mk1-forum.net

I have acquired a Safety devices roll cage , 6 point, the cage is an early cage with the two bolt fixing to the arches and the floor, I have a front section as well, but that is 3 bolt fixing

Ok so here is my questions,

I will run the car in the 'road car class' in hill climbs, now I know it's not mandatory for roll cages because I've run in that class with my scooby for the last seven years

How good are theses cages with the 2 bolts ? I don't have any strength welded in to the car at the mounting points, so do you recommend plates either side ?

And finally is there any events I can't run at because of the roll cage only having 2 bolt mountings ?


Steve

As daft as it might sound Steve the situation is that if you don't fit a cage you're fine as you say but if you do it's got to have the three bolt(+) foot plates and minimum size and gauge reinforcing plates welded on the shell or it won't pass scrutineering. Bit of a tough decision whether you want to run without a cage or have to weld in the pates and get a new cage, but personally I think it's better to opt for the latter whilst you're in a position to do it and know you're gonna be alot safer in the car.

Pete wrote:As daft as it might sound Steve the situation is that if you don't fit a cage you're fine as you say but if you do it's got to have the three bolt(+) foot plates and minimum size and gauge reinforcing plates welded on the shell or it won't pass scrutineering. Bit of a tough decision whether you want to run without a cage or have to weld in the pates and get a new cage, but personally I think it's better to opt for the latter whilst you're in a position to do it and know you're gonna be alot safer in the car.

Cheers Pete, I had this niggling thing in my mind re the 3 bolt fixing, I ain't run a Mini in Hillcimbs for 10 years, and you forget !, welding the plates in ain't a problem, and I'll sort a rear cage with 3 bolts plus, it's that line between keeping it as near 60s looking and safety, I'll go with the safety !


Anyone wanna buy a rear SD cage for road use / Blyton !

Could you not put some new feet onto it handy?

wantafaster1 wrote:Could you not put some new feet onto it handy?

I have the man to do it , if its legal !