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faded1004
03-09-2006, 05:59 PM
i just got my convertible last week or so... and i want to get a rollcage, safety, able to go on track events, and stuff... anyways, does anyone have a convertible with a roll cage in it? there are so many issues, the doors are wider, so seats barely fit.

i really want a 6 point roll cage, but i can't see how you can make it fit will almost full interior... so i am thinking about 4 point... may be even convertiing the rear to a storage area and taking the seats out and just putting carbon fiber sheets to cover up all the nasty stuff?

i guess, does anyone have a setup with pics? does anyone know what convertibles need as a minimum for track play? i am taking the car in this week may be to get the manual conversion, and may be even z32 brakes... i wanna get one the track asap so i can get some real time to practice driving...
ThatGuy
03-09-2006, 06:03 PM
Can't go wrong with a custom cage. A good shop should be able to assist you with the clearance issues and set-up whatever you want. I don't recall seeing any bolt-in cages for convertible's. Just go custom.
nsn240
03-09-2006, 08:44 PM
that will look sick when its all done, i remember seeing a red 300zx vert and it looked awesome all caged out
slideways2004
03-09-2006, 09:37 PM
custom FTW! it'll fit better and they can make it to where all you would need is a little trimming of the interioir peices for the bars to go through. that is if the builder knows how to build a decent cage
faded1004
03-11-2006, 02:32 AM
yea... so i guess custom it is... i am taking my car to a place on monday... got an appointment wiht a cage dude... he is going to go take a look at my car and what i want... i hope it works out...
ThatGuy
03-11-2006, 08:28 AM
Good luck, keep us posted. Be sure and take pics.
jobestudios
03-11-2006, 09:11 AM
Im not an expert, but maybe on can chime in. Wouldn't it almost be essential to have this a welded in cage to minimize the horrible chassis flex of a convertable?
supportTHEezln
03-11-2006, 11:33 AM
Any cage will help with the extra-flex of a convertible. Yea custom weld in are always going to rock better.
faded1004
03-13-2006, 10:57 AM
i am not sure... i am taking my car to g-dimension asap... they are doing my manual swap... there they said they have a rollcage guy... i forgot his name... i saw a few of their cars, come were welded and some were bolted... initial talk was a simple 6 point with no floor bars or side door bars... that way i can preserve the seats interior...
CrappyS13
03-14-2006, 04:10 AM
here is my convertible with a cage...goodluck
i got mine custom made at autopower, the widebody sucks and what not...wanan jsut buy my vert, its manual...j/k but yea, goodluck with your car, mine is track legal
http://myspace-356.vo.llnwd.net/00520/65/33/520963356_l.jpg
faded1004
03-14-2006, 10:18 AM
looks liek you still have interior too... looks really nice... i will have to get stock pics of my car too... i can chart my progress...