Roll Cage?

[SharkyTVR]

I'm after a roll cage and have seen some about on chims. Anyone know wheres best to get one from and is it better to go for a proper one (as in bolted to the chassis) or just a showey one?

[CLN1]

Do a search on here, there's a few threads on the subject.

Colin

[GreenV8S]

SharkyTVR said:

is it better to go for a proper one (as in bolted to the chassis) or just a showey one?

Better just to get a showy one, in fact there's no need for that nasty expensive steel when a couple of lengths of pipe insulation and some gaffa tape will do the job for a fraction of the cost.

[BrianMillar]

It depends what you want a roll cage for?

If it's for roll protection then you need a proper one.

If it's for show then go for the gaffer tape option.

Personally I think the car looks great without the ned to add to it.

[Graham]

A showy one is more likely to hit you in an accident and cause you serious injury IMHO... would you leave a loose Iron bar in the back of the car?

[FunkyGibbon]

I've got the RollCentre roll bar (fitted by Offords) - very firmly bolted to the chassis.

(crap) pictures here:

rollbar

FG

[SharkyTVR]

Thanks for the replys guys, I shall look into it. Think I still want one and will probably go for the proper thing. How much was yours fully fitted FunkyGibbon?

[FunkyGibbon]

SharkyTVR said:

Thanks for the replys guys, I shall look into it. Think I still want one and will probably go for the proper thing. How much was yours fully fitted FunkyGibbon?

FunkyGibbon way back in 2003 said:

Just had the Rollcentre roll bar fitted to my chim, by Offord.
The cost was as follows...
"Aluminised" bar £450
Carriage £15
Fitting £200
+ VAT
= total of £782

I must say Offord did a splendid job with the fitting. It really does look the mut's nuts
, and hopefully I'll never need to test it's strength [/pic]

In recent posts there have been many questions regarding the positioning of the bar and whether your head can hit it etc. I can tell you that as long as you have the headrest in the correct position there is no way you can hit it.

[tvrbob]

FunkyGibbon said:

I've got the RollCentre roll bar (fitted by Offords) - very firmly bolted to the chassis.

(crap) pictures here:

rollbar

FG

That's very useful. I feared the tall drivers like me would have a problem but it appears OK. Loss of rear vision looks bad though, especially if you have the bar leather surfaced

[FunkyGibbon]

tvrbob said:

Loss of rear vision looks bad though, especially if you have the bar leather surfaced

Loss of rear vision is an issue - especially with the hood down. Makes you get very used to wing mirrors and looking over your shoulder!