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 Chr1sch
Seasoned Pro  Location: Worcester Registered: 02 Aug 2014 Posts: 1,025 Status: Offline |
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Hi all,I'm seriously looking at cages now with a view to getting one fitted over the winter, however im struggling to understand the pro's and con's of weld in vs bolt in bar the obvious rigidity benefits for the chasis My preference is to get one welded in, but wondered (looking at the classifieds) whether its viable to weld in a bolt in cage (e.g a safetfy devices cage?) Any advice would be greatly appreciated Cheers Chris |
 Posted 13th Nov 2015 at 07:13
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eddy_gti6
Seasoned Pro  Location: Durham Registered: 20 Oct 2008 Posts: 8,716 Status: Offline |
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Yes you can weld in a bolt in cage, just means welding it to the chassis instead of bolting it. Your best option is for their of the cage to mount to the axle points as that's the strongest point at the rear of the car. But nothing wrong with bolt in cages, a lot of bolt in cages are still dis approved for racing________________________________________ Clicky: [url =http://www.306gti6.com]click here[/url] remove the space between [url & = |
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Posted 13th Nov 2015 at 07:21
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Chr1sch
Seasoned Pro Location: Worcester Registered: 02 Aug 2014 Posts: 1,025 Status: Offline |
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Its a tricky one, i googled it and most are fairly critical about bolt in cages, so i guess its weighing up the cost of fabrication/weld in vs a cheaper 6 point type cage |
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Posted 13th Nov 2015 at 07:59
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welshpug!
Capt Pedantic  Location: Bigend, Wales. Registered: 27 Mar 2007 Posts: 25,838 Status: Offline |
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It's a bit pointless welding in a bolt in cage, it won't make it much stronger.________________________________________ need a part number? get on here - http://public.servicebox.peugeot.comBring on the Trumpets. |
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Posted 13th Nov 2015 at 08:30
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Chr1sch
Seasoned Pro Location: Worcester Registered: 02 Aug 2014 Posts: 1,025 Status: Offline |
Post #5
Thanks noted, just seen that custom cages are going bump, who do people recommend? |
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Posted 13th Nov 2015 at 08:42
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demondriverdan
Seasoned Pro  Location: Londinium Registered: 29 Nov 2010 Posts: 2,665 Status: Offline |
Post #6
I have a bolt in cage that's welded in. Both Carl and I run OMP cages and I've got no problem with it. It weighs absolutely nothing and am confident it'll save me in a crash.One of the key things is to make sure it's installed properly. I've seen some properly s**t installs in some race cars! My spare Rallye has a horrible cage in it, I don't really trust it and wouldn't want to race it. ________________________________________ Rallye Race Car |
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Posted 13th Nov 2015 at 09:56
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Chr1sch
Seasoned Pro Location: Worcester Registered: 02 Aug 2014 Posts: 1,025 Status: Offline |
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Thanks Dan that is very useful thanks. :-) |
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Posted 13th Nov 2015 at 10:01
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rikky
🦔 Location: cheshire Registered: 28 Feb 2004 Posts: 26,795 Status: Offline |
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where did you find the info about CC going bump?their FB page (looks new) states otherwise i heard the same thing last night, that Rodger was folding the company it would be a fantastic bit of news as their customer support is absolutely terrible and some shocking quality of items comes out of there. One person has currently got MSA involved with the quality of workmanship on a cage fitted to his car in the last day or so from what I can see (yes I have had experience of dealing with them and they're horrific!) ________________________________________ 306 rallye reproduction decals (full sets/individual decals) | 306 b-pillar textured vinyl weatherstrips306 slam panel esso stickers | 306 yellow / orange / pension fund red side door badges gti6 inlet manifold badges | 306 rear boot badges (p2/p3) winner of Extraction of toys from prams with outstanding vigour award 2009 [source: gti6 owners club] |
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Posted 13th Nov 2015 at 13:11
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Chr1sch
Seasoned Pro Location: Worcester Registered: 02 Aug 2014 Posts: 1,025 Status: Offline |
