im looking into getting a cage soon and want to see some of yours. let me know who did it for you/ and what was the total cost (parts,labor,welding) all included, thanks!

 

I normally get a kit from S&W b/c I can't bend the hoop. But most people that do charge $100 a point so a 4th gen good to 9.99 would be $800, you have 6 pt bar and 2 kicker bars

 

A full "cage" is a minimum of 10 points, with a halo and braces from the front of the halo to the front floor. That is only required under 10.00 seconds or over 135MPH. I suspect what you are after is a roll "bar" - a minimum of 5 points, uncluding the hoop, two braces to the rear and one diagonal brace past the drivers arm to the front floor..... correct?

 

yes you would be correct... my mistake haha

lets see some roll bars!*

 

so no one on here has rollbars/cages?... k

 

Maybe a 5 point next year. We'll see how stinky the track gets about no bar, on a test and tune night.

 

http://www.injuneer.com/images/photo.../DCP03794a.jpg

http://www.injuneer.com/images/photo.../DCP03475a.jpg

http://www.injuneer.com/images/photo.../DCP02908a.jpg

 

injuneer- hey thats nice.. so who makes it and what was the damage on a cage like that?

 

I like thunderracing.com roll cages

 

That's a custom built, all chrome moly setup, to my specifications. The hoop and front braces go through the floor to the subframes, and there are custom chrome moly subframe connectors included. Shop did the entire job, from stipping the interior to returning the car in spotless condition, painted to match the interior, and a Simpson camlock 5-pt harness, and brace for the back of the stock seat. Designed for conversion to a full cage. About $1,500.

 

Here is a road race cage we did in a 3rd gen ...

http://www.argentlab.com/nasatx/mitc...ASCARDriv2.jpg
http://www.argentlab.com/nasatx/mitc...ASCARDriv1.jpg
http://www.argentlab.com/nasatx/mitc...ASCARPass1.jpg
http://www.argentlab.com/nasatx/mitc...ASCARPass3.jpg
http://www.argentlab.com/nasatx/mitch/Nick/BackHalf.jpg
http://www.argentlab.com/nasatx/mitc.../BackHalf4.jpg

We did everything in-house. Surprisingly enough, the inside demensions were very, very close between this 84 and the patterns we have for a 4th gen.

 

here a few pics of mine this is a custom cage too, all chromoly, done by some friends of mine at their shop. for a cage to certify for a ET of 8.50, they were charging like $1800-$2000

 

wow those are some pretty seriouse cages.. lol

 

you should check out wolferacecraft.com they have several cages to choose from. also you can get them jig notched, so all you do is just weld it in. or you can get a bolt in cage.

 

I wouldn't consider a bolt-in. The floor pan is just too thin to support the weight and impact if the cage is ever put into service.

Nor would I consider ERW tubing. ERW tubing will split at the seam. Insist on DOM tubing, 1 3/4", .120 wall for a heavy 4th gen.

A cage is one of those things that you really need to work and work well when called upon to do it's job.

I've witnessed roll-overs and wall contacts that have ripped the floor pan of a bolt in cage. Conversely, I saw a Porsche 911 take an 80mph shot in the A-Pillar from another 911. The energy was sent upwards and away from the driver and his legs. The cars were toast, but the drivers walked away.

Welding proper floor plates to a structural part of the car and then welding the cage to the floor plates is a must for it to work properly.

example:
http://www.argentlab.com/nasatx/mitc...llarPlateL.jpg
http://www.argentlab.com/nasatx/mitc...MainFloorR.jpg