i finally got my car back from the shop and snapped off some pics. i just installed the fire system and am putting in roll bar padding (just a couple of pieces left). i am planning on racing with the NASA Performance Touring group (PTC).

i am happy with the cage overall...i think the welds came out really well and the shop owner really took his time with it (3 months, but there were some major delays). the paint shop could've done a little better. there were parts that weren't prepped correctly, some rough spots (especially by the roof line), and some evidence of over spray in some areas.

for those with a fire suppression system, how did you guys route the lines and mount the nozzles? i'm using three in the cabin will use three in the engine bay. currently, my Dekabon lines are attached to the cage with zip ties, as are the nozzles.

also, i'm currently trying to decide where i should mount the master switch and the second fire suppression activation handle. my current ideas are to drill holes in the trunk and to mount them on the hood cowl (near the wipers).

anyway, enjoy the pics!

 

nice set up

 

Very NICE!

 

Wow that looks very serious! I like it a lot.
Kind of funny seeing the speakers in the door in a fully gutted and caged car but i guess you still need the tunes on the way to the track Best of luck with the racing.

 

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW

FREAKIN COOL, i was thinking to myself about a roll cage today and that looks great !!!!!!

What did u do with all ur interior parts ....ARE YOU SELLING THEM !??

 

it's just the front speakers. hell, i even kept the blower and the AC! i didn't want to take too big of a hit in points with the weight reduction even though the car isn't daily driven anymore. the radio and blower and speakers would have resulted in about 50lbs (ish).

the only track i drive it to anymore is california speedway (or autoclub, or whatever it's called) because it's so close. i may drive it to willow springs or maybe even buttonwillow, but laguna or infineon, or anything really far is trailer territory.

 

my interior is pretty much sold. here is one link to what i have left and here is the link to the airbags. (shameless plug, i know )

 

definitely looks nice. 3 months is a long time for just a cage.

 

Wow... very nice... How much weight was added with the cage?

 

oh tell me about it...i was very surprised that it took that long, too. the builder had a lot of issues (personal and business) when i dropped off the car. the original estimate was two weeks . but because i had to wait so long, he added several extra bars for me and did the footwork for the paint. it was a bit frustrating though

 

i'm going to get the car corner balanced again, but for now, i'm not sure. i lost over 200lbs removing the interior and most of the sound deadening. not a whole lot was added back when the cage was put in though...the car feels REALLY light.

the car weighed in at 3623lbs when it was corner balanced at precision Z BEFORE any weight reduction was done.

 

looks nice , i wonder how it handles??? allot stiffer i guess

 

yes...a lot stiffer, louder, creekier, you get the picture....

 

let me tell you, this setup is not safe if you are 6'4" or above..lol
I got managed to work my way into the drivers seat at Hai's BBQ and I honestly thought the jaws of life were going to be needed to get me out...LMAO!

 

very nice
whats the material and tube wall thickness?