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Author:  The Lorro [ Thu Nov 24, 2016 11:59 pm ]
Post subject:  Roll Cage Etc

Hello folks,

Now the cold weather has set in, i'm retreating to the warmth of my garage to do some faffing on the car.

I'm wanting to make a few 'upgrades' over the winter for next years hillclimbs/sprints. I'm intending to stay in A3 roadgoing class.

Currently I have no roll cage, and I would like some additional protection (and stiffness - heh), without going to the extent of a full FIA spec cage. I've been considering a 'half-cage' with 4 point connection which would involve a post inside of the B pillars, a horizontal bar between these below the roof, and two further legs extending to the rear of these. Maybe a diagonal too. Would this type of set-up cause any issues with scrutineering or insurance, or are there any other things to consider?

I am also looking a racing seats and harnesses... are there any combinations which particularly suit the ST205?

I've got a list of other stuff (tyres, wheels, polybushes, weight reduction...) but I want to get the cage and seats sorted out first.

Any advice or helpful tips on the subject would be appreciated.

Cheers,

Dave.

Author:  Insanity-74 [ Thu Jan 19, 2017 8:52 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Roll Cage Etc

I fitted a half cage in....b pillar back, welded it in myself :) afer getting the tubes ready bent.

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Author:  The Lorro [ Thu Jan 19, 2017 10:19 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Roll Cage Etc

I'm loving your work! I've seen some of the pics of your project, as Google threw them up when I was looking for other examples of Fours with cages. How far on is it now?

Since I last posted I sourced an OMP bolt-in cage, which I'm going to use half of. I usually do work to this car myself, but I decided to get a pro to install the cage, as I am after an additional cross-bar for harnesses and my welding experience is... limited.

I've bought some interior plastic trim which I will cut into to accommodate cage (thus keeping me in road-going class), and I will save mine for if I ever switch back to stock.

I've still to buy seat/s and harnesses. Have been looking at Cobra Clubman buckets, as they're quite light and a good price.

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