Roll cage opinions

[Jittsl]

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Have a look at the pictures of Kent's specBox roll cages and you will know there is no comparison between these and a bolt in cage.

Kent did my SpecBox and it is a work of art. Provides double bracing in the roof and rear sloping plane, is attached solidly to the chassis in multiple places and ties the entire A pillar into the structure. The result is a much stiffer chassis and I suspect the ability to withstand enoumouse accident damage (never tested).

For a dedicated track car I cannot imagine why you would skimp on a what is probably the most important upgrade.

Having said that my 70 911 which is used primarily for the Targa Newfoundland and as a sunday driver otherwise has a stable energies cage and I am very impressed with the fit and quality. I went that way because I wanted to be able to remove the front half of the cage 11 months of the year. I did weld the rear half in.

Laurie

[Jittsl]

As an aside and in response to the statement that adding a cage may add value. Bollocks. Do it because you want to race your car and your happy to pay the price of entry.

If you want to do it cheap buy someone else's already set up race car. At this stage I suspect my SpecBox has cost me roughly double what it is worth. Good news is I love it, I know ever bolt in it, I know I have done everything I can to ensure that it is as well set up as it can be and that, because of the time and money invested, it will be as reliable as possible.

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Originally Posted by Jittsl

PRECISION CHASSIS**** WORKS************ - HOME

Have a look at the pictures of Kent's specBox roll cages and you will know there is no comparison between these and a bolt in cage.

Kent did my SpecBox and it is a work of art. Provides double bracing in the roof and rear sloping plane, is attached solidly to the chassis in multiple places and ties the entire A pillar into the structure. The result is a much stiffer chassis and I suspect the ability to withstand enoumouse accident damage (never tested).

For a dedicated track car I cannot imagine why you would skimp on a what is probably the most important upgrade.

Having said that my 70 911 which is used primarily for the Targa Newfoundland and as a sunday driver otherwise has a stable energies cage and I am very impressed with the fit and quality. I went that way because I wanted to be able to remove the front half of the cage 11 months of the year. I did weld the rear half in.

Laurie

+1
A dedicated track car deserves an excellent welded-in cage that meets all requirements for the events you plan to run. Precision Chassis is one of the best.

[smlporsche]

I would strongly reccomend getting a custom cage and if you have the ability you should have it done by Kenny at Werkstatt in Charlottesville, VA.
He is part of the Flying Lizzards team and the depth of his knowledge is truly amazing. I was very suprised at the roominess of the interior of one of their builds...

[j.fro]

+1 on Kenny Shreves at Werkstatt.

[kcpaz]

I agree, based on your location on the eastern side of the country, I would recommend Kenny. Not that I wouldn't love to help you out, but shipping might make it cost prohibitive.