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Old Apr 10, 2009 | 06:19 AM
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roll cage options

hey guys thanks for looking hopefully this is the right spot for this, sorry if its not!
but im trying to find a roll cage for my 9 that will still allow me to keep my backseats in to retain the nice look of them... ive tried searching but cant come across much for a 9 hopefully someone can help me i need one asap!!!
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Old Apr 10, 2009 | 06:50 AM
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take a look at lancershop and stikiller used to have them. They run in the 300 area if i remember correctly. I was wanting the same thing a few years back.
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Old Apr 10, 2009 | 06:51 AM
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are those actual roll cages or harness bars? i need an actual roll cage?
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Old Apr 10, 2009 | 07:00 AM
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IMO your best bet is to find a shop that does them custom and work out a deal from there. If you search Sharkbite on here he has an amazing cage that someone in CT custom made him. It follows the headliner allowing the back seat to be used.

Keep in mind two things. Even if you have one made to keep the back seats its still dangerous for a rear passenger because without a helmet they could still hit there head on the harness bar going across the top of the front seats. (All good cages have a bar like this)

Secondly a custom cage will be welded in. I think most bolt in cages are for show and aren't certified for actual safety. (I could be wrong about that but I think a bolt in like the cusco isn't going to hold up in a true accident)
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Old Apr 10, 2009 | 07:04 AM
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yeah i have someone that can custom make one which i think im gonna have him do but didnt want down time but oo well it will look better with it custom, and i no i dont plan on having anyone in the back seats just like the look of them being there... thanks
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Old Apr 10, 2009 | 03:49 PM
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Custom build cages are always the way to go. They are stronger and safer than bolt in cages and always offer better fitment. Not to mention you will have to option to pick and chose the details.
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Old Apr 10, 2009 | 07:56 PM
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thats are all good points thansk guys
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Old Apr 10, 2009 | 08:04 PM
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autopower 4 pt bolt in would work well. ive been looking for one for a while but everyone wants more than they cost! gl man and if u can afford it, go custom +100
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Old Apr 10, 2009 | 08:06 PM
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yeah i saw that one earlier but think im gonna go witha custom if i can afford it, my neighboor makes them for a living so if he can hook me up with a good price thenill do that
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Old Apr 10, 2009 | 09:53 PM
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I know a few people down in florida that can custom make it for you.let me know if your neighbor cant do it and ill guide you in the right direction.btw bolt on cages are crap and are more of a hazard the a safety device.
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Old Apr 29, 2009 | 05:58 PM
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I already know having rear passengers is a bad idea. But isn't it dangerous for the driver and passenger as well unless they're wearing helmets?
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Old Apr 29, 2009 | 08:25 PM
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Originally Posted by evokid511
i need an actual roll cage?
The REAL question is WHY do you need a roll cage? The answer to that will determine whether or not you can have a cage with back seats.

You have to build the cage to the rule book and certain elements like the position of the anchor bar, downs and crosses will likely place them directly in the path of any passengers that may ever try to sit in the rear of the car, so you might as well pull the rear seats.

I build cages to Canada and US Rally Spec as well as SCCA Road Race and I can't think of a full competition cage that would still fit rear passenger seats, let alone the passengers that may try and sit in them.

DRAG cages, on the other hand... there are options but your passengers best have no knees

So again, what spec are you building the cage too?

Scott
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