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EJ253 · 10-22-2007, 12:02 AM

so i searched for autopower rollcages because my friend told me that they have bad fitment. what i cam up with in the search was a bunch of autopower for sale threads where people were selling their brand new autopower cages. so it seems like they were selling them because they didnt fit (at least thats the impression i got)

so can anyone help me out here?
do they fit good or no?
are the designed to go around your dash instead of threw it?

any pics of fitment would be great too!

thanks,
Greg

Flipzide · 10-22-2007, 12:08 AM

should've searched harder, but i'll be nice today...

heres a thread with pics n such. some info too.

http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=78060

B Love · 10-22-2007, 12:09 AM

Get a saftey 21

EJ253 · 10-22-2007, 12:19 AM

thanks guys.

is there a link to the saftey 21 cage?

S.ONE.THREE · 10-22-2007, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by B Love

Get a saftey 21

there not SCCA legal, i found that out the hard way. the auto power one fits ok its not going to go in like oem stock but for the price i would say there ok... unless you can weld one up yourself.

McRussellPants · 10-22-2007, 12:24 AM

Quote:

there not SCCA legal, i found that out the hard way.

lol did you not read the rulebook or something?

EJ253 · 10-22-2007, 12:27 AM

autopower looks decent.
about how much does a custom cage cost on average?

what do you guys think about cusco? only thing is the cusco cage doesnt have a harness bar

B Love · 10-22-2007, 12:27 AM

http://www.napsusa.com/rollcage2.htm

Baron Fel · 10-22-2007, 12:38 AM

cusco cages are useless for just about everything. A custom cage will run you in the $2000 - $5000 range depending on materials and design.

B Love · 10-22-2007, 12:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baron Fel

cusco cages are useless for just about everything. A custom cage will run you in the $2000 - $5000 range depending on materials and design.

Id rock a cusco cage. If i want to sell the car i dont have to cut all of the welds to take the cage out. Plus its not like im gonna be drivin the car in Formula d. I mean depends on the price.

Baron Fel · 10-22-2007, 12:47 AM

cusco might look good but the only reason you should get a roll cage is if you are going to track it. Driving a caged car on the street is a pretty stupid idea unless you plan on wearing a helmet where ever you go.

Tearlessj · 10-22-2007, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Baron Fel

cusco cages are useless for just about everything. A custom cage will run you in the $2000 - $5000 range depending on materials and design.

A cusco cage will also keep you safe. Bolt in cages do work you know.

EJ253 · 10-22-2007, 12:52 AM

im mainly looking for something to support harnesses, pass SCCA, and stiffen the chassis

Baron Fel · 10-22-2007, 12:53 AM

cusco cages are not recognized by any racing body as a safety item. They might stiffen up your chassis but that is all.

EJ253 · 10-22-2007, 12:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baron Fel

cusco might look good but the only reason you should get a roll cage is if you are going to track it. Driving a caged car on the street is a pretty stupid idea unless you plan on wearing a helmet where ever you go.

its a track only car for the next few years.
i know the saftey hazards involved with caging a daily

but thanks for the warning

B Love · 10-22-2007, 12:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baron Fel

cusco might look good but the only reason you should get a roll cage is if you are going to track it. Driving a caged car on the street is a pretty stupid idea unless you plan on wearing a helmet where ever you go.

Even still. If your going to track cusco and saftey 21 will be find for the track. Ive even seen peoople weld in cusco cages and I know it passes D1 tech inspection Im not sure about Formula D. Plus You can put foam or soemething on the fron bar. Or since its a Cusco have it out when. you Daily Drive

Flipzide · 10-22-2007, 12:54 AM

autopower 4 pt roll bar would be nice, imo. its scca legal

EJ253 · 10-22-2007, 12:56 AM

yeah, i figure 4 pt would be good.
but i might as well get the entire cage if im gunna do it

Baron Fel · 10-22-2007, 12:58 AM

auto power 4 point bolt in is what I have and it does wonders for chassis stiffening. plus it's legal for all race groups. If you are looking to save some money get a four point from auto power and weld it in. then pay someone to weld in the extra points that you need.

EJ253 · 10-22-2007, 01:00 AM

i think they make a kit thats like an add on for the autopower 4 pt

but altogether its like $100 more in the end + welding costs

Baron Fel · 10-22-2007, 01:05 AM

the only problem with the auto power six point or the add-ons is that the front bars don't get very close to the dash. I drove my friend's 240 that had the auto power six point and after fifteen minutes my left leg was bruised and throbbing...

