Benefits of a 10pt Cage over an 8pt Rollbar?
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I believe it's time to get something in my car for reinforcement, but I'm not sure how much I need.
I'm contemplating 6, 8, and 10pt setups.
My main questions are:
What advantages are there by going with a 10 point roll cage over say an 8 pt. rollbar?
How much strength does running through the dash and overhead net?
When is a 10 point REALLY needed as far as the chassis needs it?
I'm just trying to get enough to keep the chassis in tact and to keep things straight while trying to keep the weight down to a minimum and NHRA legality isn't a concern due to the car never seeing the track.
I've had Wolfe Chromoly SFCs from the start.
I appreciate your advice and help.
I'm contemplating 6, 8, and 10pt setups.
My main questions are:
What advantages are there by going with a 10 point roll cage over say an 8 pt. rollbar?
How much strength does running through the dash and overhead net?
When is a 10 point REALLY needed as far as the chassis needs it?
I'm just trying to get enough to keep the chassis in tact and to keep things straight while trying to keep the weight down to a minimum and NHRA legality isn't a concern due to the car never seeing the track.
I've had Wolfe Chromoly SFCs from the start.
I appreciate your advice and help.
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Originally Posted by 1fastWS6
If the car is never going to see the track I doubt you'll need or want anything more than a 6 pt. roll bar. If you aren't launching hard on a sticky track your chassis won't likely see that much stress to warrant a full cage. Just my opinion.
The car leaves hard, just as hard if not harder than I see cars leave at the track.
So you think, for the weight and strength, a 10 point is overkill?
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There is no way that your car is leaving harder on the street than an equal car on the track. Cars that are running 10 pt cages are in the single digits and you arent 60' like that on the street.
You dont need a cage for chassis flex, it will help but odds are you cant put all the power you have now to the ground on the street so it wont benefit you much.
Safety wise a 10 point is very dangerous on the street unless you wear a helmet and harness at all times.
The halo is very close to your head and if your head hits it you are dead.
I would do a quality 6 point rollbar and maybe add door bars at the most.
You dont need a cage for chassis flex, it will help but odds are you cant put all the power you have now to the ground on the street so it wont benefit you much.
Safety wise a 10 point is very dangerous on the street unless you wear a helmet and harness at all times.
The halo is very close to your head and if your head hits it you are dead.
I would do a quality 6 point rollbar and maybe add door bars at the most.
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Originally Posted by 93LS1RX7
There is no way that your car is leaving harder on the street than an equal car on the track. Cars that are running 10 pt cages are in the single digits and you arent 60' like that on the street.
You dont need a cage for chassis flex, it will help but odds are you cant put all the power you have now to the ground on the street so it wont benefit you much.
Safety wise a 10 point is very dangerous on the street unless you wear a helmet and harness at all times.
The halo is very close to your head and if your head hits it you are dead.
I would do a quality 6 point rollbar and maybe add door bars at the most.
You dont need a cage for chassis flex, it will help but odds are you cant put all the power you have now to the ground on the street so it wont benefit you much.
Safety wise a 10 point is very dangerous on the street unless you wear a helmet and harness at all times.
The halo is very close to your head and if your head hits it you are dead.
I would do a quality 6 point rollbar and maybe add door bars at the most.
Thanks for your advice. And if you're ever in Chicago, hit me up.
Keep in mind, I said my car leaves just as hard as most cars I've seen at the track.
Our streets are stickier than you think.
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Originally Posted by Pro Stock John
Good luck getting races after you put a cage in, that's the kiss of death for a lot of folks.
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Good point man.
I'm only doing it for the good of the chassis and suspension.
Do you really think it will help me, or would I be just fine the way it sits?
How much did it stiffen up your chassis PSJ?
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How many folks wanted to race Cliff after he did his?
My car is super stiff right now with everything done to it, you can jack it up in one spot and three tires can come off the ground.
My car is super stiff right now with everything done to it, you can jack it up in one spot and three tires can come off the ground.
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Originally Posted by Pro Stock John
How many folks wanted to race Cliff after he did his?
My car is super stiff right now with everything done to it, you can jack it up in one spot and three tires can come off the ground.
My car is super stiff right now with everything done to it, you can jack it up in one spot and three tires can come off the ground.
Safety aside, what are the benefits of having a rollbar?
Is it needed to stop the frame from twisting?
Is there ET on the table with having a rollbar due to chassis stiffness and quicker harder launches?
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Originally Posted by Dear John
I guess what it comes down to is:
Safety aside, what are the benefits of having a rollbar?
Is it needed to stop the frame from twisting?
Is there ET on the table with having a rollbar due to chassis stiffness and quicker harder launches?
Safety aside, what are the benefits of having a rollbar?
Is it needed to stop the frame from twisting?
Is there ET on the table with having a rollbar due to chassis stiffness and quicker harder launches?
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Originally Posted by 4thGenCamaro
There is not enough ET to be gained from having the 8 or 10 point. You would actually be slower considering a Chrome Moly 10 point cage weighs about 85lbs give or take. With your power level it is not needed for chassis stiffness. The SFC and full suspension would be enough. If the car never sees the track, I wouldn't put one in, but that's just me. I do not condone street racing whatsoever. People might be scared if they see a cage like PSJ said.
The 10 point cage is 33 lbs more than an 8 point. So I'm guessing a 10 point is around 100-110 lbs.
I guess until I start making some real power I'll just hold off.
Maybe I shouldn't even waste my time with anything short of a 10 point until then.
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Good luck getting races after you put a cage in, that's the kiss of death for a lot of folks.
Fern, I would have thought that you and Ivan have almost run out of dumb kids to race in the western burbs by now.
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Originally Posted by baddogz28
Fern, I would have thought that you and Ivan have almost run out of dumb kids to race in the western burbs by now. ![Rotflmao](https://ls1tech.com/forums/images/smilies2/rotflmao.gif)
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It doesn't matter how quick a car is.
Only it's consistency on the street.
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You know that.
When's your monster hitting the streets?
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Originally Posted by Dear John
I know.
Good point man.
I'm only doing it for the good of the chassis and suspension.
Do you really think it will help me, or would I be just fine the way it sits?
How much did it stiffen up your chassis PSJ?
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Good point man.
I'm only doing it for the good of the chassis and suspension.
Do you really think it will help me, or would I be just fine the way it sits?
How much did it stiffen up your chassis PSJ?
Thanks guys.
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Originally Posted by SUX2BU
BTW driving around in a caged car on the street isn't too safe either. if you get into a wreck and you head hits the bars with out a helmet on you done for.
That is a very good point... I never thought of that.
Fern, I know that their are quite a few people who will back down once the car has a cage in it, especially one with 8-10 points. I know it would be intimidating to me, no doubt about it. Now I don't know how much power you are actually making @ the wheels, but I assure you that a good set of SFC's and full suspension ought to tie you up nice and good. There's quite a few cars w/ really high hp w/o cages, and alot of them are ones that run @ places like 41.
I'm sure you'll find a few races, from what i remember I've seen alot of cars as is intimidated by yours but i am sure it would be easier to find someone w/o the cage.
Good luck man.
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