I need a C5 5 point cage...
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I need a C5 5 point cage... Can anyone help me find a good cage?
Here is the link to my post in the Drag Racing section..
https://ls1tech.com/forums/drag-racing-tech/463837-need-cage-c5.html
Here is the link to my post in the Drag Racing section..
https://ls1tech.com/forums/drag-racing-tech/463837-need-cage-c5.html
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I do not beleive any 5 point cage is legal in NHRA, 6 point is minimum, depending on speed and other modification, more points may be required. Do a search on NHRA.com, tech inspectors from the various divisions are available for phone in questions, on certain days and hours. They would be able to explain exactly what would be required for you situation.
Originally Posted by H-5-L
Yep,Wolf thru tbyne motorsports.
That just dowsn't look that good, fit and finish wise.
My cousin had a local place, ahh...think it's elite race cars in ft.pierce fla. His cage is a six point, with swing out door bars,...and the FIT, is WAAAAAAAAAYYYY tighter then that. It cost him like 1400 bucks but, well worth it. It really does look factory, and well thought out. The car is at MTI right now, and the guys there really complimented his cage.
Your better off getting a custom cage in your CORVETTE then a bolt in unit.
Trust me, it'll look alot better.
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They have a bunch of diferent cages.
There has to be a bolt on plate to weld the bars to due to the composite constuction of the c5.These are the same,plate bolts to body,and under the body to the frame,then cage is welded to plate.It's the only way to do it and NHRA legal.
There has to be a bolt on plate to weld the bars to due to the composite constuction of the c5.These are the same,plate bolts to body,and under the body to the frame,then cage is welded to plate.It's the only way to do it and NHRA legal.
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Originally Posted by Bubbletop409
I do not beleive any 5 point cage is legal in NHRA, 6 point is minimum, depending on speed and other modification, more points may be required. Do a search on NHRA.com, tech inspectors from the various divisions are available for phone in questions, on certain days and hours. They would be able to explain exactly what would be required for you situation.
I heard that all you need to run 11.49's and quicker is a 5 point bolt in roll bar!
Anyone have anymore info on that??
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Feel free..It's partly the angle and interior plastic piece in not installed for the photo.Maybe if it's too tight it's not legal.He will have to pass inspection to run.
If you know were theres a tighter fitting one on the market,post up..I'm just trying to help the dude out,not argue with you.
If you know were theres a tighter fitting one on the market,post up..I'm just trying to help the dude out,not argue with you.
Originally Posted by H-5-L
Feel free..It's partly the angle and interior plastic piece in not installed for the photo.Maybe if it's too tight it's not legal.He will have to pass inspection to run.
If you know were theres a tighter fitting one on the market,post up..I'm just trying to help the dude out,not argue with you.
If you know were theres a tighter fitting one on the market,post up..I'm just trying to help the dude out,not argue with you.
ah,..not argueing.
Like my first post said, get yourself a CUSTOM cage, at a place that has a good reputation. Don't get a bolt-in if your trying to compete.
My cousins, custom 6 point cage, is NHRA certified, it is completely custom built for the car, and looks excellent. It is tight, and it passes inspection everytime. It is by far, the nicest cage "I" have seen in a vette.
All I am saying is find a LOCAL shop, that would be willing to do the job. Againm, it costed my cousin 1400 bucks, for a chromeoly roll cage, with swing out door bars.
Without a doubt, my next thousand dollar mod.
Don't take it the wrong way g,...but bolt-ins aren't that great for raceing/fit. or finish. In my experience.
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Ok,peace man.I'm glad you replied with class,i wasn't going to post on this thread again until i read your reply.
There has to be a bolt on plate.I doubt it would pass without one.You can't weld to a balsawood floor covered in epoxy composition or whatever the technical chemical is,and a person surely doens't want a hole in the floor were the bar goes thru to the frame.It has to have two plates,like sandwich,one under the floor welded to the frame,and one inside on top of the floor,they have to bolt together forming a sandwich on the floor,then the cage can weld to the inside plate.Thats why the add says weld/bolt on installation.
There has to be a bolt on plate.I doubt it would pass without one.You can't weld to a balsawood floor covered in epoxy composition or whatever the technical chemical is,and a person surely doens't want a hole in the floor were the bar goes thru to the frame.It has to have two plates,like sandwich,one under the floor welded to the frame,and one inside on top of the floor,they have to bolt together forming a sandwich on the floor,then the cage can weld to the inside plate.Thats why the add says weld/bolt on installation.
Originally Posted by H-5-L
Ok,peace man.I'm glad you replied with class,i wasn't going to post on this thread again until i read your reply.
