Rshall

I just bought a Track\Auto X dedicated 1990 Miata and was wondering which roll cages are the best. I don't have any welding experience so I prefer a bolt on, but would hire someone local to weld one in if needed.

Here are a couple I've been looking at.

Spec Miata Cage (Weld In) - http://www.bethania-garage.com/cages.htm
Bolt in - http://www.good-win-racing.com/Mazda...t/30-1009.html

dstn2bdoa

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Your going to get some differing opinions on this, but most would say that if your going to DD your car, stay away from full cages. They can be dangerous in a collision without a helmet.

Hard dogs SCCA approved roll bars are a really good option. Do some research, use the search button.

Edit: I just reread and saw the car was DEDICATED. If so, scratch everything I just said. I defer to the guys that have cages.

falcon

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there is a thread on cages literally 4 threads down.

road-raser

Miatacage.COM!!!!

Rshall

Don't know how I missed that thread. Thanks

thesnowboarder

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I would go with a custom cage rather than a bolt in, try contacting your local club racing forum and see who's been doing all the cages around your area for those cars.

Rshall

Why not??? Its on my profile. Just kiddin, I just added my location.

hustler

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I know how, you're inconsiderate and disrespectful. You need to be a man and apologize to everyone in this thread for your shitty entitlement issues. I bet you're an only child too.

hustler

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There is no one in Little rock doing much of anything with racecars.

thesnowboarder

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You know what, i thought i was still hung over from the weekend. I swear it wasn't there and when i checked back to it was and i swore i made a mistake. I even edited my post with positive info thinking i was wrong.

Nice save there bud.

Rshall

Thanks. Is the one made by MiataCage.com a good one? Seems like most local shops around here are recommending HD, but none have done a full cage, only roll bars.

thesnowboarder

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I have only had experience with one miatacages.coms cages before. I felt rather safe in it. Sean is a great guy too. However i opted for a local reputable fabricator to do my cage. Had i been a welder for years and could do the work myself I probably would have chosen to go with MC.com's setup.

Rshall

Damn, I don't know if your being sarcastic or not. LOL. Honest mistake and I do apologize greatly to all

hustler

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Never let it happen again. Thanks for being a man, you've made this forum a better place for all.

jasonb

hustler you crack me up. there should be a best-of hustler thread.

if you get a cage, just be aware that you are making a decision about track vs autox. you are adding couple hundred pounds of metal, some of it high up. you will always get beaten in autox by somebody with a kirkey seat no soft top no hardtop no nothing.

i'm in the same boat, i have full cage but like to autox waddagonnado

falcon

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I thought miatacage.com states the cage is right around 100lbs?

yes... looks like it is

Jfornachon

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I had a AWR cage in my Spec. It is partially built when delivered. I felt it was a great cage. However this was my first caged car. I also did most of the prep work on my own before dropping off the car to the installer. I don't like the idea of the bolt in cages. They are generally constristing and not as able to be customized with out a bunch of work. If you ever plan on taking out your dash then you will have to remove the bolt in cage. The miata cage and AWR or even a cutom will allow you to remove the dash as a whole. Just some things to think about.

As someone mentioned do your research before you buy. There is nothing more of a waste of your money than having to buy a part like this twice because you changed your mind, due to lack of research.

Have a great day,
Hared

jasonb

i might be remembering weight for cage into a nissan s13. i just emailed tony to get the # for miata.

EDIT: got this back:

jbrown7815

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