Does anyone have a Cage?

Grizzly · July 07, 2003, 07:07:06 PM

Hi all.

I am thinking of putting a cage in my T2, What i would like to know is where i can get one from and if anyone has one what make is it and what do you think of it?

Thanks

Chris

MikeLMR · July 07, 2003, 07:21:43 PM

I think Safety Device used to make one ... Having said that a mate rang up for a roll cage for his Lada and safety devices reckoned they didn\'t have the jigs and so he\'d have to buy a custom one (about 3 x the price

) even though they supplied the one in our team mates car :confused:

RX3
RX7 Mk 1
RX7 Mk 2 - sunroof
323 2 door hatch 1977-80 RWD
323 Hot Rod 1986-90
323 sunroof 1980-86 FWD (inc. 4x4)
323 1986-90 - non sunroof
MX5

//www.safetydevices.co.uk

hmmm I wonder what they mean by Mk2 ? 2nd Gen or MK2 (1981-83)

Grizzly · July 07, 2003, 07:25:21 PM

would be nice if they had the Jigs to make one up.

I will get in contact.

Cheers

Chris

Grizzly · July 07, 2003, 07:35:22 PM

If you dont mind me asking how much does a typical 6 point cage usaly go for?

Chris

MikeLMR · July 07, 2003, 07:41:52 PM

about Â£500 and upwards If I recall correctly

If you are fitting it don\'t forget to weld reinforcing plates inside the car (at least 6" x 6" x 3mm thk ) at the four points on the main cage and slightly smaller plates on the rear stays.

We weld our reinforcing plates in with a 90 degree (ish) bend that takes the plate up the side of the inner sill.

Fish · July 07, 2003, 08:47:15 PM

I would do a search in google for Kirk Racing. They already make them up to fit FC\'s.

Dan

MikeLMR · July 07, 2003, 08:49:39 PM

probably cost Â£500 to ship it from the USA though !

Grizzly · July 07, 2003, 11:23:05 PM

I am going off Buying parts from the US, it take way to long and for somthing like this i will get done over buy Shipping and Customs.

I will try Saftey Devices.

Cheers

Chris

Grizzly · July 10, 2003, 06:21:03 PM

Ok, if i use my Cage as harness mounts (basicly use the Lower cross pipe or Rear Strut brace to mount the Shoulder straps) would it be legal for road use?

I ask becouse i have just Bought 2x 4 point Harness and the guy i bought them off sugested it for ease of fitting.

Cheers

Chris

MikeLMR · July 10, 2003, 06:26:29 PM

yes perfectly road legal ,most bolt in cages don\'t come with that bar as standard though ... you\'ll have to sepcify it when you order I think.

Grizzly · July 10, 2003, 06:31:09 PM

They have given me a list of all the bits i can buy, So with a bit of luck it should be easy.

Chris

Grizzly · July 10, 2003, 06:41:46 PM

Does this sound about right?

"Thank you for your recent email.

Please see below cage options for Mazda Rx7. It can be delivered to you as a
complete cage for you to bolt-in into the car. We can install it for you,
but there is no need if you have a specialist to do that. All prices exclude
carriage and VAT.

RX7 Bolt-in cage to clear normal trim and dashboard. Front cage Â£
119.80 RBZ033SSS
Mk. 1. Mounts in 6 places to floor / rear wheel arches. Rear ( no
diagonal ) Â£ 142.25 RBZ034SSS
Certified for competition with fixed or removable Rear ( fixed diagonal )
Â£ 162.10 RBZ035SSS
diagonal. Other types for road use only. Use Rear (removable diag.) Â£
206.00 RBZ035SRS
Universal door bars. MSA / FIA homologation certificate. Rear ( road use
only ) Â£ 108.90 RBZ032SSS

RX7 Bolt-in cage to clear normal trim and dashboard. Front cage Â£
119.80 RBZ073SSS
Mk. 2. Mounts in 6 places to floor / rear wheel arches. Rear ( no
diagonal ) Â£ 142.25 RBZ074SSS
Sunroof Certified for competition with fixed or removable Rear ( fixed
diagonal ) Â£ 162.10 RBZ075SSS
diagonal. Other types for road use only. Use Rear (removable diag.) Â£
206.00 RBZ075SRS
Universal door bars. MSA / FIA homologation certificate. Rear ( road use
only ) Â£ 108.90 RBZ072SSS

RX7 Bolt-in cage to clear normal trim and dashboard. Front cage Â£
119.80 RBZ173SSS
Mk 3 Mounts in 6 places to floor / rear wheel arches. Rear ( fixed
diagonal ) Â£ 162.10 RBZ175SSS
Fixed diagonal in rear cage. Door Bar Near Side Â£ 30.80
RBZ17DSUN
Door Bar Off Side Â£ 30.80 RBZ17DSUO

Should you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us
again.

Kind regards,

Safety Devices
Sales"

This is there Reply, I am going to ring them with a list of things i want and conferm a price (Job done)

Chris

MikeLMR · July 10, 2003, 06:52:27 PM

They are pretty resonable prices ... I would recomend fitting door bars even though they make access a little more difficult ( depends what shape they are but some have a bend to make it easier to get in and out)

Grizzly · July 10, 2003, 07:01:25 PM

I have asked about the Mk thing, i did\'nt know they did Mk 3/Thrid gen cages off the shelf?

Chris

Fish · July 10, 2003, 09:24:01 PM

Chris, re the 4 point harness, they are only legal for road use IF they have the little E in a circle marked on them. If they dont, they aint legal!

Dan