1970 Trans Am Ridetech Tiger Cage install

[jtwoods4]

There is very limited information on the internet about the ridetech Tiger Cage install. Well here is a very detailed video of the install on my 1970 Tran Am (Same install for 70-73 Camaro)

[KEV 190164]

just watched this video as I will be buying one of these for my 79 in a few weeks . did you buy straight from ridetech . thanks for posting

[jtwoods4]

yeah I bought it straight from ridetech and they build it to order, takes a couple of weeks. I'm really happy with it its a nice product. just make sure you mount the harness bar in the correct position so that your straps angle down over your shoulders about 10 degrees. it's kind of tricky to get the harness bar in the right spot because your first instinct will be to install it to low before the bend in the hoop but you need to install it above the bend in the hoop.

[KEV 190164]

good info thanks very much

[Nicks67GTO]

Are they working on NHRA certification at all for them?

[jtwoods4]

that will never happen that's not the type of cage this is.

[jtwoods4]

I experienced engine failure at Carolina Motorsports Park this weekend. Here is a detailed video showing the problem, the fix, and the race that caused the failure. Enjoy.

[cpd004]

Did the car feel stiffer as a result of this or was the change in that respect minimal?

[jtwoods4]

Did the car feel stiffer as a result of this or was the change in that respect minimal?

This would depend on your setup. For a street car with sub frame connectors and engine compartment braces you would not notice anything. If you are road racing or doing HPDE events then there will be a benefit even though you may not physically feel the difference, it will allow the suspension to work better do to a stiffer chassis.

However if you do not have subframe connectors then yes you will notice the same improvement that sub frame connectors make.

If you have rubber body bushing then yes, huge improvement. If you have solid metal body bushings then not so much a difference.

To answer your question I really need to know your setup.

For my car the difference was subtle but every bit counts in road racing. I already had solid body mounts, engine compartment braces, and sub frame connectors.
Does this make sense?

[cpd004]

This would depend on your setup. For a street car with sub frame connectors and engine compartment braces you would not notice anything. If you are road racing or doing HPDE events then there will be a benefit even though you may not physically feel the difference, it will allow the suspension to work better do to a stiffer chassis.

However if you do not have subframe connectors then yes you will notice the same improvement that sub frame connectors make.

If you have rubber body bushing then yes, huge improvement. If you have solid metal body bushings then not so much a difference.

To answer your question I really need to know your setup.

For my car the difference was subtle but every bit counts in road racing. I already had solid body mounts, engine compartment braces, and sub frame connectors.
Does this make sense?

Thanks for the reply. It does have solid body bushings and sub frame connectors. I haven't put the bay brace in, but have had a set sitting in a box for years. I just notice creaking and IMO flex when pulling in driveways and very bumpy streets. The bay brace might help that. I want a car I can drive daily that I can do some amateur autocrossing with on the weekend if one happens to be near me.