spyder roll cage??

[4g63turbo84]

i was wanting to know if the cages that are for the coupe will fit in a spyder?? and can we get some pics of cages in some spyders......

 

[97gst_spyder]

It would have to be a custom cage. Our roof line is much differnet from a coupe.

 

[4g63turbo84]

i have seen a few pics with a cage in them and they look amazon

 

[gorf]

Best picture I have seen - But you lose your rear seat.

http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/appearance-interior-exterior/20056-roll-bar-my-98-spyder.html

 

[4g63turbo84]

i love this roll bar

 

[97gst_spyder]

Look at Gixxerdrew's. His is pure sex.

<img src="http://www.dsmtuners.com/gallery/files/8/4/6/1/3/web_1_326092.jpg" alt="All Interior" />

 

[4g63turbo84]

sexy!!!!!!

 

[dsmspoolin]

Drew's is the best one I have seen yet. A convertible is the easiest to weld in a custom cage since the top comes off .

 

[1gDSM4g63]

It's highly doubtful it will offer any protection and it will pass NHRA certification nor is it street legal and insurances tend to drop clients that have roll cages.

It is a lost cause on all terms; you won't be able to go to tracks and you'll end up getting tickets left and right. It's a huge waste of money to even consider the $1000 for the fabrication.

 

[dsmspoolin]

There are so many cars and trucks driving the streets fully caged in socal and none of my friends with cages have been ticketed for them. On the other hand, it's extremely unsafe to drive the streets in a caged vehicle with out a helmet (head trama in accident).

 

[1gDSM4g63]

There are so many cars and trucks driving the streets fully caged in socal and none of my friends with cages have been ticketed for them. On the other hand, it's extremely unsafe to drive the streets in a caged vehicle with out a helmet (head trama in accident).

Over in NorCal you get tickets if you have a roll cage or the cops will strongly target you for other tickets they can tag on because they know you'll race. That's why I don't even think about having a roll cage in my car which can easily be running 9s.

 

[4g63turbo84]

I'm going to shot for one like in the first pics

 

[habitatguy187]

That's why I don't even think about having a roll cage in my car which can easily be running 9s.

So why isn't it?

 

[Backinajiffy12]

I would buy a spyder just because that looks sweet...then do a stroker and a GSX converstion on it

 

[1gDSM4g63]

So why isn't it?

Ideal I might but I'd have to dump another $2500+ into buy the Driveshaft Shop axles, twin disc clutch and possibly even an aluminum driveshaft. However, I rarely do drag race... because the closet drag strip is like 2-3 hrs away.

 

[IHeartMyHonda]

i think a cage completely kills the lines of a spyder. shame on anyone who installs one.

 

[1gDSM4g63]

Amen of that, I just don't understand why a convertible would need a roll cage! If you go as far as roll cage then it's not a DD and you shouldn't even have a convertible auto-x or drag car. But if the OP is just going for looks then why does he care about the protection. He could just fabricate a roll cage just by whatever looks cool.

 

[turbo_lag92]

i think a cage completely kills the lines of a spyder. shame on anyone who installs one.

totally agree with you. it just doesnt look right and to me it looks gaudy?(spelling). but to each your own i guess

 

[9!'clipseDOHC]

Amen of that, I just don't understand why a convertible would need a roll cage! If you go as far as roll cage then it's not a DD and you shouldn't even have a convertible auto-x or drag car. But if the OP is just going for looks then why does he care about the protection. He could just fabricate a roll cage just by whatever looks cool.

Tell that to gixxerdrew. His convertible is tearing it up on the track. You can make anything fast enough to require/need a cage and you can modify and race whichever car you choose. Who are you to say you shouldn't race a convertible.

 

[Backinajiffy12]

gixxerdrew .... that thing is frickin sweet

 

[95eclipser]

RollCageGuy.com -- Custom Roll Cages more pics of the first one here

 

[95GSXBLUR]

Yes, Shame on Safety and Chassis stiffness. Who needs a roll cage? Obviously they have NO benefits and and they are purely for looks.

Seriously Guys - a roll cage isn't for a fashion statement. They serve a purpose.

1. To PROTECT THE DRIVER IN CASE OF A ROLL OVER. <-- Guess that would have been OBVIOUS.
2. Additional Chassis STIFFNESS. Linking multiple points to the car will help keep the body rigid. This is crucial for helping in corners.

Not to mention that on CONVERTIBLES, the LACK of a top, the engineers provide ADDITIONAL Chassis Braces that make them even more race car-like than a Coupe. That is why convertibles are typically a few hundred pounds HEAVIER than a hard top. This actually makes them perform BETTER in auto x.

Use your head sometimes.

 

[agarc023]

If you just wanted looks...

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Don't think it's meant to protect like a real roll bar

 

[4g63turbo84]

If you just wanted looks...

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Don't think it's meant to protect like a real roll bar

is there anyway to reinforce these to make them better????

 

[IHeartMyHonda]

^ i think thats technically just a light bar. either way... not a fan.