angeljoelv

Ok guys, I'm contemplating the idea of installing a rollcage in my car. I'm not 100% sure thats something I really will like becouse I kinda love my car looking as stock as possible, specially inside. I have done some research and have seen many rollcages out there, but to be honest the only one that I like so far its the autopower. Its simple and Id like to keep oit that way. Never the less I would like for you guys to show me what you have and give me your ideas.

I am not asking you to do any research, so please no stupid posts about that. Just want to see your pics and opinions.

dannobre

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Cage or bar?

expo1

I have the AutoPower Street / Strip bar in my 8. More info in THIS thread.

angeljoelv

I might be calling it wrong.. My english is not the best in the world..

angeljoelv

Yea, Ive seen it and like it. I actually commented on that thread. Thats is my favorite.

dannobre

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Cage will go full interior...doors, dash, ..

roll bar is just a roof bar and supports

I have the same bar as Expo...except I have the diagonal bar as well...

angeljoelv

In that case, A roll bar will do for me. BTW it looks GREAT

Ross_Dawg

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Lookin good Expo

california style

why did you keep rear seats in with that cage? It makes it look unusable?

MazdaManiac

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What are you looking to do?

Bars like those shown in this thread are not "legal" by any of the typical sanctioning body rules and are really just for show - they don't afford you any real roll-over protection.
They are just harness anchors.

Without the front bars, these things just give your head something to get mashed into.

c0ldf1ame

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autopower race bar with bolt in cross bar and diagonal brace

not sure about roll over protection, but works pretty well as a harness bar and stiffens the chassis quite a bit.

expo1

I use them for Harness anchors for HPDE, The group I run with with wouldn't let me use the Kirkey seats with the OEM belts. The risk with this type of bar of my head hitting it is low.
With out the harness bar the rear set can be used for a sort trip, you have to move the front seat up all the way to get in. Something that rarely happens with me.

california style

oh you can take the bar out easily can you?

expo1

Yes.

MazdaManiac

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Ahh.
Yeah, for DE you don't need a bar at all. The rear anchors are allowable.
For TT, this kind of setup isn't allowed.

2tone

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no, it just makes it like a rollercoaster feel for kids in the back seat...lulz

perks11

ha ha ha sorry the roller coaster comment made me spit up my coffee. ha ha

angeljoelv

Anybody with a rollcage pic then. Id like to see how those look.

dannobre

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A full cage makes it MANDATORY that you wear a helmet..so not really a good thing for a street driven car...

Jeff: Not sure why you think it would offer no rollover protection at all.

2tone

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ha ha reading that you spit up your coffee almost made me do the same

angeljoelv

Here is the thing. I have always loved 1/4 mile racing and even thought its not what I built the car for I will take it once in a while to the track. in drag racing if you havent modify your stock firewall and floor you can use a roll bar all the way down to 10.00 anything quicker than that you will need a cage and anything over 135mph will need a cage regardless of E.T.
RGonza went 147mph. Thats the reason im contemplating the use of a rollcage. Dont really like the idea though. THats why I asked to see some pics.

Willits8

anyone have pictures of a full cage?

alnielsen

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I had a full Autopower roll cage in my RX7's. However, I don't have any pictures of the cage, just the cars. I can try to answer any questions you may have.

lepichichi

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I like it better without the cage

rodjonathan

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so far some nice setups