ICEY?

iTrader: (9)

Anyone ever install one?

i just bought the 4 point one and want to get some input from some people.


look forward to hearing from you!

-Icey?

Evil Aviator

Send it back for a refund while it is still in the original packing. That roll cage is dangerous. Get one that actually meets racing standards, such as the Autopower SCCA/NASA cage, or have one fabricated to racing standards by one of your local race shops.

ICEY?

iTrader: (9)

well i got it used for low low low, so im just going to keep it and bolt it on because i can always remove it later.

Evil Aviator

I honestly don't see any point in installing a roll cage that has no practical use. However, if you just want it for looks, then I guess that is fine as long as you are not under the misconception that you can race the car in that condition. If your car still has the interior carpeting, then you will need to cut it and peel back the area where the cage mounts. Assemble the cage inside the car and fit everything together before bolting it down. It will be a lot easier if a friend can help you. If you need to drill holes and you only have a regular drill that will probably not clear the bar to drill the holes, then you can punch a center hole through the top and drill up from the bottom of the car. Normally a bolt-in cage requires backing plates, but I suppose you can forego that feature since you are going for a looks-only temporary installation.

Most importantly, you will also need to buy padding for any of the bars that your body (especially head) may contact in a collision. SFI padding is the good stuff, but it sounds like you would probably prefer the cheapie pads, which are OK for street/autocross use. Either get the 1/2 round type or the offset type. Since you are going for looks, you may want to get the self-adhesive type. Summit Racing has lots of choices:
http://www.summitracing.com

ICEY?

iTrader: (9)

thank you, your wisdom is greatly appreciated.


I'm mostly using the cage for looks now and the only track time my car sees when i take it to the drag strip and auto x it every so often.

the cage i have is the one that goes behind the seats and into the back of the hatch only, so I'm just going to give it some nice paint and be done with it rather then get all the pads.

Hypertek

iTrader: (3)

its a roll bar. should be fine for your use.

Evil Aviator

You will probably need to pad the main hoop where your head or your passenger's head could hit it, but that will depend on the seat position and sitting height. You will have a better idea once the cage is installed, but just keep in mind that your body may pop out of the seat a little bit during a collision.

rotarydude481

Kinda off subject but where is a good place to get a good role bar been looking for one but no luck.

ICEY?

iTrader: (9)

ebay. or make a WTB add in the for sale section.

j9fd3s

iTrader: (3)

the pads aren't for looks, it HURTS when you hit a bump and hit your head on the cage!