dayosupra Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 Can anyone post up a pic of there cage??Im looking to get rollcage but dnt no weather to get a full or just half??Wheres the best place to buy from?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 The cages in the Whifbitz track cars looked superbly put together, but perhaps a little extreme for a daily driver (dash chop, weld in 6 point job with side bars). The prices that were mentioned were very good though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl_S Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 Anyone have any anecdotal evidence about how rollcages have protected people in accidents, perhaps even in supras too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 Anyone have any anecdotal evidence about how rollcages have protected people in accidents, perhaps even in supras too? Oh FFS... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnd-mkiv Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 Oh FFS... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPRASUZUKI Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 Anyone have any anecdotal evidence about how rollcages have protected people in accidents, perhaps even in supras too? Have you never watched any racing or rallying on the box when a car has crashed and rolled?? It's plain to see how the cars stand up. Without a cage they'd be flat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 Anyone have any anecdotal evidence about how rollcages have protected people in accidents, perhaps even in supras too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl_S Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 Have you never watched any racing or rallying on the box when a car has crashed and rolled?? It's plain to see how the cars stand up. Without a cage they'd be flat. So for a supra that is only being used on the road only crashes are going to make it roll? Or can you make the supra roll without a crash. Also do roll cages protect much in frontal impacts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 Anyone have any anecdotal evidence about how rollcages have protected people in accidents, perhaps even in supras too? Yes actually...Try missing a hairpin at highspeed on a track and rolling/flipping a car a few times without a cage and let me know how you do.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl_S Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 i only really drive my car to work. A couple of miles. Or to tesco and back. If i get a roll cage it would be for the look of it. Love the idea of a roll caged car. So raw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 Bluepeter time... Get 2 empty toilet rolls, a straw and a pair of scissors Take the first one and lay it on its side so that it would roll. Put your hand on top and gently add pressure until it collapses. Take the 2nd one and cut the straw into pieces so that they fit inside the diameter of the toilet roll. Align the toilet roll so that the straw is pointing skywards and lay your hand on top of the toilet roll. Start adding pressure until the roll flattens. Imagine you are inside that toilet roll and notice the difference in pressure it takes to collapse it and squash you with and without the straw in there. Toilet roll = car Straw = Rollcage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supradibbs Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 So for a supra that is only being used on the road only crashes are going to make it roll? Or can you make the supra roll without a crash. Also do roll cages protect much in frontal impacts? Dude you on drugs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 Dude you on drugs? Hahahaha, you reckon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CoolsBlue Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 i only really drive my car to work. A couple of miles. Or to tesco and back. If i get a roll cage it would be for the look of it. Love the idea of a roll caged car. So raw. well for others i guess it a extra way of making sure they are safe in a 3ltr cruiser...never hurts to be safe, so why not? also they look cool:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl_S Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 wonder how many people fit roll cages to the supe that dont do track days in them? Wonder too if you need to wear a helmet for track days? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl_S Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 well for others i guess it a extra way of making sure they are safe in a 3ltr cruiser...never hurts to be safe, so why not? also they look cool:) Yeah thats what i think. They look very cool. Whiffins ones look great dont they? Might have my groceries flying around a bit more though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CoolsBlue Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 i never seen his, no the tesco bags will be fine, just tie the handles to the bars in the boot:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl_S Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 haha :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 Wonder too if you need to wear a helmet for track days? its normally a requirement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golddigga Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 Also Roll Cages can put your insurance up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bolarbag Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 its normally a requirement The guys gotta be insane;) I have a cusco which is good if you dont want to start ripping up your interior as it has dog legs in the front so goes around the dash The bad point for track enthusiasts is the good point for daily drivers, it has dog legs imho the cages in the whifbitz cars are decent - but when you look at the likes of Andy Gallaghers Focus e.t.c you understand exactly how a cage should be done http://www.b7srl.com/Andrew/FocusMkIIimages/images/inside_rollcage.jpg His is a full frame mind but the mounts are awesome I've strengthind my cusco in the middle as that seams to be a dodgy place to have any impact on the sup - it appears to cave in My cage was wrapped in ribbon - A Ben Linney Trait - which adds a nice touch too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPRASUZUKI Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 wonder how many people fit roll cages to the supe that dont do track days in them? Wonder too if you need to wear a helmet for track days? I doubt many people go to the expense of a cage for a road car. Helmets have been compulsory at the track days I've been to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 So for a supra that is only being used on the road only crashes are going to make it roll? Or can you make the supra roll without a crash. Also do roll cages protect much in frontal impacts? I sincerely hope you don't drive fast enough to ever need a roll cage as judging by your posts on this thread I'm not 100% sure you'll even figure out how that round "steering wheel" thing works in time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 When my R32 GTR went in for its rebuild I borrowed a fully stripped out and caged R32 GTR (about 6 weeks), the cage was combined with race seats and the bars came across the door into the dash area, a couple of things that drove me insane The stripped out car was SO noisy The cage made getting in and out a real nightmare, my GF hated it The racing seat was fine, but I dont have a racing behind and it was SO uncomfortable The cage did make the car feel very stiff and gave a great deal of confidence, however for a street car that sees no track, I dont really think it is worth the hassle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pabs Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 isn't there a thing such as a "show cage" - certainly sounds more like what you're after if it's only for looks...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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