I'm so JDM...
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Cusco 5-point moly roll bar...overnighted from Japan of course.
Seriously, after noticing a potentially dangerous situation with the control arm/ball joint assembly on my car I figured the roll bar needed to go in sooner than later. This wasn't my ideal choice (bolt in and rhd configuration) but I found it locally from an FC drifter that works at Togue Factory (don't know if anybody knows them) for a good price. It's cheap insurance and a safety precaution as a 20 year old car.
I initially wasn't to keen on the "bolt in" design until I saw the bar in person... the quality and fit is top notch. It's a decent option for street driven cars that see occasional light track duty (mainly an autoX car with a few HPDE's here and there) I'm 6'3" and don't have any head room issues unless I try to lean like a gangster. I'm happy with it as I get to keep my bins, add some chasis rigidity, and a little peace of mind.
Cusco 5-point moly roll bar...overnighted from Japan of course.
Seriously, after noticing a potentially dangerous situation with the control arm/ball joint assembly on my car I figured the roll bar needed to go in sooner than later. This wasn't my ideal choice (bolt in and rhd configuration) but I found it locally from an FC drifter that works at Togue Factory (don't know if anybody knows them) for a good price. It's cheap insurance and a safety precaution as a 20 year old car.
I initially wasn't to keen on the "bolt in" design until I saw the bar in person... the quality and fit is top notch. It's a decent option for street driven cars that see occasional light track duty (mainly an autoX car with a few HPDE's here and there) I'm 6'3" and don't have any head room issues unless I try to lean like a gangster. I'm happy with it as I get to keep my bins, add some chasis rigidity, and a little peace of mind.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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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).
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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.
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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. **** 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
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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.
Sorry to disappoint, but I could still disappoint you even more by telling you what power plant is in my car.
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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. **** 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
Check out S&W races cars for your pre-bent tubing.
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