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Thread: Opinions on Roll Cage
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05-17-2006 #1
Opinions on Roll Cage
I'm planning on using my 68 Camaro as a daily driver, but I will also use it for some track time. Nothing pro, just open track days for fun. What would be the optimal cage to use to help stiffen the frame and provide protection. I have the Globalwest subframe connectors. Thanks for the info.
Nick
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05-19-2006 #2Anyone? 57 views...
05-19-2006 #3Registered User- Join Date
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Probably a 4 point cage would be best...depends on how much street use it will see
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05-19-2006 #4Yup go with a 4 point... and definatly get a custom one installed. Also don't bother with a swing-out, as I understand it, it won't do anything to stiffen the car and doesn't add any protection. A good 4 point and sfc will stiffen the car considerably and offer good rollover protection, plus you can always add the side bars and other points in the future if the cars purpose changes...
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05-19-2006 #5Personally, I would build an NHRA legal bar at a minimum. To do that you are going to need a door bar, at least on the driver's side. NHRA will let you use a removable or swing away bar for that. I would bet that that adds nearly the same stiffness as a welded in bar (the member should be acting in tension and compression only anyway), but it will give you side impact protection at any rate.
05-19-2006 #6I was thinking about this very same thing. Doesn't DSE have one? Does anyone know if it fits in real tight?
05-20-2006 #7New to Pro-Touring- Join Date
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You could do 6 point SCCA style bar. Wouldn't pass NHRA tech as the doorbars would mount a little lower, but daily use would be easier, side impact protection would be better than swing outs.
Not the optimum design but with an additional tie in bar from the rear bend down to the hoop base, would be much better.
05-20-2006 #8Originally Posted by rob07002
It seems like the DSE is more expensive than other cages I've seen. Any reason other than namesake? Is the quality that much better?
05-20-2006 #9