too bad these aren't legal for track use.

It's not a NHRA cage or a SCCA spec cage, but the car does neither type of racing (at cage speeds or W2W) It passed tech without any incident at the local drag strip.

I'm with Flatlander. First thing I thought was that they aren't going to pass inspection and where will you attach your harnesses??

Looks nice though but in the event of an accident you might end up more injured than protected. The cage, when mated to the Harnesses and helmet keep your body from flying around in case of a rollover. That cage with no harnesses and no helmet = pain (no matter whether it's W2W, solo, rally or drag). The Padding you used will help out a bunch though.

First it is not a "cage" its a roll bar, which has different specs and requirements than a full cage. Some bolt-in cages are legal for SCCA solo II and time trials. Once the PDF for the rules are back online I'll see if this one meets spec, but I will not be drilling holes to confirm wall thicknesses. Many convertibles use bolt-in roll bar and pass tech, and Autopower claims that some of their bolt in products are legal for SCCA use.

As for harnesses, I would not run harnesses with the stock seats, but once pass through seats are in the car the harnesses should be able to mount to an area behind the bins and still pass the 45 degree rule so the addition of a harness bar is not entirely necessary.

Just because a cage/bar is built to spec never means your safety during a wreck, Especially in a 20 year old car. Some may find peace of mind with a spec built cage/bar, but this is built by one of Japan's top safety company's and I find it's quality and strength to be on par with anything else out there. It is definitely not a shiny chrome roll bar built for show. Most of those commenting have not seen this particular bar in person and are basing their info on what they have read or been told by others.

Your best bet is always going to be a custom built bar/cage from a chasis shop, but this is a good removable alternative. I still may go the route of a custom bent bar over the winter, but this serves its purpose as to whether or not I could deal with a roll bar whenever I'm doing any normal driving to events or to cruises.

Follow up to come later with actual rules if I can get the PDF to work.

Nice!

I agree, what's nice about my Autopwer bar is I have the option of welding it in and Autopower also sells full roll cages that continue through the fire wall (Obviously would weld to the main hoop).

He bought this thing from the other dave.

i am even more JDM
 

http://www.yenvalmar.com/temp/IMG_4892.JPG

i'm so JDM my radio doesnt work because all the stations it picks up arent on the american frequency spectrum.

also my roll cage is probably even less safe than yours, and its PINK. so i got u beat on style too :) you thought that anodized blue was garish, ha!

actually i'm not sure about the safety, its all welded including to the car itself, and the tubing is very thick steel, but theres not much in the way of triangulation..

with that title i was expecting an RHD car in the thread :) fixed it myself tho.

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g6...rollbar002.jpg

i thought about picking one of those used jdm roll bars off ebay as well, but i think i would have had the hooks cut and rewelded so the support bar would be more ideal for LHD cars, shouldnt be too hard to have done

i need a cage as well. im looking into the welded set up rather then a bolt on.... or if i get a bolt on id weld it. fuck it.... gimmie some tubes with bends and il make my own :P your ride looks clean as hell and the cusco cage is tight. as for the pink cage i can almost taste it and i taste pepto bismal

haha, very nice, your car is all Godzirras and shit.

Sorry to disappoint, but I could still disappoint you even more by telling you what power plant is in my car.:)

I actually sold the roll bar, but I wanted to do some of the modifications you mentioned if I was going to keep it.

Check out S&W races cars for your pre-bent tubing.