theEGGmonsta

quick question, ive searched around and i never found a clear answer on if it fits gsrs; with a sunroof. or do they make 2 models of it? if it does would i have to take out the headliner? im hoping autopower isnt like cusco... since ive heard cusco makes it only for the non sunroof models. so cusco is crossed out, and ive also heard they only for show and dont really do a great job anyways. any other recommendations on bolt on cages? ill have under 1k to spend. i would go baller status to go with a full welded cage, but i got quoted 3gs to make a design similiar to autopowers 6pt cage with the door bars, and my very very last resort is to go with autopowers roll bar.

theEGGmonsta

bump

Jimmy

iTrader: (5)

check out kirk racing.

http://www.kirkracing.com/

also within your budget and money for more parts

mine:

theEGGmonsta

^ hmm, looks good. is there a reason why the 2 rear bars go towards the trunk rather than the wheel wellS?

Dogginator

I would think that they connect to the rear frame rails.

Jimmy, why do you have the rear seats in your car?

Jimmy

iTrader: (5)

Yes sir, you are indeed correct.

Old picture they were Black leather in there just laying down.. everything is removed.. only interior panels and c-pillar bar in there now.

to the original poster.. is your car daily driven..? because it is not ideal to have hard unforgiving metal near your head.

I'm still on the hunt for some nice roll bar padding..

red_crx

iTrader: (2)

In the new version of the Kirk racing cage..I believe..the rear legs go to the wheel wells just like the autopower, but I could be wrong

Jimmy

iTrader: (5)

.. I dunno man.. I've never seen a Kirk racing cage that goes to the wheels wells on a DC chassis.. A buddy of mine has the same kirk cage.. on his type R.. The main hoop he has spots for two different sets of bars.. that way he can clear rear seats, but both bars end up bolting to the frame rails (totally unsafe to have any rear passengers beside a roll bar anyway)

Anywho.. I'm in for an explanation why you would want the cage to bolt to your wheel wheels on a DC chassis.

theEGGmonsta

oh it doesnt matter where it goes to me, i was just wondering why it went towards the rear instead of the wheel wells like autopower and cusco

theEGGmonsta

no one knows whether autopowers 6pt will fit my gsr with the sunroof and the headliner on? im aiming toward autopower the most since my cousin can get a me one for cheaper picked up

red_crx

iTrader: (2)

I've never seen one either, my Kirk 6pt cage goes to the trunk area. I remember a discussion in the road racing forum as to which design was better and why (I'll see if I can find it).
I'm almost positive that the autopower will fit with the sunroof, but I would still confirm by giving them a call.

theEGGmonsta

i probably will just give them a call just in case... oh and that thread would be nice if you could find it! i thought the opposite though, i thought it would be better if the rear bars went on the wheel wheels like autopower instead of the rear towards the trunk like kirks. guess i was wrong. still curious to find out how it all works

Jdmintegr

auto power fits any integra with or without sunroof i have one in my dc2 with a sunroof

SleeperGSR

for what its worth....you shouldn't really put a cage in a car you drive on the road. if you arn't wearing a helmet your head will hit the bar and cause more damage. Just like you shouldn't put a straight back seat in without a roll cage. I know people do it all the time and are fine tho. I wanna put one in but am not for safety reasons. If you arn't going wheel to wheel on track you don't really need one. there are better things you can buy just for show

Jdmintegr

haha im out the only way your gonna hit your head on the roll cage is if your 6ft tall and your sitting on a booster seat!

theEGGmonsta

either way im short, im plannign to get the cage, harness and my seat is on the way..the car will see track alot but its not going to be track dedicated, and worst comes to worst i can always take the 2 main hoops off and use it just as a roll bar when i dd it... im getting the cage for a good deal anyways so why not

theEGGmonsta

so you got to keep the headliner as well?

1998GsRIntegra

$3000 to do a full welded in cage? Holy ***** batman. A race shop near me that caged my dads crx for NASA/SCCA competition did the entire thing for $1500 or so(mind you this was 10 years ago, that still doesn't constitute a $1500 increase). They did one hell of a job if I do say so myself. They also painted the entire inside of the car after they caged it for no added cost. We asked why and their response was "we thought it would look better if it all matched" Lol

theEGGmonsta

wow, ahah it was a reputable shop though...i just cant remember what the efff the shops name is. its near me too, darn my cousin was going to do his cage there but it was too expensive

theEGGmonsta

k i found the place its called L-CON

example of their work, a reason why they caught my eye





heres a simple one


but 3gs is kinda alot........and that was only a 6pt like autopowers i dont even want to know how much that z32's cage is running

Jdmintegr

yeah headliner and all

theEGGmonsta

alright thanks man! cant wait to get a cage in

Jimmy

iTrader: (5)

There are several different scenarios that could play out for you to hit your head up against the cage if in the event of a wreck.. Think about it.. It's hard unforgiving metal right next to your head..

I nailed my head just cleaning around back there.. **** hurts

On the track with a helmet seems fine, but I need roll bar padding asap and that's what I strongly suggest to anyone else.

theEGGmonsta

where would i get this padding ? last i remember seeing it online it was expensive

1998GsRIntegra

http://www.ogracing.com/catalog/2-Ca...LL-BAR-PADDING

I like that stuff personally, but in a full 360 degree style. It doesnt have a hard outer shell like some, but if you put it in an area that is always rubbed or what have you it will wear down over time.

EDIT: Found the stuff I use -> http://www.ogracing.com/catalog/2-Ca...LL-BAR-PADDING