I just paid a deposit for a custom roll cage in my Evo MR. It is to protect the driver and passenger from side impacts, and also roll overs. But doesn't go to the back of the car like some others do. Kind of like the Cusco 6 point. Well I'm getting charged $1500 painted made out of "chromemoly". Is that a good price or am I paing too much ?

 

we are gona need pix when you get it

 

well it would suck "if" some one rear end you hard whom ever at the back seat is gonna get hurt even more with the cage upfront

 

I'd say that's about right as far as price. It takes a lot of work and fabrication to get that stuff right, and the materials have to be top notch too. So, yeah...the cost is about right IMO

 

It's usually better to ask questions like this before you let loose with the cash! If you're really concerned about safety talk with a tech inspector for SCCA or other racing group. The "chromemoly" bit by itself doesn't tell you much. Many cages are made of SAE 1020 mild steel. The important things are the design, tube diameter and thickness, and that the material is seamless (DOM). In southern California you must have lots of choices of real race car fabricators and "boutique" speed shops. I know who I'd pick.

Dave

 

$1500 for a Chromoly cage is a very good price. Just ask a lot of questions and make sure they fit the cage to you, not make you fit the cage. There are a bunch of hacks out there, so be careful!

 

Don't worry at all it will get done right. $1500 is a great price for a Chromoly cage because there is a ton of work involved.

 

Did you consider a custom removable one? That way you don't have to use it all the time.

 

There are so many variables in pricing a cage it's hard to say. If you are just dropping the car off with the interior intact and you get an assembled car with a 6pt legal cage back, that is a good price.

Is a chassis shop doing this for you? Regardless be sure to inspect the work when it is completed. Read the NHRA rulebook(or whatever sanctioning body you are building the car for) and make sure it complies with there rules. 'Moly has to be TIG welded, all joints have to be welded 360 degrees around if not the joints have to be gusseted, proper base plates, fitment, etc...