I was told at a previous meet that installing a roll cage if properly done would make the chassis more rigid. Whats the "proper way" of installing a roll cage?
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Nothing bolt-in is proper. It has to be formed to fit the car well, and welded to heavily reinforced (boxed) areas of the body of the car.
This is a proper cage, if a bit overkill for what you're talking about: http://www.motoiq.com/MagazineArticl...-V-part-2.aspx Notice the high-quality welds, precisely notched tubes, multiple attachment points, and good design of the layout.
Also, it's not a good idea to weld a cage into a car you ever intend on driving without a helmet, as it makes the car more dangerous. A good roll cage should come fairly close to your head to protect it in case of, well, a rollover. Since a giant, solid, metal bar will be that close to your head, even a small impact or even bump in the road can seriously hurt you or kill you when you crack your skull against it.
if you just want the car more rigid, there are suspension braces you can buy, or you can stitch-weld the chassis everywhere two pieces of metal come together. That would be your best option.Last edited by steelbluesleepR; 03-11-2014, 09:42 PM.
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You will want to use racing harnesses with a cage, it limits the movement your head can move and keeps you in the seat.Comment
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