I do not have one curently installed, but I did get an estimate for a custom cage.

In Manassas, VA Piper Motorsports does A LOT of the cage work for local racers and even pro teams.

My estimate, out the door painted with cage padding was $1800.

That's for a FULL cage that extends through the dash with door bars and a 2 diagonal cross bars in the hoop behind the rear seats. I would recommend AGAINST a bolt in cage for safety reasons.

Below is an example of his work.

Mitch is one of the best in the business.

Their website is under construction, but you can get contact info here:

http://www.pipermotorsports.com

 

I am not sure, but I think Mitch did the cage work for Gary K on his focus.

 

Actually, its was Kearney Racing that did all the work on Gary's car.

I have a weld in bar from S&W Racing, but I had to modify its design a lot to get it correct for road racing. They do mostly drag cars, so their designs tend to lean towards NHRA. But after all the work, I'm happy with how it came out.

 

wow. that is a lot of tube. does he do semni custom ish orders? th only thing i'd chandge is the door area (my mom can't exactly be a monkey, she's a little chunky,lol) but that does look sexy. oh and i guesss my car would need custom interior panels afterward, huh?

 

I want one... but I dont need a full race cage... besides I also dont want to have to climb over "the monkey bars" to get my big ass in and out either.

I'm going to do one, I just dont know which one yet.

 

Quick, name that car based on those interior pics alone!


BMW!



What do I win?

 

An E36 M3 or other 3 series I'll bet. Judging the shifter knob.

 

That is definitely much newer than an E36. The E36 dash looks nothing like that. I'd say it's an E46 330, as I don't see M3 cues.

 

If you want a bolt in for a ZX3 you can have one made by autopower. I have one in my car. I think with shipping it was less than 1000.00. It can be installed with or without an interior.

 

All of Mitch's cages are custom.

The "monkey bars" can be fixed or removeable.

No additional modifications are required for the door panels.

He can also do partial cages without door bars or stop at the hoop behind the seats.

So, he can pretty much gin up whatever you need.

I posted the pics to show fit and finish of his work. It is a BMW 330ci Grand Am Cup car with a NASCAR approved cage.

Don't need to go that radical, but he's the guy to do it.

 

autopower has both bolt in and weld in kits, with removable or door opening type nasa/nascar door bars. I had a 4point bolt in, in my focus it was great quality and teched in for time trials, autox and track days. The only down side was climbing into the back one day with a chick and I almost knocked her out by conking her head on the main hoop.
I am planning to get a 6 point cage with nascar door bars, weld in kit from autopower. I've got a good mig and can attach it my self.

 

You had to knock the chick out to get her in the back of your car? That's HOT.

 

no I knocked her out by accident on the way back there. Unfourtanently she wanted to go home after that and hasn't really talked to me since

 

Do you want a bolt in or welded one? The autopower doesn't fit well with sunroofs if I recall correctly.

Leo Capaldi does cages for the spec focus and I'm sure they could just do the back half for not much money. I liked his builder because they tie into the B pillar.

I know there is a good custom builder in Akron.

I would have thought you'd have perfected your welding skillz by now and would be doing this yourself.

 

I'm think about just welding it in and doing it right, my welding is alot better but I still need the piping kit.

 

me.... i don't have the ime or a welder/ tubing bender to try this (although i'd love to build my own

 

Autopower offers a do it youself weld in kit

 

I saw that... and they have good prices as well.

 

does anyone have pictures of there kit?

 

if i buy the bolt in roll cage and instead of bolting it in would i be able to weld it in or is that a totally different roll cage?

 

i think they are predominently the same kit, the bolt in has plates on the bottom to bolt up to the car. the weld in does not. check with them to make sure.

dang I want a cage.

 

has anyone with a weld in cage noticed adverse under/oversteer develop? i am sure it would affect handling. what other suspention and weight savings mods do you have with your cages?

 

i know this thread is 2 months old, but just found it.
i got a 4-point roll bar setup from autopower. however, its bolted not welded. id loved to get it welded based on some horror stories ive heard.
between that, my front and rear strut bars, and the beefy steeda RSB, this car is solid as a rock. i have pics but not on this comp. i could take some more to show you??? lemmy know...

 

Definitely interested in pics/install info - thanks!

I'll be ordering an autopower bar next month - from what I can tell it squeezes the back supports between the seat and the trim panel - is this correct?

 

Yeah, post up some pics. I'm not in the market for a roll cage, but I may be in the future.

 

Yes, it fits the car with the interior in place.

 

my Autopower cage. i bought it from Gary K. after he got his cutom one done. it was a six point that was cut back to a fuor point.

 

i like tha t but have one question. wil that fit in a car with a sunroof? i have been searching for a cage so i can get some proper seats. and a harness for track duty. after ficuring out a way to kill the seat mider thing...permanently (i dont want it to come back after pulling the battery, like i do alot)

a bit off topic but how are you likeing tha bazooka tube? it looks rather nice in there..

 

Autopower sells a bar to fit cars with a sunroof.