Once I get a roll cage welded in my car, who should I take it to? I know King Motorsports does exceptional high quality work at an exceptionally high price, but I'm thinking about taking my car to them anyway. Also, I heard that the ITR's chassis is spot welded, not fully welded the full length of the seams, or seam welded. I read that in an OLD Sport Compact Car magazine when they did the cover story article about DC Sport's race Type Rs. What I really want the cage for is the dramatic chassis stiffness increase. Does anyone have any pictures?


[Modified by ITR-01-269, 8:54 PM 6/20/2001]

 

What about a bolt on type?
More reversable.

 

Any custom roll cage manufacturer can make you a great cage if you're willing to go with a weld in.

An ideal cage for the ITR should penetrate the dash (following the A pillars) and lie close to the firewall. You can also incorporate a foot box if you want.
Bolt-in cages (Autopower) are compromised because they don't go in the ideal locations up front.

If you're going to go with a custom cage, you might also have to consult with the manufacturer regarding door bars and whether or not you'll be able to retain the skins on your doors. I know that King routinely makes cages that do not allow for the door skins to be in place (this maximizes space for the driver)

If racing, you might also want to confer with your local sanctioning body on what is considered acceptable (e.g. FIA approved etc) in terms of design.

And lastly consider your tube material, diameter and guage. Chromoly is the best and most expensive and harder to work with than steel. Steel is cheaper, heavier and is what most bolt-ins are made of.


[Modified by Big Phat R, 1:12 PM 6/20/2001]

 

I"m clueless about cages, but someone was telling me that cages are better if they're bolted in w/ a plate from the bottom to "sandwich" it. Is there any truth to this or is welding in better?

yoshi - who just shrugs *shrugs*

 

welding is best