Roll cage.................
10-23-2007, 04:48 PM
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Roll cage.................
For those of you with a roll cage. How much did you spend?
I got a price at me local speed shop for $1500.00 installed. That included the better material and both swing outs along with full padding.
I got a price at me local speed shop for $1500.00 installed. That included the better material and both swing outs along with full padding.
10-23-2007, 07:28 PM
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RE: Roll cage.................
Errrr....how many points and what material ? Better material meaning chromolly ? 6 point ?
If that price is for a 6 point 1 3/4 chromolly roll cage...then Ill do it for you cheaper
Make sure its not just bolted in....when we do it we weld the one edge of the plate to the inside rocker panel and the inside area bolted through the floor sandwiched with another 1/8 thick plate welded to your after market frame connectors. If available.
Although I guess that price isnt that bad for swing-outs. But may I ask why swing outs ? I know it may be your daily driver but swing-outs are a serious weak point, you wouldnt believe how bad the car flexes and all that flex is going to concentrate on that joint and your chassis wont be as stiff as a fully welded 6 point and yes its a difference you can feel.
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If that price is for a 6 point 1 3/4 chromolly roll cage...then Ill do it for you cheaper
Make sure its not just bolted in....when we do it we weld the one edge of the plate to the inside rocker panel and the inside area bolted through the floor sandwiched with another 1/8 thick plate welded to your after market frame connectors. If available.
Although I guess that price isnt that bad for swing-outs. But may I ask why swing outs ? I know it may be your daily driver but swing-outs are a serious weak point, you wouldnt believe how bad the car flexes and all that flex is going to concentrate on that joint and your chassis wont be as stiff as a fully welded 6 point and yes its a difference you can feel.
hope I helped
10-23-2007, 07:59 PM
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RE: Roll cage.................
ORIGINAL: MustangSal
Errrr....how many points and what material ? Better material meaning chromolly ? 6 point ?
If that price is for a 6 point 1 3/4 chromolly roll cage...then Ill do it for you cheaper
Make sure its not just bolted in....when we do it we weld the one edge of the plate to the inside rocker panel and the inside area bolted through the floor sandwiched with another 1/8 thick plate welded to your after market frame connectors. If available.
Although I guess that price isnt that bad for swing-outs. But may I ask why swing outs ? I know it may be your daily driver but swing-outs are a serious weak point, you wouldnt believe how bad the car flexes and all that flex is going to concentrate on that joint and your chassis wont be as stiff as a fully welded 6 point and yes its a difference you can feel.
hope I helped
Errrr....how many points and what material ? Better material meaning chromolly ? 6 point ?
If that price is for a 6 point 1 3/4 chromolly roll cage...then Ill do it for you cheaper
Make sure its not just bolted in....when we do it we weld the one edge of the plate to the inside rocker panel and the inside area bolted through the floor sandwiched with another 1/8 thick plate welded to your after market frame connectors. If available.
Although I guess that price isnt that bad for swing-outs. But may I ask why swing outs ? I know it may be your daily driver but swing-outs are a serious weak point, you wouldnt believe how bad the car flexes and all that flex is going to concentrate on that joint and your chassis wont be as stiff as a fully welded 6 point and yes its a difference you can feel.
hope I helped
Sal is right about the integrity drop with swingouts and you will notice it whendriving cause you'll get a little rattle but if it's a daily driver, then I think they are the best bet. It is a PIA without them.
Personally I have the swingout on the driver side and a solid on the pasesenger. (don't care about passengers too much...lol) I also have my mounts tied into the subframe connectors for extra strength that I lose with my removeable rear bar. I paid $1600 for my set-up.
10-23-2007, 08:01 PM
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RE: Roll cage.................
It is an 8pt welded chromoly.
Yes I know swing outs aren't as good, but I drive my car a good amount. Besides I will hopefully be going somewhere in the mid to low 11's. Nothing crazy like low 10's or 9's.
Also, this is not a kit. It will be hand built for my car.
Yes I know swing outs aren't as good, but I drive my car a good amount. Besides I will hopefully be going somewhere in the mid to low 11's. Nothing crazy like low 10's or 9's.
Also, this is not a kit. It will be hand built for my car.
10-23-2007, 08:03 PM
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RE: Roll cage.................
That is a great deal for an 8pt chromoly!
Just one question is why an 8 pt? a 6 point is good to 10.0 and and 8 pt is going to suck on a daily driver. If you don't want to cut up your dash, you'll have the bars coming down in front of the dash and seriously ruin your cabin space on a daily driver.
Just one question is why an 8 pt? a 6 point is good to 10.0 and and 8 pt is going to suck on a daily driver. If you don't want to cut up your dash, you'll have the bars coming down in front of the dash and seriously ruin your cabin space on a daily driver.
10-23-2007, 08:08 PM
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RE: Roll cage.................
From what I understand, the 8 pt will not cut into the dash. 2 points in very rear, 4 points behind seats and 2 points in the front
I figured 8pt, so if I decide to be stupid later on with power, at least the cage will be done.
I figured 8pt, so if I decide to be stupid later on with power, at least the cage will be done.
10-23-2007, 08:21 PM
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RE: Roll cage.................
Where do you think those "2 points in the front" are going to go...lol
The "4 points in the rear" are 2 points behind the seats and 2 points in front. An 8 point will require you to cut through the dash or run along the front of it with a bend. Either way, an 8 point will ruin a daily driver.
The "4 points in the rear" are 2 points behind the seats and 2 points in front. An 8 point will require you to cut through the dash or run along the front of it with a bend. Either way, an 8 point will ruin a daily driver.