Cage or roll bar?
#42
Back to the cage vrs. bar debate...
I know I am the FNG noob who should be seen and not heard... but I came across a great deal on a cage recently, and thought it would be pretty bitchin in my car, especially since I do a lot of high speed 4am mountain driving. So I did some research on cages in streetable cars, everything I've read on the subject shows the body stretching in the craziest ways when in a collision, and strongly warns against full cages in street cars. My .02 is with Savington, a frontal or side impact without a helmet would be like an aluminum bat upside the head.
BTW I respond to accidents on the 10 fwy in LA frequently, and continue to be amazed at what happens to bodies when subjected to strong external forces. So I chickened out and got a HDHCDD, and love it.
I know I am the FNG noob who should be seen and not heard... but I came across a great deal on a cage recently, and thought it would be pretty bitchin in my car, especially since I do a lot of high speed 4am mountain driving. So I did some research on cages in streetable cars, everything I've read on the subject shows the body stretching in the craziest ways when in a collision, and strongly warns against full cages in street cars. My .02 is with Savington, a frontal or side impact without a helmet would be like an aluminum bat upside the head.
BTW I respond to accidents on the 10 fwy in LA frequently, and continue to be amazed at what happens to bodies when subjected to strong external forces. So I chickened out and got a HDHCDD, and love it.
Last edited by dstn2bdoa; 09-14-2008 at 12:51 AM.
#52
I like the way the cage looks....I'm debating which route I want to go....especially since my doors are gutted.....(Rappadan, got any other pics of your cage???) ---- anyways, came across this semi cage and thought it was neat
http://www.flipsidecustoms.com/Galle...KellyMiata.htm
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http://www.flipsidecustoms.com/Galle...KellyMiata.htm
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i wouldnt trust that half-cage construction... i dont know if thats just me but it does not appear to have enough support on windshield. i can imagine windshield colliding on roll over and banging you on the head/trapping you with that big *** bar.
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Though I think it looks bad ***, I agree I wouldn't trust the design. As little as the windshield pillar is able to support, its pretty much like having that section of tubes just sticking out there by themselves. In a roll over I would be afraid they would end up crushing me into the seat. At least you would look bad *** doing so. Could be completely wrong though. Either way, I wouldn't want that setup without a helmet or padding.
#58
Orrrrrr... gut the hole thing and you still have a decent armrest that doubles as crash protection.
#59
I like the way the cage looks....I'm debating which route I want to go....especially since my doors are gutted.....(Rappadan, got any other pics of your cage???) ---- anyways, came across this semi cage and thought it was neat
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