roll cage suggestions
04-30-02, 12:48 PM
#1
I Raise Chickens
Thread Starter
roll cage suggestions
Ok you guys, i need some input. I need to get a full cage for the cym. Im keeping all the interior, so whatever i get must work with the stock interior. I want something pretty nice, dont really mind paying a bit extra. Id like to get something i can bolt in myself and do a nice job. If i have to i guess i can pay some guy to weld one one in. Thanks!
04-30-02, 01:16 PM
#4
Just Call Me Terminator!
iTrader: (4)
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: NJ
Posts: 7,848
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
you want a four point or six point ? try contacting www.m2performance.com they have nice cages for third gens can probably get a custom cage for your car. you can also try and find a race car shop that does chassis work 
04-30-02, 03:00 PM
#7
Full Member
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Huntersville, NC
Posts: 52
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
i just bought a custom 6 point rollcage. installed the sparco rev seat last night. the cage is gonna be a wee bit of work as i'm going to re-sleeve all the places where the cage bolts together. that should be done before the weekend (taking a day off of work). this cage is temporary though. this coming winter i'm getting a custom welded cage. mitch piper in manassas, va makes beautiful stuff. i'm getting a full cage w/ nascar door bars, petty bar, etc... which'll run approx. $1800. trust me, this thing is a work of art. the bolt-in autopower stuff is nice, and i spoke w/ kirk racing about they're cages which are just as nice (same quality as autopower).
good luck,
mike
good luck,
mike
Trending Topics
04-30-02, 03:27 PM
#8
Has been.. hangin' around
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Milpitas, CA
Posts: 2,618
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I think Kirk and Autopower are your only two options for bolt in cages. The guy that did mine, has all the templates and measurements for the cage, but he'd have to do the install, totally weld in, and there is 0 chance of getting an interior around it, it's way too tight to the body of the car to get interior stuff on it. His schedule is booked, but if you're interested, I can check with him to see if he's taking new work. He's based in Fremont.
Here's a pic of my cage:
PaulC
Here's a pic of my cage:
PaulC
04-30-02, 03:33 PM
#9
Rotary Freak
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Okinawa, Japan
Posts: 2,149
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
04-30-02, 03:35 PM
#10
Has been.. hangin' around
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Milpitas, CA
Posts: 2,618
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
not sure if Seth cares, but none of those cages appear to be SCCA lega (no diagonal support in the main hoop), and I don't see a fitment for RX-7 in there.
PaulC
PaulC
04-30-02, 10:06 PM
#13
SOLD THE RX-7!
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Posts: 7,451
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
the bolt in stuff isn't drag legal. your best bet is to find a local place that will custom make stuff. I don't think it's that much. get it welded in and it'll fit the way your want. I really want to make a 6 point bar (not cage) for mine.
05-01-02, 03:42 AM
#15
I had a 7pt roll bar in my FC with swing out door bar to make entry easier (no bar door on passenger side... 10.00 NHRA legal). It was $650 installed and it was a one off creation from a guy in Modesto. WOuld've been cheaper had I not of had the swingout (that was removable also with a pin).
Long drive.... but it was the best price I could find and the guy does great work. Cash only. BTW he had 3 cars in the shop getting either full tubs and/or full tube frame chassis work being done and another car getting a rollcage.
I still have his number and was very happy with the work.
GNX7
Long drive.... but it was the best price I could find and the guy does great work. Cash only. BTW he had 3 cars in the shop getting either full tubs and/or full tube frame chassis work being done and another car getting a rollcage.
I still have his number and was very happy with the work.
GNX7
05-01-02, 08:36 AM
#17
Rotary Enthusiast
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: North Hollywood, Ca USA
Posts: 1,289
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
first question would be what sanctioning body do you plan to race with or is this just for the street? if you plan to race the car then removing most of the interior would be in your best interest for safety and performance. usually a custom cage can be built around or through the stock dash. headliner and drivers door panel will go and alot of carpet and insulation need to be removed. the drag racing sanctioning bodies have slightly different rules than the road racing groups as far as cages are concerned so be sure to check the rules for the group you plan to race with. if it is for a street car I would not recommend a full cage. without a race seat, helmet, and harness you would expose yourself to serious injuries in a street accident. the FC has a tight drivers area and without lowering the seat and building the cage close to the body you would risk serious injury in a street accident. all of the bolt in cages I have seen do not give enough head room at all and make entering and exiting the car very difficult. spend the extra money on the custom welded cage. if it is a road race application the picture above shows a very good design. If you are in the LA,Ca area I can refer you to a couple people who can do the work. I also have a contact in Atascadero, Ca figure to spend about $1200 to $1400 for a good cage.
05-01-02, 01:22 PM
#18
Senior Member
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Maryland
Posts: 501
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
As far as i know, autopower is the only company (in america) that does bolt in roll "cages". Roll "bars" on the other hand are offered from a few companys... autopower, kirk, m2 (for third gens) and i cant think of any others right now... I went through chassis works for my roll cage... but it is weld in only. Bolt in cages are good for auto-x and spec rx7 racing... But for drag, i dont even think they count... but im sure some tracks would let you slide. 
So do you want a roll cage, or a roll bar? Some people use the term without thinking and only want a roll bar...
So do you want a roll cage, or a roll bar? Some people use the term without thinking and only want a roll bar...
05-01-02, 07:26 PM
#19
Newbie
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: California
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Personally I would not reccomend trying to do this cheaply. You will most likely end up replacing it in the future. For exampe I have an autopower, its a POS. You not only want your cage to provide protection but stiffness. Most likely a kit cage will not offer the tight fit required for stiffness, and the autopower provides little protection without modification. If you do get one of these cheap you can modify it to offer more stiffness and protection. not unless you can find it cheap would I reccomend that route. ALso if you're using this for wheel to wheel racing take a look at your floorboard, take a look at the dinky plates used for bolt ins. From, what ive heard the entire cage will shift and rip through the floorboard in a notable impact. Try and weld even a bolt in as best you can.
