Roll cage

[86design]

I love having roll cages I've had it on all cars...the top head area doesnt really bother me...and just to let you know i dont track my cars...its mostly for show and daily driven...

his a pic of my 350Z with the Cusco 6pt

[Dave-ROR]

Originally Posted by fatoni

i really do love hondas (well i did when they were a bargain and could be found stock) but i really dont think i could deal with that stuff either

We actually have more problem with the NASA TT crowd than anyone else, and most of them aren't driving Hondas. The worst example I can think of was a Sentra SE-R with the drivers seat and harnesses using 1/2" washer "backing plates". I've had batteries in the hatch (in a gutted car) held in with *velcro*. I've had relocated batteries come through held in by the wiring connected to the battery and nother else.

Once someone brought a Snell M70 (as in 1970 cert) helmet through tech.. I had to laugh at that.. where the hell does one even find a M70 helmet?

[Dave-ROR]

Originally Posted by 86design

I love having roll cages I've had it on all cars...the top head area doesnt really bother me...and just to let you know i dont track my cars...its mostly for show and daily driven...

his a pic of my 305Z with the Cusco 6pt

yay a Death "Cage"!!!!

Sorry man, you won't find any positive words from me on that junk.

[86design]

Originally Posted by Dave-ROR

yay a Death "Cage"!!!!

Sorry man, you won't find any positive words from me on that junk.

lol its all good.....its all for show anyways......like i said all my cars have been sports cars and I never been on a track...

[PoorMansRacing]

Originally Posted by fatoni

If you plan to street at all, don't get a cage

I use my BRZ in Time Trials, and it is my daily driver. A lot of drivers out here do that combo. Some groups, like the SCCA, require a roll cage in order to move up to the next class. So, some really don't have a choice even if the car isn't going to be put through road racing and will be on the street.

[PoorMansRacing]

Originally Posted by FRSpdDmn

To clarify the comments here, I think people are recommending to not have a FULL cage on the street. That is, unless you wear a helmet every time you drive it. If the car will be street AND track driven, then you are wise to do a back-half cage. Even if it's a bolt-in, it will improve the safety of the car, plus you can then run 6-point harnesses and race seats. This is all a great safety upgrade. Keep in mind, though, that this must all be done as a package! Don't put harnesses on your stock seats, or harnesses and seats with no roll bar (back-half cage). It all needs to go together.

Someone gets it

[7thgear]

Originally Posted by BRZTimeTrials

I use my BRZ in Time Trials, and it is my daily driver. A lot of drivers out here do that combo. Some groups, like the SCCA, require a roll cage in order to move up to the next class. So, some really don't have a choice even if the car isn't going to be put through road racing and will be on the street.

CAGE or BAR

big difference.

[7thgear]

Originally Posted by (Stealth Inc.)

explanation please.

As was mentioned, a full cage is partof an overall safety system.



If you build a cage,then the occupant must be securely fitted in his or her seat and not be allowedto move during an accident. This means proper bucket seat, 5-6 point harness,helmet (obv) and now neck restraint systems are becoming mandatory as well.



In addition to this,since you are locked rather firmly into a position, you would require aproperly installed fire suppression system since your escape time has increasedquite a bit. You would also be smart to install a detachable steering wheel anda fuel-shut off mechanism.





So unless you’rewilling to drive with a full system during the city driving, you may end uphurting yourself more should a street accident occur.



the real sad part is though that you figured to get a cage before reading up on the physics behind the thing.

[PoorMansRacing]

Originally Posted by 7thgear

CAGE or BAR

big difference.

For me, I'd go with bar. There's no need for a full cage. I just want to make requirements for the next season. For people who just want a cage to have a cage, welp, that's a waste of dinero.

[buddy32]

The only roll bars I can find immediately is the Cusco 4 point. Are there quality roll bars out there for our cars besides that one?