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Old 05-19-2010 | 09:29 PM
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Can you guys show me your Roll cage

Ok guys, I'm contemplating the idea of installing a rollcage in my car. I'm not 100% sure thats something I really will like becouse I kinda love my car looking as stock as possible, specially inside. I have done some research and have seen many rollcages out there, but to be honest the only one that I like so far its the autopower. Its simple and Id like to keep oit that way. Never the less I would like for you guys to show me what you have and give me your ideas.

I am not asking you to do any research, so please no stupid posts about that. Just want to see your pics and opinions.
Old 05-19-2010 | 09:31 PM
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Cage or bar?
Old 05-19-2010 | 09:39 PM
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I have the AutoPower Street / Strip bar in my 8. More info in THIS thread.





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I might be calling it wrong.. My english is not the best in the world..
Old 05-19-2010 | 09:42 PM
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Yea, Ive seen it and like it. I actually commented on that thread. Thats is my favorite.
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Cage will go full interior...doors, dash, ..

roll bar is just a roof bar and supports

I have the same bar as Expo...except I have the diagonal bar as well...
Old 05-19-2010 | 09:46 PM
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In that case, A roll bar will do for me. BTW it looks GREAT
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Lookin good Expo
Old 05-20-2010 | 04:13 AM
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why did you keep rear seats in with that cage? It makes it look unusable?
Old 05-20-2010 | 04:26 AM
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What are you looking to do?

Bars like those shown in this thread are not "legal" by any of the typical sanctioning body rules and are really just for show - they don't afford you any real roll-over protection.
They are just harness anchors.

Without the front bars, these things just give your head something to get mashed into.
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autopower race bar with bolt in cross bar and diagonal brace

not sure about roll over protection, but works pretty well as a harness bar and stiffens the chassis quite a bit.




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Old 05-20-2010 | 09:25 AM
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Originally Posted by MazdaManiac
What are you looking to do?

They are just harness anchors.

Without the front bars, these things just give your head something to get mashed into.
I use them for Harness anchors for HPDE, The group I run with with wouldn't let me use the Kirkey seats with the OEM belts. The risk with this type of bar of my head hitting it is low.
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why did you keep rear seats in with that cage? It makes it look unusable?
With out the harness bar the rear set can be used for a sort trip, you have to move the front seat up all the way to get in. Something that rarely happens with me.
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oh you can take the bar out easily can you?
Old 05-20-2010 | 09:48 AM
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Originally Posted by california style
oh you can take the bar out easily can you?
Yes.

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Ahh.
Yeah, for DE you don't need a bar at all. The rear anchors are allowable.
For TT, this kind of setup isn't allowed.
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Originally Posted by expo1



Originally Posted by california style
why did you keep rear seats in with that cage? It makes it look unusable?



no, it just makes it like a rollercoaster feel for kids in the back seat...lulz
Old 05-20-2010 | 10:31 AM
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ha ha ha sorry the roller coaster comment made me spit up my coffee. ha ha
Old 05-20-2010 | 10:39 AM
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Anybody with a rollcage pic then. Id like to see how those look.
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A full cage makes it MANDATORY that you wear a helmet..so not really a good thing for a street driven car...

Jeff: Not sure why you think it would offer no rollover protection at all.
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ha ha ha sorry the roller coaster comment made me spit up my coffee. ha ha
ha ha reading that you spit up your coffee almost made me do the same
Old 05-20-2010 | 11:01 AM
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Here is the thing. I have always loved 1/4 mile racing and even thought its not what I built the car for I will take it once in a while to the track. in drag racing if you havent modify your stock firewall and floor you can use a roll bar all the way down to 10.00 anything quicker than that you will need a cage and anything over 135mph will need a cage regardless of E.T.
RGonza went 147mph. Thats the reason im contemplating the use of a rollcage. Dont really like the idea though. THats why I asked to see some pics.
Old 01-19-2011 | 03:55 PM
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anyone have pictures of a full cage?
Old 01-19-2011 | 04:09 PM
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I had a full Autopower roll cage in my RX7's. However, I don't have any pictures of the cage, just the cars. I can try to answer any questions you may have.
Old 01-19-2011 | 04:21 PM
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I like it better without the cage
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so far some nice setups


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