Garrett76Zt Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Did a quick search and couldnt find anything. Has anyone used this cage that is on ebay right now? If so I'd love to see some pics. Is it the same as the S&W or Jegs setup? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Roll-Bars-and-Cages-8-Point-DATSUN-Z_W0QQitemZ260358128886QQcmdZViewItemQQptZRace_Car_Parts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JIM73240Z Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 It looks like a "jegs" set up. That is a heavy cage. I have mine and its a 1 3/4x.12 which is for heavier cars. Most Z's use 1 1/2x.09 (if I remember right). Price is $399 for the DOM. I think you could do better getting the main hoop bent on your own and doing the mitering yourself and get a better fit for the same price. jimbo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMortensen Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 It looks like a "jegs" set up. That is a heavy cage. I have mine and its a 1 3/4x.12 which is for heavier cars. Most Z's use 1 1/2x.09 (if I remember right). Price is $399 for the DOM. I think you could do better getting the main hoop bent on your own and doing the mitering yourself and get a better fit for the same price. Careful there, I think you're doling out SCCA specs, and Garrett is more of an NHRA guy. As I recall the specs are right for the type of racing the cage is designed for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrett76Zt Posted February 20, 2009 Author Share Posted February 20, 2009 anyone else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavy85 Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 Looks promising but I'ld ask for pics installed in a Z to see the fit. Did you see his e-bay store name? Broke Dick Racing Cameron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottie-GNZ Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 So you are saying your car is quick enough for a cage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katman Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 Not SCCA legal for good reason. But if you're racing NHRA and need a cage for legality and not for safety- go for it. Uh, what's you're application? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrett76Zt Posted February 22, 2009 Author Share Posted February 22, 2009 So you are saying your car is quick enough for a cage? Haha, well theres no 2J under the hood yet so maybe I dont need one. If the car can match its potential then it should see some pretty consistent action in the 10's this season. Just trying to make some winter upgrades that will get me as much track time as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_hunt Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 But if you're racing NHRA and need a cage for legality and not for safety- go for it. It is all about safety, you seem to be missing the point of the rules in general. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z-Dreamer Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 With the wealth of knowledge on this site, why can't somebody design a "safe, street-friendly" cage that can be bolted in or if need be welded? I for one, would purchase plans or if made available, a cage, if it was reasonably priced. Inquiring minds want to know... Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMortensen Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 With the wealth of knowledge on this site, why can't somebody design a "safe, street-friendly" cage that can be bolted in or if need be welded? Because the Z is a product of the 70's with a low roofline. When you intrude on the meager amount of space that is there by adding a cage, there just isn't a way to get the bars far enough away from your head to avoid hitting them in an accident. Unless you drive your car with a helmet on the street, I'd suggest you don't install a cage. A roll bar you can get away with since the hoop is behind the driver's head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katman Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 It is all about safety, you seem to be missing the point of the rules in general. If NHRA knew anything about structures they'd require a diagonal in the plane of the main hoop in their cage rules. So I guess I am missing the point of those rules. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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