Roll cage question

[BlackSunshine13]

Okay, I have been trying to get some info for buying a roll cage. I would be looking for an 8 point. I dont need the welding done, I have someone that could do that so I would need to find a place that I could purchase the kit. I checked MM and their kits look great but shipping out here is almost as much as the cage. The other 2 places were local enough that I could pick them up and save shipping costs. The names of these places are S&W Race Cars and Auto Weld Chassis. Has anyone heard anything about them?? Or any other suggestions??

 

[32vofFury]

S&W is a good company. My family actually racing with the owner Scott. He's a good guy. They build stuff for all kinds of applications

 

[SWORDY]

Theres a guy in my buddies neighborhood that builds rollcages, right off jaretsville rd. I can see what he would charge. I dont think he has kits tho just custom. I dont know if you would be interested in that??

 

[BlackSunshine13]

Theres a guy in my buddies neighborhood that builds rollcages, right off jaretsville rd. I can see what he would charge. I dont think he has kits tho just custom. I dont know if you would be interested in that??

Yeah thats Tom Brush, he does an awesome job but he does the installs too. We talked to him before. I believe he is also VERY backed up.

 

[wheelhopper]

What is your budget. I know a guy, but, it would probably cost over $2K for an 8 point cage. He does excellent work, just ask Antex.

 

[sunburned]

Wolfe racecraft also makes cage kits, you could try them.

 

[BlackSunshine13]

I think I figured that I am going to go with a 6 point now, I was trying to keep the price a little lower so that I can get mine to the point of needing the roll bar too by the end of the winter. I would like to avoid as much welding as possible inside the car but I know that some will be needed. Some of these kits look like they come somewhat together for the most part and others look like a huge jigsaw puzzle with tubing.

 

[Derek@Amazon]

lorrie... should really stick with the 8 point... the 2 points from going from a 6 to an 8 point is 2 kicker bars that go down to the sub frame from the main hoop. it really helps tie everything together....
personally since mel is kinda on the tall side id find some one local who will build one cheap for you. if you go with an off the shelf piece you might loose a few inches for the seat to go back... i know when rhodes built the cage in ricks car they had the cross bar for the main hoop bent back around the seat so he didnt lose any room.

 

[01Lowboy]

insane racing

 

[wheelhopper]

^that's the man. Does a great job. Plus he will build it w/ chromoly.

Phone # 410 414 8164. Owner is Jeff.

 

[01Lowboy]

^that's the man. Does a great job. Plus he will build it w/ chromoly.

Phone # 410 414 8164. Owner is Jeff.

haha. yea i figured thats who u were talkin about. Jeff definitley does great work. I know several guys running his roll bars/cages

 

[NOXCUSES]

Rhodes does a GREAT job and they are going to do mine. They are probably a little farther than you want to go.

 

[Derek@Amazon]

Rhodes does a GREAT job and they are going to do mine. They are probably a little farther than you want to go.

yea ive told her about rhodes... but im pretty sure that a lil more then her and mel are looking to spend...

but your 100% correct you will not find any better work then the rhodes stuff! bar non best there is

 

[blowns281]

Lorrie mine was done by rhodes, if you want a custom cage they did a hell of a job, but if i was to buy a kit it would be an s/w, if mel needs a test fit, he can stop by anytime :beer:

 

[blowns281]

oke: PS dont you have to be fast to need a cage????????

 

[BlackSunshine13]

oke: PS dont you have to be fast to need a cage????????

LOL...Oh its just going to be for looks, it only runs high 13's .

 

[SWORDY]

LOL...Oh its just going to be for looks, it only runs high 13's .

haha, I like the way they look. Dont worry Im only mid 12's with an upgraded power adder:shrug: O well at least it will look good lol.

 

[wheelhopper]

LOL...Oh its just going to be for looks, it only runs high 13's .

Lets just make it out of PVC tubing then, and paint it black.:banana:

 

[blowns281]

Lets just make it out of PVC tubing then, and paint it black.:banana:

I thought that was just an import thing :lol:

 

[BlackSunshine13]

Lets just make it out of PVC tubing then, and paint it black.:banana:

Wait...let me run out to Home Depot I dont think it will pass chassis certification though ....