Roll Cage installation

[szewczyd]

I met a guy on a local dsm forum and he said he would put a cage in my car for me, just thought maybe I would share the progress with others that maybe interested.

Specs:
-10pt
-Window bars through dash
-Swing outs for getting in and out

On to the pics:

At first looked like this:

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First scary pic he sent me:

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Mock up of hoop, "D" bars and rear seat bar:

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Main hoop and halo from the rear:

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Main hoop and halo from side:

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Misc pics:

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Addtional pics can be found here in a gallery he created me, which he will most likely add more as it progresses:
http://www.mitsustyle.com/photopost/showgallery.php?cat=524&ppuser=440

 

[Quarthead]

Nice...

Is this a purchased kit, or are you fabricating the cage yourselves?

 

[Jake30]

I am doing all the work and installing the cage for him. Its a nice car and the cage is turning out great. Should be done shortly.

 

[bartels903]

Jake is a knoob at roll cages. My grandma builds better.

 

[Jake30]

You better believe it! They are suppose to be JB welded in right? Thats what "weld in" cages mean?

 

[Flash]

Jake always remember: Me > You.

 

[Jake30]

Yeah right Grant... If that were the case, you'd be able to install your own roll cage and tune your own car without having to beg me to do it.

 

[szewczyd]

More pics Jake, more pics!!!

 

[1g_tsi_awd]

Those are some bright rims.

 

[MrBoxx]

I've said it before, I'll say it again: Jake, you do awesome work. I can't wait to have you help me on a few of my projects this year.

Doug, the next time you go to GLD for Import Wars or something, let me know. I want to see the cage in person.

 

[szewczyd]

Hey no problem, I will let ya know. I should be going to a few since my buddy will be running his hatchback as usual.

 

[szewczyd]

Hey no problem, I will let ya know. I should be going to a few since my buddy will be running his hatchback as usual.

 

[Jake30]

Update... Well I had a few snags today with a family members car so I wasnt able to get everything done that I wanted. Got quit a bit finished though.

The rear bars/strut bar are installed and fully welded in and to the hoop. Drivers side windshield bar is fully welded in as well. Passenger side is notched and ready to be installed tomorrow along with the door bars/swing outs.

Here are some more pictures:

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Only way to get the rear bars welded all the way around. Tip cage forward and weld through sunroof.

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[Jake30]

Windshield bar, halo and main hoop are all welded in on these pictures.

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I suppose thats enough. Ha. More to come upon completion tomorrow.

 

[IslandTSI]

How will the dash go back in with the front bars welded in already? I assume they will go through the dash somewheres.

 

[rjclagett]

How much do you typically charge for a rollcage install?

 

[Ludachris]

How much do you typically charge for a rollcage install?

Please PM Jake for that info.

 

[Jake30]

How will the dash go back in with the front bars welded in already? I assume they will go through the dash somewheres.

I cut a 1-5/8 hole on each side of the dash, then cut through the plastic on the dash all the way to the windshield so I can fold it up, slide the dash in, lay the "flap down" and its good.

 

[Jake30]

Update #2... Cage is done!

Spent all last night putting in the swing outs and what was left of the cage that needed to be installed, wrapped the car in plastic and went to town painting the cage this morning. Everything is done and looks good. Interior will be put in tomorrow and everything should be back together by Friday/Saturday.

Here are a few pictures of the swing outs and completed cage painted:

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[Jake30]

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I'll post final pictures tomorrow night or Friday when the interior is completely in.

 

[Spoolin98]

Wow that is really really nice, good job. PM me with what you charge if you dont mind. Too bad your not local to me.

 

[MrBoxx]

Awww... I'm surprised you didn't go with a pink cage!

Looks awesome.

 

[szewczyd]

Hey I thougt about it!

 

[Tony90TSI]

Out of curiousity what will that cage certify in and up to what?

 

[Jake30]

I'm not sure about auto cross, road racing, or rally, but this cage will be certified to 8.50 or slower in the 1/4 mile.