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Old 02-17-2004, 12:55 AM
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i was wondering what everyone had and what is the diff (besides the welding) between the bolt in and weld in... is it better to weld in than bolt on?? i was also wondering, i may not want the cage after a while and/or sell the car, how would i take the welded one out?? just barely take it in place or is it just stayin there?? thanks for the help guys

and i dont know what im gonna run with the new set-up, i have zero passes, but hopefully low 11's for now
Old 02-17-2004, 03:20 AM
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I would think the Welded roll cage would be much such stronger, also meaning much harderd to remove.
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yeah, thats what i thought also, and has anyone or anyone you know taken out a weld in cage? how did you do it and how was the outcome- did it just totally mess up the cage and where it was connected, thanks again!
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I don't have any experience with them, but when I do need to get one it will be welded. I think it would make for much better support.
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I would imagine you would have to cut out a welded cage with either a torch or a grinder which will probably make a mess of the car and cage.IMO. If you want it permanent and strong go with a welded cage. If for some reason will need to take the cage in and out of the car go with the bolt in.
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" would imagine you would have to cut out a welded cage with either a torch or a grinder which will probably make a mess of the car and cage"

Yes makes a real mess of the car, can save the cage with a lil work. I look at it like this, If at 120+ i crash and roll would I rather have a few bolts holding together my protection, or have my protection permanatly attached to my transportation. I have seen more good bolts brake then good welds. My vote is for weld in.
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My 10 point is welded in and really nice, care to see pics???? I have to paint a bit better but its fine for me..
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yeah, you can send me some pics to ms2002@gt.rr.com

and would the doors be different if i got a 5 point and tried to make it to a 6 point than just getting a 6 point..do the doors have to be welded, just about every place the pipe meets it has to be welded huh??

sorry dont really know much about them
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Yes, every were the cage comes in contact with the chassis it is welded. No, I beleive the doors are not welded.
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You can get low bars for the doors that tuck almost to the floor. Or you can get swing outs.
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The swing outs are probably the best bet, I plan on doing an 8 or 10pt in the future with some swing-out bars......
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can you take those off when not at the track??
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