tony tt Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 After buying the half cages that Fosta was selling at a bargain price I finally got it fitted today. Big thanks to Fosta who posted it out so quick and to Liam (L18msy) who fitted it after I had it painted. The day started well taking the seats out etc and to be honest things went like clockwork. The only thing I wasn't happy about was Liam banned me from using any power tools I did manage to use the rubber mallet though at every opportunity the scariest part of the day was getting the centre bar welded in while it was in the car!! I was on fire patrol with extinguisher and a large litre bottle of water haha to say my bumhole was tighter than two coats of paint at that stage was an understatement. In true Liam style he soldiered on unphased but I know secretly he was bricking it. Anyway here's some pics I'm very happy how the car looks now with it fitted so again big thanks to Fosta and L18MSY. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaan W Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Looks nice! I would brick it also welding something inside my car, could it not be bolted? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony tt Posted November 9, 2013 Author Share Posted November 9, 2013 Looks nice! I would brick it also welding something inside my car, could it not be bolted? It didn't come with a centre bar we improvised on that front. The rest is bolted in though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westy Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Looks good! Great colour choice for the cage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony tt Posted November 9, 2013 Author Share Posted November 9, 2013 Looks good! Great colour choice for the cage. Went for the same colour as the calipers I had done. Works well I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safcdixon Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Nice! Agree with Westy the colour looks great, I Still have my one to fit, was the footings easy to drill through? Might do it next weekend after seeing this fitted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony tt Posted November 9, 2013 Author Share Posted November 9, 2013 Nice! Agree with Westy the colour looks great, I Still have my one to fit, was the footings easy to drill through? Might do it next weekend after seeing this fitted Yeah was easy enough to drill bud no problem at all. Sits in nice and neat once you get the carpet up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross C Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Yeah was easy enough to drill bud no problem at all. Sits in nice and neat once you get the carpet up. Aye, easy enough when you have yourself a Liam that does it for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprakeith Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Looks stunning, 100% improves look of car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTurtleshead Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Get some padding on that asap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony tt Posted November 9, 2013 Author Share Posted November 9, 2013 Get some padding on that asap! What type of padding and where? I quite like it bare oooeer haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTurtleshead Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 What type of padding and where? I quite like it bare oooeer haha Anywhere you can hit your noggin on it! Will do more harm than good if you headbutt it. Demon Tweeks, JJC or Merlin Motorsport can supply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony tt Posted November 9, 2013 Author Share Posted November 9, 2013 Anywhere you can hit your noggin on it! Will do more harm than good if you headbutt it. Demon Tweeks, JJC or Merlin Motorsport can supply. What size of head do you have?? It's well away from my head bud my noggin ain't that big and it's rarely behind my seat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTurtleshead Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 What size of head do you have?? It's well away from my head bud my noggin ain't that big and it's rarely behind my seat Up to you mate. Your life! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony tt Posted November 9, 2013 Author Share Posted November 9, 2013 Up to you mate. Your life! I'll have a look tomorrow and see what way it sits etc thanks for the heads up. No pun intended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L18msy Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 (edited) Was good fun today, my backside was twitching like a rabbits nose. Not just at the welding but everytime Tony thought of using tools . All went well apart from a burn on a bollock due to a spark from the welder, I will make the mrs rub cream on it! You should as Simon if he can paint in the burnt bits with a spot in gun. Turn pressure down and you won't get much overspray from it, will look better than touching it up with a brush. Edited November 9, 2013 by L18msy (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony tt Posted November 9, 2013 Author Share Posted November 9, 2013 Was good fun today, my backside was twitching like a rabbits nose. Not just at the welding but everytime Tony thought of using tools . All went well apart from a burn on a bollock due to a spark from the welder, I will make the mrs rub cream on it! You should as Simon if he can paint in the burnt bits with a spot in gun. Turn pressure down and you won't get much overspray from it, will look better than touching it up with a brush. I'll ask pal. Thanks again for today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradleyh_15 Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Looking good big man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOSTA Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Looks awesome dude, thanks for kind words I also painted mine the same as my calipers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPG Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Looks brilliant T, I usually get tired watching Liam grafting also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 I'll have a look tomorrow and see what way it sits etc thanks for the heads up. No pun intended. Hes right, I would say the problem area is by your right shoulder and top of head, in a big impact the seat position will shift and the contact area from the cage to your head is prob akin to a ball pein hammer, just ask the Yorkshire Ripper how effective that can be, these cages are FAR to near the seat to be safe with no padding, and the padding should be like the armour in leathers so it takes all the force out of the blow...........................................................of course if you dont crash it will be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 Looks good Tone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony tt Posted November 10, 2013 Author Share Posted November 10, 2013 Hes right, I would say the problem area is by your right shoulder and top of head, in a big impact the seat position will shift and the contact area from the cage to your head is prob akin to a ball pein hammer, just ask the Yorkshire Ripper how effective that can be, these cages are FAR to near the seat to be safe with no padding, and the padding should be like the armour in leathers so it takes all the force out of the blow...........................................................of course if you dont crash it will be fine. Self preservation is always top priority Dude thanks for the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missile Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 I still need to paint / fit mine. Tony any feedback on any differences after fitting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxluc Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 Nice work mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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