Roll Cages

[m4tt]

Currently doing a bit of costing research on a track car. Whilst speed and handling are prime concerns safety is at the front of my mind.

When looking at roll cages I keep coming across "show cages" like the one below for example. Does this mean that they are not in anyway helpful in the event of a crash, or just that they are not approved in anyway?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HOTTUNING-NEW-ROLL-SHOW-CAGE...

If they are not suitable, what are the approximate costs to purchase and install a suitable cage?

Thanks in advance.

[cytefx]

look on customcages for some prices

[m4tt]

Seen them, but probs being 'tardy: Do those prices include fitting?

[agent006]

m4tt said:

they are not in anyway helpful in the event of a crash

May even be more dangerous than not having one at all. Even if it was a full safety rollcage i wouldn't buy it from HotTuning.

[davesideways]

Try Fabricage for bespoke stuff.

[Simon Mason]

For track days and therefore real world safety not pretend you do need a proper cage. Allot are of the shelf, like Custom cages near Northampton but then you also have ready to fit items from Sparco and OMP via Demon Tweeks.

They are always a pain to fit and useally require some very basic welding but for safety, its worth it.

Prices do not include fitting, in general.

[Birdthom]

You've got to worry if the two main selling points are good looks and easy fitting. Not really the point of a cage.

A while back Safety Devices did the sort of cage you're after for Clio 172s. It was a straight bolt in/out half rear cage job which Oulton Park used in their 'experience' cars. Not as good as a full cage, but it was properly done. Don't know if they did something similar for your car, but the clio ones crop up for sale from time to time.

[deviant]

Show cages are there to turn in to bits of stabbing / cutting / trapping material in a crash.

I believe anything chromed is of no use either as the chroming process makes the metal brittle.