EJ253 · 10-22-2007, 01:12 AM

from the pics in that thread posted it looks like the door bars dont fit with the autopower cage...

can anyone elaborate

Baron Fel · 10-22-2007, 01:16 AM

they should... You would just need them welded in. which door bars are you talking about?

Dousan_PG · 10-22-2007, 01:18 AM

the a pillar he is talking about
they fucking suck

id go custom b4 autopower

spend the loot

B Love · 10-22-2007, 01:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dousan_PG

the a pillar he is talking about
they fucking suck

id go custom b4 autopower

spend the loot

Auto Power sounds pretty gay

EJ253 · 10-22-2007, 01:39 AM

i might just get an autopower and have it slightly modified as necessary

B Love · 10-22-2007, 01:42 AM

If you have heard bad things and had this much doubt about it shouldnt that help you decide

EJ253 · 10-22-2007, 02:17 AM

cuz its cost efficient and passes SCCA and NASA
and it can support harnesses correctly

haha. i just dont really want to fork out more than 1k for a cage

i know im cheap :/

*Kung Fu Grip* · 10-22-2007, 02:52 AM

Mazworx down here in Florida are well known for they're cages,Check them out.

Koopa Troopa · 10-22-2007, 05:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baron Fel

cusco cages are useless for just about everything. A custom cage will run you in the $2000 - $5000 range depending on materials and design.

You're a moron

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baron Fel

cusco might look good but the only reason you should get a roll cage is if you are going to track it. Driving a caged car on the street is a pretty stupid idea unless you plan on wearing a helmet where ever you go.

Once again a moron

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baron Fel

cusco cages are not recognized by any racing body as a safety item. They might stiffen up your chassis but that is all.

Cusco cages are recognized by D1 as the official roll cage and are used widely throughout Japan by many racing organizations such as Jun, Tomei, Toda, etc.

10-22-2007, 12:02 AM	#1
EJ253 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Salt Lake City Age: 35 Posts: 1,154 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: EJ253 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	roll cage fitment so i searched for autopower rollcages because my friend told me that they have bad fitment. what i cam up with in the search was a bunch of autopower for sale threads where people were selling their brand new autopower cages. so it seems like they were selling them because they didnt fit (at least thats the impression i got) so can anyone help me out here? do they fit good or no? are the designed to go around your dash instead of threw it? any pics of fitment would be great too! thanks, Greg __________________ The gap between MORE and ENOUGH never closes. DriftUtah \| UtahNissans \| MySpace \| I <3 Drifting. Keep it Real. Secret Society

10-22-2007, 12:08 AM	#2
Flipzide Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,011 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	should've searched harder, but i'll be nice today... heres a thread with pics n such. some info too. http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=78060 __________________ D-Street.net \| bcuison.wordpress.com

10-22-2007, 12:19 AM	#4
EJ253 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Salt Lake City Age: 35 Posts: 1,154 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: EJ253 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	thanks guys. is there a link to the saftey 21 cage? __________________ The gap between MORE and ENOUGH never closes. DriftUtah \| UtahNissans \| MySpace \| I <3 Drifting. Keep it Real. Secret Society

10-22-2007, 12:27 AM	#7
EJ253 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Salt Lake City Age: 35 Posts: 1,154 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: EJ253 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	autopower looks decent. about how much does a custom cage cost on average? what do you guys think about cusco? only thing is the cusco cage doesnt have a harness bar __________________ The gap between MORE and ENOUGH never closes. DriftUtah \| UtahNissans \| MySpace \| I <3 Drifting. Keep it Real. Secret Society

10-22-2007, 12:38 AM	#9
Baron Fel Leaky Injector Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Mesa, Arizona Posts: 148 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	cusco cages are useless for just about everything. A custom cage will run you in the $2000 - $5000 range depending on materials and design. __________________ -Chris now accepting funds for the LS1 swap!

10-22-2007, 12:09 AM	#3
B Love Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: California Posts: 889 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Get a saftey 21

10-22-2007, 12:47 AM	#11
Baron Fel Leaky Injector Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Mesa, Arizona Posts: 148 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	cusco might look good but the only reason you should get a roll cage is if you are going to track it. Driving a caged car on the street is a pretty stupid idea unless you plan on wearing a helmet where ever you go. __________________ -Chris now accepting funds for the LS1 swap!