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rikky wrote: where did you find the info about CC going bump? i heard the same thing last night, that Rodger was folding the company it would be a fantastic bit of news as their customer support is absolutely terrible and some shocking quality of items comes out of there. One person has currently got MSA involved with the quality of workmanship on a cage fitted to his car in the last day or so from what I can see (yes I have had experience of dealing with them and they're horrific!) Its all over facebook in various track sections, some really bad work apparently from there and then a comment they are folding shortly after - that said i dont know them so cant testify to its accuracy A good friend has literally just taken delivery of his cage from there, he must have been very lucky to get it in time... Shame really as i must say his looks awesome, but clearly others have had issues. The search continues! |
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Posted 13th Nov 2015 at 13:13
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Twangy
Senior User  Location: heswall Registered: 27 Jun 2014 Posts: 623 Status: Offline |
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take into consideration what you are using car for , road and odd trackday , or just motorsport , if just odd track day , bolt in as easier access compared to proper weld in x door bars and can still have back seat , you can also add extra fixing points with bolt in , and add extra cds tubing , proper weld in cage do stiffen shell a hell off a lot more , and look the dogs dangly,s but cost a lot more and if you cant weld you've got the added expense of paying for install , I have used both and install both , so on the fence with this one________________________________________ wayne mcardle |
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Posted 13th Nov 2015 at 13:53
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fatlapit
Seasoned Pro  Location: STOCKSFIELD Registered: 02 Nov 2010 Posts: 3,040 Status: Offline |
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i have an omp cage and I like it________________________________________ |
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Posted 13th Nov 2015 at 14:39
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prism7guy
Seasoned Pro  Location: DoncastAAAAARGH Registered: 13 Jan 2008 Posts: 4,640 Status: Offline |
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Chr1sch wrote: Thanks noted, just seen that custom cages are going bump, who do people recommend? I'd recommend having a word with phillipm, he will make you a cage to your spec. He did mine and did a top job of it, it made a huge difference to chassis rigidity with it tied in to the beam mounting points and front struts.  ________________________________________ Goldie the track car. |
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Posted 13th Nov 2015 at 16:04
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Chr1sch
Seasoned Pro Location: Worcester Registered: 02 Aug 2014 Posts: 1,025 Status: Offline |
Post #13
Oh that sounds very cool, where is he based?FYI just seen a note on FB from custom cages saying they aren't going bump... |
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Posted 13th Nov 2015 at 20:39
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adam b
Seasoned Pro  Location: The Nam Registered: 24 Jan 2006 Posts: 12,828 Status: Offline |
Post #14
Mine was a custom weld in by a guy at X-sport. The whole car feels mega because of it. Speak to PhilipM before you do anything ________________________________________ Nothing to see here |
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Posted 13th Nov 2015 at 23:24
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adam b
Seasoned Pro Location: The Nam Registered: 24 Jan 2006 Posts: 12,828 Status: Offline |
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Careful how it works through the dashboard / bulkhead. I can only run a single middle wiper and the wiring took ages to sort. ________________________________________ Nothing to see here |
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Posted 13th Nov 2015 at 23:26
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Chr1sch
Seasoned Pro Location: Worcester Registered: 02 Aug 2014 Posts: 1,025 Status: Offline |
Post #16
Yeah I'm not sure I'm going to bother with anything going through the bulkhead as I don't want to have to totally butcher the dash etc etc |
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Posted 14th Nov 2015 at 08:24
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prism7guy
Seasoned Pro Location: DoncastAAAAARGH Registered: 13 Jan 2008 Posts: 4,640 Status: Offline |
Post #17
Phill is based in Rotherham near Sheffield.He knows his onions, and even with the bars through the bulkhead to strut tops I've retained the standard wiper setup, I did have to fettle the big wiring plug but that's not an issue. I could be wrong but I think phill will only do cages which pretty much follow the a pillars as far as possible, as dog leg cages which miss the dash aren't as good from what I remember, so the dash will need a bit of fettling too, even so though I'd highly recommend phill for cage work! There will be a few pictures in my project thread of the cage in progress and the finished item. My cage is probably one of the best things I've done to my track car ________________________________________ Goldie the track car. |
