roll cages

bleed blue · 12-14-2004, 11:45 PM

i'm looking for an all around roll cage. i've been away for probably six years(children/funding), but am looking to build a cage that will work for both the curves and the straight line. thanks in advance for any help

~The Jester~ · 12-15-2004, 04:30 PM

Comp engineering makes a good kit that will "fit" in a fox body. I always end up tweaking them to get them to fit nicer, but they'll work good right outta the box.

NHRA/IHRA are pretty strict as far as cage regualtions go. Not sure how the corner carver guys are though. Maybe get a rulebook from each sanction you want to play with, and figure out a happy medium. I'm gonna guess if you build one to NHRA/IHRA specs, you'll be good to go on the circuit as well.

drudis · 12-15-2004, 04:34 PM

Look at the one I installed in my 1989 Mustang.
Follow this link for MANY MANY more photos.
http://www.dariusrudis.com

Look into how others have done it, BEFORE you finish welding!!!
Things to watch:
Mount main hoop on the floor, or rear subframe (allows for more legroom).
Diagonals may affect headrest.
Doorbraces fit above/below your elbow.
Rear downtubes in an X-pattern or straight back, then mounted to rear shocktower or frame...

~The Jester~ · 12-16-2004, 07:33 AM

Great info from Drudis, but that is a perfect example of the differences, and what to watch for. In straight line racing, the main hoop MUST NOT be more than 5" (don't quote me on that, just an example) from the driver's head, and the doorbars MUST pass the driver between the shoulder and the elbow.

Here's a pic of mine:

(More at: http://knights-rule.com/Bill_stang.html)
For drag racing, I wasn't too concerned about the rear shock towers, but I definitely tied them to the frame. I also wanted to keep the back seat for those Saturday trips to Bruster's for ice cream.

Like Drudis said, do your homework, look around, make sure what you want/need. THEN start welding.

Coupe Devil · 12-16-2004, 11:26 PM

S&W Rqace cars. I got mine from them around christmas time a few years ago. I think they run the same christmas special every year . Igot mine for 109 plus shipping.

bleed blue · 12-22-2004, 07:20 PM

thanks for the info guys, i like the idea of keeping the back seat functional

Ackbar00 · 12-24-2004, 09:25 AM

This is where I will be getting mine from:
http://www.maximummotorsports.com/mmdrrb.asp

I like the idea of removable door bars, as I drive my as much as I can on the street.

12-14-2004, 11:45 PM	#1
bleed blue Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: iowa Posts: 5	roll cages i'm looking for an all around roll cage. i've been away for probably six years(children/funding), but am looking to build a cage that will work for both the curves and the straight line. thanks in advance for any help

12-15-2004, 04:30 PM	#2
~The Jester~ Rat Killer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Cold ass Ohio Posts: 1,143	Re: roll cages Comp engineering makes a good kit that will "fit" in a fox body. I always end up tweaking them to get them to fit nicer, but they'll work good right outta the box. NHRA/IHRA are pretty strict as far as cage regualtions go. Not sure how the corner carver guys are though. Maybe get a rulebook from each sanction you want to play with, and figure out a happy medium. I'm gonna guess if you build one to NHRA/IHRA specs, you'll be good to go on the circuit as well. __________________ d-Con Racing "Nothing fancy, just 347 inches of RAT POISON!" MICE need not apply.....

12-15-2004, 04:34 PM	#3
drudis Moderator Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Livonia, MI, USA Posts: 1,194	Re: roll cages Look at the one I installed in my 1989 Mustang. Follow this link for MANY MANY more photos. http://www.dariusrudis.com Look into how others have done it, BEFORE you finish welding!!! Things to watch: Mount main hoop on the floor, or rear subframe (allows for more legroom). Diagonals may affect headrest. Doorbraces fit above/below your elbow. Rear downtubes in an X-pattern or straight back, then mounted to rear shocktower or frame... __________________ Darius Rudis, Moderator Corner Carvers Delight 1989 Mustang LX - Open Track Car http://www.dariusrudis.com

12-16-2004, 07:33 AM	#4
~The Jester~ Rat Killer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Cold ass Ohio Posts: 1,143	Re: roll cages Great info from Drudis, but that is a perfect example of the differences, and what to watch for. In straight line racing, the main hoop MUST NOT be more than 5" (don't quote me on that, just an example) from the driver's head, and the doorbars MUST pass the driver between the shoulder and the elbow. Here's a pic of mine: (More at: http://knights-rule.com/Bill_stang.html) For drag racing, I wasn't too concerned about the rear shock towers, but I definitely tied them to the frame. I also wanted to keep the back seat for those Saturday trips to Bruster's for ice cream. Like Drudis said, do your homework, look around, make sure what you want/need. THEN start welding. __________________ d-Con Racing "Nothing fancy, just 347 inches of RAT POISON!" MICE need not apply.....

12-16-2004, 11:26 PM	#5
Coupe Devil Moderator Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Myrtle Beach SC Posts: 1,643	Re: roll cages S&W Rqace cars. I got mine from them around christmas time a few years ago. I think they run the same christmas special every year . Igot mine for 109 plus shipping. __________________ 1990 GT, 347, TFS TW Heads, TFS Cam, TFS Track heat, Twin turbos, FMIC, T5. Built Ford Tough Moderator

12-22-2004, 07:20 PM	#6
bleed blue Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: iowa Posts: 5	Re: roll cages thanks for the info guys, i like the idea of keeping the back seat functional __________________ 90 gt trick flow,36#,track heat,70mm,msd6al,b303,4.10's+

12-24-2004, 09:25 AM	#7
Ackbar00 Rebel Fleet Commander Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Huber Heights, OH Posts: 1,003	Re: roll cages This is where I will be getting mine from: http://www.maximummotorsports.com/mmdrrb.asp I like the idea of removable door bars, as I drive my as much as I can on the street. __________________ 1993 Mustang GT, PTK w/ T-64 - My Cardomain Webpage 11.25@123.5 on only 8 psi. 10.84@121 on only 1 headgasket "The Truth is, Your the Weak, and I am the Tyranny of Evil Men!"

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