10-22-2007, 12:52 AM	#13
EJ253 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Salt Lake City Age: 35 Posts: 1,154 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: EJ253 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	im mainly looking for something to support harnesses, pass SCCA, and stiffen the chassis __________________ The gap between MORE and ENOUGH never closes. DriftUtah \| UtahNissans \| MySpace \| I <3 Drifting. Keep it Real. Secret Society

10-22-2007, 12:53 AM	#14
Baron Fel Leaky Injector Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Mesa, Arizona Posts: 148 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	cusco cages are not recognized by any racing body as a safety item. They might stiffen up your chassis but that is all. __________________ -Chris now accepting funds for the LS1 swap!

10-22-2007, 12:54 AM	#17
Flipzide Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,011 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	autopower 4 pt roll bar would be nice, imo. its scca legal __________________ D-Street.net \| bcuison.wordpress.com

10-22-2007, 12:56 AM	#18
EJ253 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Salt Lake City Age: 35 Posts: 1,154 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: EJ253 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	yeah, i figure 4 pt would be good. but i might as well get the entire cage if im gunna do it __________________ The gap between MORE and ENOUGH never closes. DriftUtah \| UtahNissans \| MySpace \| I <3 Drifting. Keep it Real. Secret Society

10-22-2007, 12:58 AM	#19
Baron Fel Leaky Injector Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Mesa, Arizona Posts: 148 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	auto power 4 point bolt in is what I have and it does wonders for chassis stiffening. plus it's legal for all race groups. If you are looking to save some money get a four point from auto power and weld it in. then pay someone to weld in the extra points that you need. __________________ -Chris now accepting funds for the LS1 swap!

10-22-2007, 01:00 AM	#20
EJ253 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Salt Lake City Age: 35 Posts: 1,154 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: EJ253 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i think they make a kit thats like an add on for the autopower 4 pt but altogether its like $100 more in the end + welding costs __________________ The gap between MORE and ENOUGH never closes. DriftUtah \| UtahNissans \| MySpace \| I <3 Drifting. Keep it Real. Secret Society

10-22-2007, 01:05 AM	#21
Baron Fel Leaky Injector Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Mesa, Arizona Posts: 148 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	the only problem with the auto power six point or the add-ons is that the front bars don't get very close to the dash. I drove my friend's 240 that had the auto power six point and after fifteen minutes my left leg was bruised and throbbing... __________________ -Chris now accepting funds for the LS1 swap!

10-22-2007, 01:12 AM	#22
EJ253 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Salt Lake City Age: 35 Posts: 1,154 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: EJ253 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	from the pics in that thread posted it looks like the door bars dont fit with the autopower cage... can anyone elaborate __________________ The gap between MORE and ENOUGH never closes. DriftUtah \| UtahNissans \| MySpace \| I <3 Drifting. Keep it Real. Secret Society

10-22-2007, 01:16 AM	#23
Baron Fel Leaky Injector Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Mesa, Arizona Posts: 148 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	they should... You would just need them welded in. which door bars are you talking about? __________________ -Chris now accepting funds for the LS1 swap!

10-22-2007, 01:18 AM	#24
Dousan_PG Post Whore! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Orange County, California Age: 45 Posts: 16,640 Trader Rating: (23) Rides Gallery: Dousan_PG Feedback Score: 23 reviews	the a pillar he is talking about they fucking suck id go custom b4 autopower spend the loot __________________ Aaron Pink GodziRa www.geocities.com/pink_godzira

10-22-2007, 01:39 AM	#26
EJ253 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Salt Lake City Age: 35 Posts: 1,154 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: EJ253 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i might just get an autopower and have it slightly modified as necessary __________________ The gap between MORE and ENOUGH never closes. DriftUtah \| UtahNissans \| MySpace \| I <3 Drifting. Keep it Real. Secret Society

10-22-2007, 01:42 AM	#27
B Love Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: California Posts: 889 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	If you have heard bad things and had this much doubt about it shouldnt that help you decide

10-22-2007, 02:17 AM	#28
EJ253 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Salt Lake City Age: 35 Posts: 1,154 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: EJ253 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	cuz its cost efficient and passes SCCA and NASA and it can support harnesses correctly haha. i just dont really want to fork out more than 1k for a cage i know im cheap :/ __________________ The gap between MORE and ENOUGH never closes. DriftUtah \| UtahNissans \| MySpace \| I <3 Drifting. Keep it Real. Secret Society

10-22-2007, 02:52 AM	#29
Kung Fu Grip Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: TaMpa,FL Age: 37 Posts: 39 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Mazworx down here in Florida are well known for they're cages,Check them out.