RideTech's TigerCage opinions

[wmhjr]

Well... you can mount shoulder harnesses to it... and, that's about all it's good for.

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In your opinion, which is no more nor less valid than the people who posted before and after you.

I've seen them and have a couple componenets (which I ended up not using for reasons totally unrelated to whether or not it's a good product). The quality is very good and it's well thought out. It has its pros and cons. It would be helpful to understand what purpose you have in mind for it

[JohnUlaszek]

A properly designed bolted interface can be just as robust as a weldment, but it does increase complexity with respect to design and manufacture whereas a weldment requires a skilled fabricator.

The inherent complexity of bolted joint design is reflected in the higher price of the Tiger Cage but on the other hand it's relatively easy to install and remove.

It's entirely possible the bolted interfaces on the Tiger Cage could be as robust as a weldment, but as an engineer I'd want some sort of proof of this or certification by a sanctioning body. I'd really like to see Ride Tech get this product certified for use in SCCA, NASA, or NHRA as an equivalent alternative to a welded design.

It's a unique product and I am curious to see the results of some sort of engineering effort whether it be destructive testing, bolted joint analysis, hand calcs, or FEA comparing it to traditional welded designs.

[sr73bu]

A properly designed bolted interface can be just as robust as a weldment, but it does increase complexity with respect to design and manufacture whereas a weldment requires a skilled fabricator.

The inherent complexity of bolted joint design is reflected in the higher price of the Tiger Cage but on the other hand it's relatively easy to install and remove.

It's entirely possible the bolted interfaces on the Tiger Cage could be as robust as a weldment but as an engineer I'd want some sort of proof of this or certification by a sanctioning body. I'd really like to see Ride Tech get this product certified for use in SCCA, NASA, or NHRA as an equivalent alternative to a welded design.

Agreed.

I hear this all the time with engineers I work along side(i'm an industrial designer)... bolted applications can be just as/stronger than welded applications (not limited too cages).... I've discussed this topic recently because Im looking for a rear suspension setup for my father's 67 camaro... most of thier concerns (the engineers) is welding new metal to 40 y/o metal... You can do it, but its not as easy as people think. Most of them are suggesting I go with a bolt in setup...

Back to the topic, I've seen one tiger cage before.. really nice quality, if it gets a certification, I'd push my father to get one for his camaro.

-Sean

[TheJDMan]

A properly designed bolted interface can be just as robust as a weldment, but it does increase complexity with respect to design and manufacture whereas a weldment requires a skilled fabricator.

The inherent complexity of bolted joint design is reflected in the higher price of the Tiger Cage but on the other hand it's relatively easy to install and remove.

It's entirely possible the bolted interfaces on the Tiger Cage could be as robust as a weldment, but as an engineer I'd want some sort of proof of this or certification by a sanctioning body. I'd really like to see Ride Tech get this product certified for use in SCCA, NASA, or NHRA as an equivalent alternative to a welded design.

It's a unique product and I am curious to see the results of some sort of engineering effort whether it be destructive testing, bolted joint analysis, hand calcs, or FEA comparing it to traditional welded designs.

I agree! I'm interested in the Tiger Cage but I also need a bar that can be certified.

[MonzaRacer]

The East Coast Timing Association has certified the TigerCage for speeds up to 175 mph on its high speed course.