Auto-Power Roll Cage
07-20-03, 10:55 PM
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i saw 2 different auto power cages in first gens when i went to summit point for hyperfest 2 weeks ago. they look like they are nice cages, but i dont know how much i like bolt in over weld in.
07-20-03, 11:06 PM
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Originally posted by christaylor
I have two 83591's in two cars. If you'd like some pics let me know and I can take some tomorrow.
I have two 83591's in two cars. If you'd like some pics let me know and I can take some tomorrow.
I too prefer Weld in, but as RMD posted, you can always Weld a Bolt in.
07-21-03, 01:16 AM
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Or you could spend about three times as much as a bolt-in would cost you and buy a real nice custom-built cage that will protect you much better in a crash, allow easier entry/exit, give you more cockpit space, stiffen the chassis more, and look nicer.
It's an easy call...if you have the money.
It's an easy call...if you have the money.
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07-21-03, 10:08 AM
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Originally posted by RotorMotorDriver
I just want a rear cage with a harness bar. Just for the little added protection, not to mention a place to mount my harnesses, lol.
~T.J.
I just want a rear cage with a harness bar. Just for the little added protection, not to mention a place to mount my harnesses, lol.
~T.J.
i dont plan on rolling my car in an autox
07-21-03, 11:44 AM
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Banned. I got OWNED!!!
The 83591's have been tested in untold numbers of pretty bad crashes and have never (to my knowledge) hurt any of its occupants. I have personally seen them get T-boned, be in rollovers, endo's, etc. and have yet to see a driver not get out of the car. I've seen expensive, fancy, custom cages kill people when T-boned at the same speed as the bolt-in.
In my second car, I welded in some 1/4" plate under the flanges and extended it up the rocker panel. I would suggest using 3/8", since its a little lighter and does the same job.
I'll go snap some pics here soon. Anything you'd like to see in particular?
In my second car, I welded in some 1/4" plate under the flanges and extended it up the rocker panel. I would suggest using 3/8", since its a little lighter and does the same job.
I'll go snap some pics here soon. Anything you'd like to see in particular?
07-21-03, 12:50 PM
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Show the mounting points in detail. And maybe a picture of you or any adult driver in the car to give us an idea of the space it takes up in the car.
07-21-03, 02:12 PM
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Originally posted by christaylor
The 83591's have been tested in untold numbers of pretty bad crashes and have never (to my knowledge) hurt any of its occupants. I have personally seen them get T-boned, be in rollovers, endo's, etc. and have yet to see a driver not get out of the car. I've seen expensive, fancy, custom cages kill people when T-boned at the same speed as the bolt-in.
In my second car, I welded in some 1/4" plate under the flanges and extended it up the rocker panel. I would suggest using 3/8", since its a little lighter and does the same job.
I'll go snap some pics here soon. Anything you'd like to see in particular?
The 83591's have been tested in untold numbers of pretty bad crashes and have never (to my knowledge) hurt any of its occupants. I have personally seen them get T-boned, be in rollovers, endo's, etc. and have yet to see a driver not get out of the car. I've seen expensive, fancy, custom cages kill people when T-boned at the same speed as the bolt-in.
In my second car, I welded in some 1/4" plate under the flanges and extended it up the rocker panel. I would suggest using 3/8", since its a little lighter and does the same job.
I'll go snap some pics here soon. Anything you'd like to see in particular?
Don't forget that you need to use high grade bolts too.
Mike
07-21-03, 02:25 PM
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the autopower bolt ins do cramp space. left leg gets cramped. they bolt to the floor up front and the almost vertical hump in the back. not the best places. but some cage is better than none!
i had a custom 10 point cage that tied into strut tower reinforcements and crossbraces plus a gauge pod (no gauges but did included a brushed aluminum gauge mounting face) welded in for $1500. Real good stuff. Quality welds and big fat plates for the tubes to mount to. i trust my cage.
i had a custom 10 point cage that tied into strut tower reinforcements and crossbraces plus a gauge pod (no gauges but did included a brushed aluminum gauge mounting face) welded in for $1500. Real good stuff. Quality welds and big fat plates for the tubes to mount to. i trust my cage.
07-21-03, 05:17 PM
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Banned. I got OWNED!!!
I've got a few pics of the cage up. I'm the only adult here at the moment, so I can't give you any pics. I'm 6'2", and the guy that owned the car before me was either 6'5" or 6'6". The seat as it is mounted now is about 6 inches away from the rear hoop.
The thing that makes it so difficult to get in and out of is the seat and the door bars. I don't know what your application is, but if you can get by with just a rear hoop, I would suggest that if you want your car to remain a daily driver. If its going to be a full race/track car, then I would suggest this cage. Also, if you're not too tall, a seat adjuster that you can put all the way back to get in or out of and slide forward would be nice. My Kirkey seat is bolted to the floor.
Pics:
http://www.taylor-racing.net/cars/cage.html
If anybody wants to see some other pics, let me know, I can run out and snap them.
The thing that makes it so difficult to get in and out of is the seat and the door bars. I don't know what your application is, but if you can get by with just a rear hoop, I would suggest that if you want your car to remain a daily driver. If its going to be a full race/track car, then I would suggest this cage. Also, if you're not too tall, a seat adjuster that you can put all the way back to get in or out of and slide forward would be nice. My Kirkey seat is bolted to the floor.
Pics:
http://www.taylor-racing.net/cars/cage.html
If anybody wants to see some other pics, let me know, I can run out and snap them.
07-21-03, 08:19 PM
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Airflow is my life
Originally posted by DriveFast7
only one scanned so far:
http://community.webshots.com/photo/...37110081jAVmJe
only one scanned so far:
http://community.webshots.com/photo/...37110081jAVmJe
07-21-03, 08:25 PM
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Airflow is my life
Originally posted by christaylor
I've got a few pics of the cage up. I'm the only adult here at the moment, so I can't give you any pics. I'm 6'2", and the guy that owned the car before me was either 6'5" or 6'6". The seat as it is mounted now is about 6 inches away from the rear hoop.
The thing that makes it so difficult to get in and out of is the seat and the door bars. I don't know what your application is, but if you can get by with just a rear hoop, I would suggest that if you want your car to remain a daily driver. If its going to be a full race/track car, then I would suggest this cage. Also, if you're not too tall, a seat adjuster that you can put all the way back to get in or out of and slide forward would be nice. My Kirkey seat is bolted to the floor.
Pics:
http://www.taylor-racing.net/cars/cage.html
If anybody wants to see some other pics, let me know, I can run out and snap them.
I've got a few pics of the cage up. I'm the only adult here at the moment, so I can't give you any pics. I'm 6'2", and the guy that owned the car before me was either 6'5" or 6'6". The seat as it is mounted now is about 6 inches away from the rear hoop.
The thing that makes it so difficult to get in and out of is the seat and the door bars. I don't know what your application is, but if you can get by with just a rear hoop, I would suggest that if you want your car to remain a daily driver. If its going to be a full race/track car, then I would suggest this cage. Also, if you're not too tall, a seat adjuster that you can put all the way back to get in or out of and slide forward would be nice. My Kirkey seat is bolted to the floor.
Pics:
http://www.taylor-racing.net/cars/cage.html
If anybody wants to see some other pics, let me know, I can run out and snap them.
07-21-03, 08:47 PM
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Banned. I got OWNED!!!
Originally posted by Rx7carl
Looks alot like my Kirk cage. I have the same intermediate seat in mine too! I think everyone has it, I see so many at the track LOL.
Looks alot like my Kirk cage. I have the same intermediate seat in mine too! I think everyone has it, I see so many at the track LOL.
