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Old 03-18-2004, 10:18 PM
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Car: 1991 Z28 Camaro
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Should I get a cage?

thinkin about getting a roll cage...they look impressive...and it would look good. What do you guys think? I know they have to be welded in....which isn't a big deal....but how hard is the installation? I know they are shipped by truck....how do they fit inside? I want a cage that will still keep my back seats accessable...
Old 03-18-2004, 11:15 PM
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I have a 4pt cage. Nothing intrusive for the interior. Have not installed it yet, but I can tell you for sure, that if you want one, you are gonna have to give up your back seats. Almost 100% sure on that one, unless you make some sort of fake one, or just use the one roll bar with no cross beam...
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I just thought it would be nice to make my car a little stiffer. I don't race....and I've never been to the track....but I can see the stress lines starting to get in the top of my sail panels....starting to crack..just a hair. I just wish I could get one without having to give up my back seats.....

are "bolt in" roll cages available?

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Old 03-19-2004, 03:50 AM
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thats not fully true. My cage is really really heavey duty and the passengers rear seat is 100% accesable. Behind the driver.....you can sit there but it gets a little tight. My cage was also custom built for the car though. http://www.fforce.newbedfordwebs.com/project1.php you can find some pics of it there on my web page. It made a hueg difference over a stock car because it is welded into the chasis and subframe connectors at many points. I say if you want to spend the money you can not beat a custom bent cage.
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