I'm interested in roll cages. Let me see some from the back side and where each plate is welded to. Custom and pre-bent kits, it don't matter...

you guys think I should get a pre-bent kit right now, since I don't have money for a bender yet?


Modified by Paul_Vang at 4:39 PM 10/22/2003

 

Kirk 6-point bolt-in

 

mine is welded to the flat part right before the strut. The cell is gone, so dont ask

 

Thanks guys...how come some of the cages or bars I see have teh rear points going past the shock mounts? I've been told over and over again that this is not a good idea

 

I dunno honestly. Theres not many places to mount them. Theres the strut perch, theres the framerail itself (which is what yer talkin about) and right before the strut which is what i did. I used the position because theres an extra layer of metal in that spot, so it makes Its pretty durable. go knock on it with your hand and you will understand what i mean

 

here are some pics of a roadrace (4g) and rallycage (gti).. not drag race but the same principles apply when building a well designed cage.

http://photos.yahoo.com/danc_516

one of the strongest points in a chassis and the best place to secure a cage are at the shock towers.. obviously that point of the chassis must be designed to support the loads of the car. plus you're allowing your rollcage become an integral part of your chassis to reduce flex.

also you'll see some cages with big bends in them 'floating' in space... maybe ok in a drag car but from a design perspective, you want to try to make every member straight and meet at the same point as other members to distribute the loads most efficiently. in case a member fails another member is there to 'back it up'..

play around with some dowels and glue.. you'll see what i mean

 

check my "garage"

i think most people on here have seen my cage/car.

 

Custom Chromoly 8 point...it's painted now, just don't have any pics.

 

Here ya go, pics of the WC car.

 

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yeah no ****. I want what you got Actually it doesn't have to be that fancy as long as I can pass tech and be safe, I don't care what it looks like.

 

check out 1320 performance site. All the work is done by Lo Vang. He does a pretty awesome job for the prices that he charges. those of you that are in the Nor Cal or the bay area give him a call if you want to have a roll cage done... Street of Strip. Five point roll bars to full tube chassis. anyway you want.

http://www.1320performances.org/


Modified by chrisCNL at 10:33 PM 10/22/2003

 

a couple sneek shots of the nearly completed chassis.
full detail pics in about 3 weeks.

 

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Killer SANDALS!!!
Long sleeved shirt, welding gloves...and Sandals!!! Sorry man, I had to. Nice looking cage work though

Clayton

 

Hehe, nice work Doug.

 

gonna have a nice "tan" on those feet.

 

Those wheelie bars arent even connected to anything.. In the inside-car pic, theres no extension to the back of the car. There just chillin...

 

cars still far from being done ron. Ill have more pics in about 3-4 weeks when the car is completed more with some body work done as well.-pdang

 

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Clayton</TD></TR></TABLE>

OMG..that's a funny sight!...you beat me to it clayton

 

Paul I have a guy up here doing all the cage work.. Does nice work.. If your interested-- call me and I'll go snap some pics and send them.. Reasonable proces too.. Just finished one in an EG hatch we're building for racing at Tintmasters..

 

 

Of all the set-ups so far,I think yours looks the best Mike.Especially the way the rear bars mount to the strut towers That's how Im gonna do mine.

 

thanks I didnt choose the design. The same guy that did john browns tube chassis did my cage so I know his work is pretty good.

 

thanks guys....

Jeff, I'm gonna do it myself, I think my 6 years of welding should be put to use. I can have it done up here too, but I'd like to do it myself

 

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why is this a bad idea?

 

sick