johnd-mkiv Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 I have spoken to the mods with regards to making a batch of roll cages up and its been confirmed. Im looking at making up the half cages simular to the Do-luck (seen in top left pic below) Looking at some pictures of it it seems to be purely a show piece, with little protection if the car was to roll. Im looking at making a bolt in half cage that will retain the rear seats made from 2" cds tube I can make them from T45 if needed, theres a 10% reduction in weight using t45 over CDS. I can have these powder coated, sprayed to any colour, or even chromed. Brackets for NOS bottles ect and additional braces. Im just looking into what people want really I have been playing about with a mock cage in my supra but dont want to carry on with it if its not what you are after. I will also look into making show cages from highly polished ally if thats what you want. This is just a mock up cage to make sure I can achieve a nice sweeping bend with the tooling I have, once im happy with it ill make one up from CDS painted and fitted to my supra with pictures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 Thats exactly what i want, maybe with a diagonal cross brace too, but that could be added to according to requirements. Could you PM an approx cost in T45? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris2o2 Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 That looks ace mate , definitely interested . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnd-mkiv Posted November 22, 2008 Author Share Posted November 22, 2008 Thats exactly what i want, maybe with a diagonal cross brace too, but that could be added to according to requirements. Could you PM an approx cost in T45? I will post up costs once I have made the first cage up as Im not sure how much tube I will use to make one and the costs of powdercoating/painting. Each cage will be test fitted in my supra and not made from a jig so they will be a 100% Fit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave222 Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 I would be interested especially if you can leave the rear seats in situ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supradriver Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 looks well good i would like one:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzi Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 Interested but I have no rear seats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supradriver Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 how do you get it in the car?????? looks a bit big too go in as one??????? lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzi Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 Bolt it together usually or weld Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnd-mkiv Posted November 23, 2008 Author Share Posted November 23, 2008 The main strut that goes behind the seats is a copy of the Cusco cage, im going to contour it better to follow the lines of the supra body to give a bit more space but not enough to loose its strenght. The Do-luckcage is made from an oval tube allowing more space between the body and the seats but it does not have the strength that this cage will. I have after market OMP race seats in mine with wide shoulder posts fitted it does make it hard to fully recline the seat but gives you enough room to drive for the larger person, you will have this problem no matter what the cage as theres little room between the seat an the cars body, I think this is why Do-luck has chosen the oval tube to allow for this, but like I say this to me looks purely show purpose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michel lane Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 i would be intrested aswell please, chromed version . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trig Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 interested too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 I will have one mate and would be up for bringing my car to you for fitting to get the most room possible for the driver seat to go back, the one i sold to Wayne let my seat go fully back so may be worth having a look in his car;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy W Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 Are these gonna be bolt in jobbies? I'd like to see one with a cross brace too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 I'm interested, but that's all at the moment. What structual properties would you expect this to have? e.g. will is really withstand a roll and protect those inside, or is it another ...purely a show piece, with little protection if the car was to roll. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 John, i believe the Do-Luck item was a tension set, as in it stiffened the chassis, but was not designed for crash protection afaik. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 i am intrested all so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 on the interested list. need to check insurance though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete_TT Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 Im intrested, dependant on price and if it offers protection and added chassis strength. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magictorch Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 Interested as well please:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 I assume you can't put your hardtop in the boot if you have this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dayosupra Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 Ill be up for gettin 1 great idea:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra matt Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 Ill take one Looks very nice mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony tt Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 excellent i would be interested in one in chrome as long as you can keep the rear seats:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesF Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 Can you fit the little ones in the back seats with it fitted? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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