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Posted 14th Nov 2015 at 09:10
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phillipm
Seasoned Pro  Location: Rotherham Registered: 15 Oct 2006 Posts: 20,607 Status: Offline |
Post #18
I kept out of here to keep things unbiased a bit, but as Steve says, I really don't like dash dodger cages, obviously if you don't go through to the struts or have a dash bar, that makes a difference to how much cutting you have to do, but there would be some with my a-pillars.Can keep your standard wipers with mine though, even with straight bars to the front turrets. ________________________________________ - Bespoke rollcages/additions/adjustments. Half cages right up to complete custom spaceframes - MSA/FIA spec, CDS, ROPT, T45, etc - PM meEmail me! Custom-made polybushes available - need an odd size or fitment? - anything from batch work to one-off pieces. |
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Posted 14th Nov 2015 at 11:05
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Chr1sch
Seasoned Pro Location: Worcester Registered: 02 Aug 2014 Posts: 1,025 Status: Offline |
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Where are you based Philipm? |
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Posted 14th Nov 2015 at 10:59
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phillipm
Seasoned Pro Location: Rotherham Registered: 15 Oct 2006 Posts: 20,607 Status: Offline |
Post #20
Rotherham  ________________________________________ - Bespoke rollcages/additions/adjustments. Half cages right up to complete custom spaceframes - MSA/FIA spec, CDS, ROPT, T45, etc - PM meEmail me! Custom-made polybushes available - need an odd size or fitment? - anything from batch work to one-off pieces. |
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Posted 14th Nov 2015 at 11:05
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Chr1sch
Seasoned Pro Location: Worcester Registered: 02 Aug 2014 Posts: 1,025 Status: Offline |
Post #21
Bugger that is chuffing miles away :-( |
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Posted 14th Nov 2015 at 11:15
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prism7guy
Seasoned Pro Location: DoncastAAAAARGH Registered: 13 Jan 2008 Posts: 4,640 Status: Offline |
Post #22
Worth the trip though! The workmanship on my cage is second to none, and if i was to ever get another i know exactly where it would be taken. Just look at some other cages out there, a million miles away from the pillars or roof, dodgy mounting points, crap dog legs etc. In my opinion something such as a cage should be done right, no point saving a few quid here and there and getting something sub standard as its hopefully a one off investment. I really ought to start demanding comission from phill  ________________________________________ Goldie the track car. |
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Posted 14th Nov 2015 at 12:19
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daveyboy
aka Jim Davey  Location: Southampton Registered: 01 Oct 2007 Posts: 8,648 Status: Offline |
Post #23
He's even got a half decent welder or two now.________________________________________ R H Davey Welding Supplies. I sell new and used welding equipment in the Hampshire area. I take on welding jobs in the evenings, ally casting repairs are one of my specialities but I can weld pretty much anything. PM me with your requirements.Some of my services: (See my for sale threads) Engine mount/chassis repair Solid Beam Mounts BACK IN PRODUCTION Harness bars |
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Posted 14th Nov 2015 at 12:59
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rikky
🦔 Location: cheshire Registered: 28 Feb 2004 Posts: 26,795 Status: Offline |
Post #24
thought he used Gripfill from Screwfix  ________________________________________ 306 rallye reproduction decals (full sets/individual decals) | 306 b-pillar textured vinyl weatherstrips306 slam panel esso stickers | 306 yellow / orange / pension fund red side door badges gti6 inlet manifold badges | 306 rear boot badges (p2/p3) winner of Extraction of toys from prams with outstanding vigour award 2009 [source: gti6 owners club] |
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Posted 14th Nov 2015 at 13:12
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adam b
Seasoned Pro Location: The Nam Registered: 24 Jan 2006 Posts: 12,828 Status: Offline |
Post #25
Rotherham isn't far at all. About 2 hours on a decent run________________________________________ Nothing to see here |
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Posted 14th Nov 2015 at 15:08
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