There has to be a bolt on plate.I doubt it would pass without one.You can't weld to a balsawood floor covered in epoxy composition or whatever the technical chemical is,and a person surely doens't want a hole in the floor were the bar goes thru to the frame.It has to have two plates,like sandwich,one under the floor welded to the frame,and one inside on top of the floor,they have to bolt together forming a sandwich on the floor,then the cage can weld to the inside plate.Thats why the add says weld/bolt on installation.
There has to be a bolt on plate.I doubt it would pass without one.You can't weld to a balsawood floor covered in epoxy composition or whatever the technical chemical is,and a person surely doens't want a hole in the floor were the bar goes thru to the frame.It has to have two plates,like sandwich,one under the floor welded to the frame,and one inside on top of the floor,they have to bolt together forming a sandwich on the floor,then the cage can weld to the inside plate.Thats why the add says weld/bolt on installation.
I understand your point.
However it's fastened to his(my cousins) car,...it is without a doubt very tight, perfect fitting.
First chance I get to take some pic's,...i'll post em for everyone.
Peace out.
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That would be cool.Someone with better wolf pics would help too.
If your cousins is that good,he should maybe produce them and make some cash.I will be getting a nice anodized red one in about a year for my black c5,i will be looking at anyone who makes them.I forgot to check Lingenfelter.
But ya,tell your cousin to post up.Cages look sweet in c5s also..gotta have the swing out side for sure though.
If your cousins is that good,he should maybe produce them and make some cash.I will be getting a nice anodized red one in about a year for my black c5,i will be looking at anyone who makes them.I forgot to check Lingenfelter.
But ya,tell your cousin to post up.Cages look sweet in c5s also..gotta have the swing out side for sure though.
Originally Posted by H-5-L
That would be cool.Someone with better wolf pics would help too.
If your cousins is that good,he should maybe produce them and make some cash.I will be getting a nice anodized red one in about a year for my black c5,i will be looking at anyone who makes them.I forgot to check Lingenfelter.
But ya,tell your cousin to post up.Cages look sweet in c5s also..gotta have the swing out side for sure though.
If your cousins is that good,he should maybe produce them and make some cash.I will be getting a nice anodized red one in about a year for my black c5,i will be looking at anyone who makes them.I forgot to check Lingenfelter.
But ya,tell your cousin to post up.Cages look sweet in c5s also..gotta have the swing out side for sure though.
Within the next two weeks,...i'll have some pictures of the cage. I'll take some next weekend at sebring.
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Well, Robert56 (LS1tech nitrous Mod) lives just up the road from me. He put a bolt in 5 point roll bar in his car and told me it was only $500. 
It looked great. Probably not as tight fitting as the one your cousins! But good none the less..........
Now my biggest deal here is the price quality ballance. If this vendor has the best quaility for the price, then cool!!!
But from what I saw, that cage didn't have a swing bar and Robert's did. It was nice quality too.
But please show me the high quality stuff too.........I may just change my mind and spring for something better.
It looked great. Probably not as tight fitting as the one your cousins! But good none the less..........Now my biggest deal here is the price quality ballance. If this vendor has the best quaility for the price, then cool!!!
But from what I saw, that cage didn't have a swing bar and Robert's did. It was nice quality too.
But please show me the high quality stuff too.........I may just change my mind and spring for something better.
Originally Posted by 00Vette
Well, Robert56 (LS1tech nitrous Mod) lives just up the road from me. He put a bolt in 5 point roll bar in his car and told me it was only $500. It looked great. Probably not as tight fitting as the one your cousins! But good none the less..........
Now my biggest deal here is the price quality ballance. If this vendor has the best quaility for the price, then cool!!!
But from what I saw, that cage didn't have a swing bar and Robert's did. It was nice quality too.
But please show me the high quality stuff too.........I may just change my mind and spring for something better.
It looked great. Probably not as tight fitting as the one your cousins! But good none the less..........Now my biggest deal here is the price quality ballance. If this vendor has the best quaility for the price, then cool!!!
But from what I saw, that cage didn't have a swing bar and Robert's did. It was nice quality too.
But please show me the high quality stuff too.........I may just change my mind and spring for something better.
For me,..it's a daily driver, so I want something that can, although it is a rollcage, look good.
I'll grab some pictures.
Hi,
Check out this link, my friends and I have 3 Corvette Coverts and are seriously thinking about this cage.
John
http://www.wolferacecraft.com/default.aspx
C5 Rollcage
Check out this link, my friends and I have 3 Corvette Coverts and are seriously thinking about this cage.
John
http://www.wolferacecraft.com/default.aspx
C5 Rollcage
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Originally Posted by V-seriesTech
For me,..it's a daily driver, so I want something that can, although it is a rollcage, look good.
I'll grab some pictures.
I'll grab some pictures.
But please post up those pics. I'm not going to be pruchasing thsi cage till June because I'm currently deployed and won't get home till June.
Thanks