Roll Cage Questions
11-08-2002 | 09:17 AM
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Roll Cage Questions
I was thinking about getting either a Cusco 4 or 6 point roll cage. It's approved by some sactioning body in .jp (I can't recall the name of it) but not any from USA as far as I know.
Are the allowed in auto-x / road racing? If I was to take my car to VIR or some other track would they allow it? I don't want to get it only to find out I can't even use it.
Are the allowed in auto-x / road racing? If I was to take my car to VIR or some other track would they allow it? I don't want to get it only to find out I can't even use it.
11-08-2002 | 09:44 AM
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If i were you, i'd just have a custom cage built for your car locally (hey, that is what i did!!) As far as Auto-X...i have no clue. As far as driving schools at VIR or Summit....as long as the cage is properly installed and safe, they won't give you any hassle. You do have to install padding anywhere your helmet/head can contact the bars while you're seated in the car.
11-08-2002 | 10:57 AM
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I would do that except it's probably going to be just as expensive. I don't see why I wouldn't get the Cusco one at that point.
Oh ... I've been told that it's FIA approved if that's worth anything?
Oh ... I've been told that it's FIA approved if that's worth anything?
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11-08-2002 | 11:20 AM
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i haven't seen the cusco cage....so i don't know how the fitment is w/ it. Lots of the ones for RX7's fit like shit. Price being equal.....i'd rather have something built the way i want it, to my specs....Not some mass produced bar.
11-08-2002 | 11:21 AM
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If it is FIA you can use it just about anywhere I would think. The prices on the cusco cages are really good, but I haven't seen any installed. Have you thought about the Autopower ones? They have different levels and you can upgrade at a later date also.
Hey grey: how much did your cage run you and what type is it?
Hey grey: how much did your cage run you and what type is it?
11-08-2002 | 11:32 AM
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Autopower is SFI approved I believe. For auto-x, you are allowed an 8-pt in street prepared.
for stock class
Roll bars and cages must comply with Section 13.2.G in Stock category. Roll cages must comply with the following:
The roll cage need not be removable. It shall be bolted or welded to the car.
The cage shall attach to the car at no more than 8 points, consisting of the basic cage with 6 attachment points, and 2 additional braces.
The forward part of the cage shall be mounted to the floor of the vehicle. In addition, the 2 optional braces referred to in (b) may be mounted, one on either side, from the forward section of the cage to the firewall or front fender wells. No braces shall pass through the front firewall.
The roll cage need not be removable. It shall be bolted or welded to the car.
The cage shall attach to the car at no more than 8 points, consisting of the basic cage with 6 attachment points, and 2 additional braces.
The forward part of the cage shall be mounted to the floor of the vehicle. In addition, the 2 optional braces referred to in (b) may be mounted, one on either side, from the forward section of the cage to the firewall or front fender wells. No braces shall pass through the front firewall.
Roll bars and roll cages may be added (see Appendix C). It is strongly recommended that they be constructed according to Section 18 of the current GCR. Roll bars may be welded. Roll cages must be bolted, not welded, into the automobile and within the driver/passenger compartment. A roll cage has more than four attachment points to the body or frame, or has bracing both fore and aft of the main hoop.
11-09-2002 | 06:28 PM
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Some info I was given about Cusco cages ...
Cusco cages are chromoly, supposedly 33% lighter than steel ones (dunno how true that is)
4 Point Cage is 437.00 and weighs in at 23 pounds
6 Point Cage is 782.00 and weighs in at 41 pounds
Now just gotta decide which one I want to get.
Cusco cages are chromoly, supposedly 33% lighter than steel ones (dunno how true that is)
4 Point Cage is 437.00 and weighs in at 23 pounds
6 Point Cage is 782.00 and weighs in at 41 pounds
Now just gotta decide which one I want to get.
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02-20-2003 | 09:34 AM
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I hate to bring up old threads but recently someone from one of the Nissan boards I frequent installed the Cusco 6 point in his S13 (the model previous to my car) which has raised some questions for me.
Thread is here: http://forums.freshalloy.com/ubbthre...fpart=all&vc=1
Several people have commented that it wouldn't be allowed by most (all?) racing organizations. Can someone confirm or deny this for me? I'm not all that worried about drag racing, mainly auto-x and road courses.
Thread is here: http://forums.freshalloy.com/ubbthre...fpart=all&vc=1
Several people have commented that it wouldn't be allowed by most (all?) racing organizations. Can someone confirm or deny this for me? I'm not all that worried about drag racing, mainly auto-x and road courses.
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