Do You Think A Cage Ruined Your Street Car???
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i will say if i had to do it over i would do a 10 point with removable door bars insted of the 6 point with welded door bars. the two front points wouldnt really be in the way unless you had the t tops out and i wouldnt have to worry about getting kicked out of any tracks
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If you are worried about retaining day to day use just get swing outs and pull the bars when you aren't headed to the track. Along with safety a bar or cage will add stiffness to your chassis which quickly translates into performance, especially on a road course.
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I'm a lifer as far as drag racing, and I struggled with putting a bar in my car when it was running the times it was in 2003. Then I did a full cage 2 years ago since I knew I'd be aiming for 9s. I don't regret it one bit, although it cost a bit in weight and padding.
That said, I race a lot. If you're not visiting the track more than a couple times a year, an argument could be made for "why do it?"
Derek
That said, I race a lot. If you're not visiting the track more than a couple times a year, an argument could be made for "why do it?"
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Well thanks alot guys, I like seeing both sides without it being a big arguement.
I have decided to go with an S&W 6 point cage. I'll probably tack the cage in and get it where I want it, then take it somewhere to get the swingouts and finish welding done.
I really like the added saftey, I'm not doing a cage because it "looks cool" I may add a little spray and if I do and get my car to hook I'm sure I won't last long at any tracks around here.
Sorry about the th350 thing LOL I should have figured that out, I almost went that route when my tranny went out and I'm sure glad I went the 6 speed route.
I'm working on new carpet right now and painting my interior panels, but hopefully a cage will be later this summer, but I have a few things on the to-do list first
I have decided to go with an S&W 6 point cage. I'll probably tack the cage in and get it where I want it, then take it somewhere to get the swingouts and finish welding done.
I really like the added saftey, I'm not doing a cage because it "looks cool" I may add a little spray and if I do and get my car to hook I'm sure I won't last long at any tracks around here.
Sorry about the th350 thing LOL I should have figured that out, I almost went that route when my tranny went out and I'm sure glad I went the 6 speed route.
I'm working on new carpet right now and painting my interior panels, but hopefully a cage will be later this summer, but I have a few things on the to-do list first
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My interior is already completely stripped. I had 2 rust holes starting behind the seats that needed some attention, and thats kind of another reason for the cage. My car isn't rusty, but its 14 years old and a northern car so it has some surface rust underneith here and there that I'm slowly getting it taken care of
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if you need it, get it.. you dont have the opportunity to purchas AFTER you needed it if you catch my drift.
best street cage on the market IMO
http://www.performanceautofab.com/ou...p?idproduct=23
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make sure you get the sfi padding, its costly but the pool noodle stuff is a joke and your head will go right thru it.
best street cage on the market IMO
http://www.performanceautofab.com/ou...p?idproduct=23
make sure you get the sfi padding, its costly but the pool noodle stuff is a joke and your head will go right thru it.
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MM, your cage is really nice. I am picking up a Moly 10 point set up for a convertible for $150 in a couple days. After modifying it I am going to put it in my 93. I am definetly going to borrow some of the details on MM's cage. I really like the position of the rear bars.