what problem is he trying to remedy? If you look back several entries, I made critical remarks about DLM window configurations and cage construction. While the escape hatch would certainly be helpful in some situations, such as a fire or a crash where the car stops with the drivers side against the wall, I think it is a well-done bandaid when major surgery is needed.
Frankly, the window opening is just too small. The cages seem to be too likely to have serious crush issues. The hatch is a baby step in the right direction...when will the industry decide to make a real changes necessary and move on? I hope we do not have to have injuries arise from these areas of concern...it is time to take a hard look at these issues and make the roll cage/window opening changes to allow easier egress and keep halo bars up where they belong...in the meantime, the escape hatch is probably probably a good idea...thanks for your efforts C.J.!
