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Old Jun 29, 2005 | 08:24 AM
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^ What I'd worry about that roll bar is that there aren't enough attachment points to ensure that it wouldn't just punch through the floor in a roll-over type accident. It would be better than not having anything, but I wouldn't bet my life on it.

Here's what a real cage looks like:
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Old Jun 29, 2005 | 08:29 AM
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Yup, thats a real rally style roll cage. These other ones for sale are for occasional track days or added protection. Yes, if the cage wasn't bolted down or anchored in the proper spots, it would just puncture right thru the car or end up bending and hurting you badly. If I were going the rally route, I'd get some nice skid plates covering the bottom of the car too.
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Old Jun 29, 2005 | 06:22 PM
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You should explain in more detail why you want to have a roll bar or cage in the car. Some organizations will allow a removable link here or there but all pretty much require the main hoop and forward bars to be permanently welded or bolted to the chassis. This is not a simple undertaking.

So why do you want one?
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Old Jun 29, 2005 | 08:53 PM
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I just wanted one for added stability and safety during track days. I dont need one, thats why i was asking if there were any that allowed for use of the back seat.
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Old Jun 29, 2005 | 09:21 PM
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I had hopes of using the back seat, so I had a removable rollbar made. I took the bar out to paint it and it has never been out again. in fact I take the passenger seat out instead of the roll bar to put track tires in the back seat area.

after you see how much room is left, putting someone in the back seat seems like a possible death sentence
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Old Jun 29, 2005 | 09:29 PM
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I see no cross bars and the front bar has bends in it.

That would probably hurt you more from folding on you in a accident then if you didn't have it at all.
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Old Aug 2, 2005 | 09:04 PM
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None of those rollbars are NHRA legal either for 11.499 to 10.000 ET. Im in the process of looking into a rollbar so I can run my evo at the dragstrip without getting booted, while also keeping atleast enough clearance in the rear door area to get my child seat in and out.
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Old Aug 2, 2005 | 09:32 PM
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I have driven dozens of guys in my back seats - no problem with the roll bar
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Old Aug 2, 2005 | 09:58 PM
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Originally Posted by nubby
^ What I'd worry about that roll bar is that there aren't enough attachment points to ensure that it wouldn't just punch through the floor in a roll-over type accident. It would be better than not having anything, but I wouldn't bet my life on it.

Here's what a real cage looks like:
to much yellow,my eyes are bleeding
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Old Aug 2, 2005 | 11:07 PM
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Stick with a custom roll bar, dont bother with any bolt in type cages(cusco,autopower), they will do more damage than good.
Here's some pic's of mine.
In the 1st pic I moved the seats back so you guys could get a better view, my head is normally nowhere near the halo.

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Old Aug 3, 2005 | 12:13 AM
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while also keeping atleast enough clearance in the rear door area to get my child seat in and out.
child seat? roll bar?

yikes!
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Old Aug 3, 2005 | 06:00 AM
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Originally Posted by statix
Stick with a custom roll bar, dont bother with any bolt in type cages(cusco,autopower), they will do more damage than good.
Here's some pic's of mine.
In the 1st pic I moved the seats back so you guys could get a better view, my head is normally nowhere near the halo.
I like that, it's a nice set up. However, is there really enough room for 2 or 3 people to sit in the back seat comfortably?
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Old Aug 3, 2005 | 03:22 PM
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plenty of room as I have been back there with two other adults ...... it is one sweet a$$ cage!
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Old Aug 3, 2005 | 03:43 PM
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thats awesome. Who made it? And if you dont mind, about how much would it cost me for the cage and installation of it?
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Old Aug 3, 2005 | 04:12 PM
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so then whats the best weld in cage kit besides fabricating....
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