Husky Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 from here: viewtopic.php?f=26&t=29822&start=15 a 'show cage' is pretty much exactly what it says, its basically a rear half roll cage, built from light metal to perform the function of looking like a roll cage, much cheaper and lighter than a real welded in cage cheers mate sorry to bring this point up again i dont mean any disrespect but if the show cage has no function then why fit it? surely you'd be aswell spending a tad more and fitting a real cage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich5259 Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoff-r Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 They're actually quite dangerous. You wouldn't drive round with loose scaff poles in your boot would you? Just imagine it in a serious accident. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3FIDDYZ Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 Unless your doing it blue peter stylee with cardboard tube and wrapped in something vinyl (it has been known!) then you may as well just go for a cusco bolt in.. There not FIA standard but they at least do something!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DNA540i Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 +++ If you're gonna do something you may as well do it properly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R35LEE Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 Show Cage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrLizard Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 lol The Cusco bolt in (6 or 8 point) one is what I would consider a show cage, but that will at least help in an accident, if you fly off the road and flip onto your roof then you might be ok, however if you fly off a track and roll 10 times then you want something a bit more resilient Also, need to be careful about driving, i put padding on mine which might not work for show etc but i wouldnt really want to drive it without a helmet, if you hit your head on the metal then you would bend first if anyone wants info on the cage let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted November 20, 2009 Author Share Posted November 20, 2009 see i think it looks better with the yellow foam mate more of a feature, you know its functional. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3FIDDYZ Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 Show Cage? Show Cage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrLizard Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 thanks mr husky, fireproof foam now that is a show cage mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3FIDDYZ Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 thanks mr husky, fireproof foam now that is a show cage mark Google images with out safe search had more!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sketch Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 was just an idea as my mates bought all the setup to make exhausts ect, he built a cage for his 205 mess-about/track car and a couple of people locally want show cages for their dubs, i was pondering the idea for the 350? lol but dont think ill bother now lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digsy Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 was just an idea as my mates bought all the setup to make exhausts ect, he built a cage for his 205 mess-about/track car and a couple of people locally want show cages for their dubs, i was pondering the idea for the 350? lol but dont think ill bother now lol I wouldn't. You've got a nice car, would be a shame to mess it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DNA540i Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 I used to know a guy with a mark 1 golf, He welded three bits of scaffold togther in an upside down U shape and just wedged it in the back of the mota. we all took the **** out of him for doing it but he loved it. buggered if I'd want to be in a crash in the thing with that flying about though!. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sketch Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 the only company i have seen that make cages for the 350 is cusco, do they make just a rear cage or is that pointless? i do the occasional track day but nothing that would warrant a full welded in cage as i also use my car daily and the would just be a pita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3FIDDYZ Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 There are a few places that have the template for the full chages, Steves cage is a race spec. Cusco do a number of different add-ons to their cage, but if its only occasional, just by a sparco harness bar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrLizard Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 i think envy can get hold of the 6 point cusco, i would say as a daily driver not to bother, the zeds doors dont lend themselves to getting out gracefully anyway, a metal bar across the door just makes things harder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoff-r Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 was just an idea as my mates bought all the setup to make exhausts ect, he built a cage for his 205 mess-about/track car and a couple of people locally want show cages for their dubs, i was pondering the idea for the 350? lol but dont think ill bother now lol Better off to spend the money on a great suspension setup or something mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sketch Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 this is what got me thinking about it and i still think it looks good and yes its in a 350 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
givememorepower Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 I mean really, what is the f******* point. What a load of old s*****. A really simple way to spoil a really nice coupe, and join the never ending growing group of losers in Saxo's that believe they are the next Colin McRae cruising the streets, only to be taken over and embarrassed by a BMW M-Sport Estate in Burgandy. -each to their own I suppose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoff-r Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 Yeah I mean each to their own but I wouldn't want to spoil my zed by putting a show cage in it. Plus the show cage will do nothing for the already terrible visibility out of the rear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted November 21, 2009 Author Share Posted November 21, 2009 I mean really, what is the f******* point. What a load of old s*****.A really simple way to spoil a really nice coupe, and join the never ending growing group of losers in Saxo's that believe they are the next Colin McRae cruising the streets, only to be taken over and embarrassed by a BMW M-Sport Estate in Burgandy. -each to their own I suppose. subtle :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
givememorepower Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 Sorry dude. I just don't see the point, but for those who enjoy this sort of stuff, they can't be on their own or these things wouldn't get mass produced. I reckon when a car is safety tested/crashed, manufacturers anticipate a roll and take necessary precautions anyway, or all cars would come with a cage as standard. Just my opinion, not out to upset anyone who likes these, or has one,or is getting one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted November 21, 2009 Author Share Posted November 21, 2009 Sorry dude. I just don't see the point, but for those who enjoy this sort of stuff, they can't be on their own or these things wouldn't get mass produced. I reckon when a car is safety tested/crashed, manufacturers anticipate a roll and take necessary precautions anyway, or all cars would come with a cage as standard.Just my opinion, not out to upset anyone who likes these, or has one,or is getting one sorry ill edit that, it was meant to have a laugh at the end as i was laughing. i agree edited: as yet again i cant type Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
givememorepower Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 No sweat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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