- Fri Nov 16, 2012 6:45 am
#320109
Yeah hi, I'm looking for a roll cage for my 1992 eg hatch, the cage im after consist of a funtional roll cage for street use and occasional road course. I've already seen those crapy Godspeed cages and that product is not for me. If you guys have any good suggestion or know where to purchase a well built cage please let me know. Looking for 6 pt 7pt or 8pt cage. Thanks
- Fri Nov 16, 2012 3:35 pm
#320129
Check out autopower roll cages. They are all made upon order and they are SCCA and NASA legal for club racing. and they are about in your price range 
http://www.autopowerindustries.com/pricelist.asp
http://www.autopowerindustries.com/pricelist.asp
Check out my build thread:
http://civic-eg.com/viewtopic.php?t=22966
http://civic-eg.com/viewtopic.php?t=22966
- Fri Nov 16, 2012 6:09 pm
#320133
You should look around at local chassis shops and see if you can't get one made for the same amount of money.
Also you might want to check local laws in your area, certain states deam door bars as illegal to drive on the street with, so going with a 6 or 8 pt with x door bars or even NASCAR style like what is asked in NASA and SCCA might not pass state inspection or if you get pulled over could cause issues.
I know here it is that way. 6 pt is about all you can go before the car is no longer legal for street use.
A 4pt would be fine for daily use and help with chassis rigidity & safety.
Also you might want to check local laws in your area, certain states deam door bars as illegal to drive on the street with, so going with a 6 or 8 pt with x door bars or even NASCAR style like what is asked in NASA and SCCA might not pass state inspection or if you get pulled over could cause issues.
I know here it is that way. 6 pt is about all you can go before the car is no longer legal for street use.
A 4pt would be fine for daily use and help with chassis rigidity & safety.
- Tue Nov 27, 2012 6:12 pm
#321014
But does he actually make them for civic's, looks like he works more with old school chevy's That and you would still have to weld it in which would cost more money. and still have to certified thru SCCA or NASA if he wanted to add to it later.
HeikDiesel wrote:www.artmorrison.com
But does he actually make them for civic's, looks like he works more with old school chevy's That and you would still have to weld it in which would cost more money. and still have to certified thru SCCA or NASA if he wanted to add to it later.
- Tue Nov 27, 2012 8:45 pm
#321033
Nope he makes them for civics. I've bought one personally.
And you want a cage that you just bolt in? No thanks
And you want a cage that you just bolt in? No thanks
- Tue Nov 27, 2012 9:08 pm
#321036
Do you know what size tubing he is using? and if they are NASA/ SCCA compliant?
I agree yeah bolt in cages are no good
HeikDiesel wrote:Nope he makes them for civics. I've bought one personally.
And you want a cage that you just bolt in? No thanks
Do you know what size tubing he is using? and if they are NASA/ SCCA compliant?
I agree yeah bolt in cages are no good
- Tue Nov 27, 2012 11:40 pm
#321052
Depends if you run mild steel dom or chromoly.
- Fri Dec 21, 2012 1:52 pm
#322596
Yea, bolt-ins are junk. Find a local shop/person that builds them.
You should only put a cage in your car once it's absolutely necessary. It's dangerous driving around with one without a helmet on.
You should only put a cage in your car once it's absolutely necessary. It's dangerous driving around with one without a helmet on.
- Wed Mar 06, 2013 2:38 pm
#327876
I have mine that's going to be welded in, I use it for the track 85% of the time but I do take it out on the street a lot, and if you do daily drive it or take it out on the streets definitely but cushioning around the bars up front.
Also wanted to point out that I read on some forum somewhere that most states in the US deem door bars illegal unless they are removable. So instead of welding the door bars you can weld brackets and make them similar to strut bars.
Another thing is (if this is his case) a lot of states will not allow welded roll cages on the streets, but if they are bolted in place then it is actually considered a bunch of strut bars because it is removable and will pass inspection and police checks.
But with most of the guys saying. Bolt ins are junk and should always weld them for the support and rigidness you will need if you do manage to roll the car. There is a video of a mustang at an event that had a bolt in cage and flipped his car flat onto the roof, the entire roof was flat due to the bolts where the roll cage snapped. Collapsed the whole cage. Welding is needed for roll cages.
Also wanted to point out that I read on some forum somewhere that most states in the US deem door bars illegal unless they are removable. So instead of welding the door bars you can weld brackets and make them similar to strut bars.
Another thing is (if this is his case) a lot of states will not allow welded roll cages on the streets, but if they are bolted in place then it is actually considered a bunch of strut bars because it is removable and will pass inspection and police checks.
But with most of the guys saying. Bolt ins are junk and should always weld them for the support and rigidness you will need if you do manage to roll the car. There is a video of a mustang at an event that had a bolt in cage and flipped his car flat onto the roof, the entire roof was flat due to the bolts where the roll cage snapped. Collapsed the whole cage. Welding is needed for roll cages.
