As you guys have noticed, the bumper supports are rocked. They need to come off and I need to takem off. I dont feel safe driviing like that so I'm going to order a Cage.

Can anyone lend me their welding talents for a few hours?

Thanks

 

So instead of new bumper supports you're just getting a cage?

 

I agree, what are you thinking???? Thought you were a schooled person.....use your brain man.....

Q

 

we are planning on taking the whole bumper off-

no bumpers = no impulse distribution =

 

its MUCH safer than having bumpers. think about it
most circle track guys done even have bumpers and use a cage. they wreck CONSTANTLY

 

between mike and i , im sure we can weld one in during a weeekend here

 

hells ya i got a mig welder. im mike by the way if ya didnt know me on here

 

Wreck + cage + no helmet = .

If this is a street car, wear your helmet to the grocery store.

 

I'll have 5pt harnesses

 

Trey,

Need to add my $ .02 on this one.

You are right about the bumper supports being there for
energy absorbtion, but by eliminating the core support and
adding a cage you eliminate the chance for the car to
absorb energy and YOUR BODY absorbs any impact energy.

A cage will help stop the passanger compartment from
collapse, but a more ridgid structure means the energy
has to go somewhere. The energy will be transfered right
to you!

I think your effort would be better spent repairing the bumper
support structure, then replace the bumper support. IMHO.

 

Dam, da dam, da dam...

Be careful!

Ryan

 

Trey, I have talent. I have a few hours. When?

 

Circle track guys don't have "Just a cage"...They have a tubular car designed for 200 mph wall impact destruction. Lets forget that they spent $50,000 on their rolling chassis and think normally here. Even if you did a 14 point cage, it's not the same. Your in a 3500lb car, a circle track car isn't even near that weight. Yes like others have said, can you magine racking your head off a steel bar in an accident?? I think about it every time I sit in my car and I drive like an old man because of that I guess it's cool though. Get a cage, helmet rollbar padding, Hans Device, and maybe a window net if you want the full effect. or just some bumpers that work. And leave for class early because it's a chore getting in and out of the car