Drifting Discuss Drifting and drifting techniques here.

DIY cage 8pt-10pt cage all under $300

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 03-20-09 | 07:25 PM
  #26  
drftwerks's Avatar
Rotary Enthusiast

iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 1,155
Likes: 0
From: SAN JOSE
prob gonna hit your elbow on that stupid door bar.
Old 03-21-09 | 02:04 AM
  #27  
dkwasherexd's Avatar
Thread Starter
Garage Life
iTrader: (8)
 
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 2,619
Likes: 7
From: CA
yeah I did notice that too. I guess Im going to have to get used to this.. wax on/ wax off while tuckin my elbow in.. probably going to use two hands to drift now like normal ppl instead of just countering with one all the time lol
Old 03-21-09 | 11:09 AM
  #28  
NoPistons!'s Avatar
Tango Down

iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 2,895
Likes: 2
From: SC/NC
Haha.

Yeah, it's daily time.

Get a pad for the d/s door bar. Ever hit your funny bone while drifting? Neither have i but i'm sure it would be funny as **** to watch the in-car and trackside video when it happens!
Old 03-22-09 | 06:46 AM
  #29  
oilcover's Avatar
ziptied.com hates you

 
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 256
Likes: 0
From: Himeji, JPN / Orange County, Ca
too much ebay **** on this car, dude.

this cage scares me. and I know a thing or two about cages.

Old 03-22-09 | 08:33 PM
  #30  
Hypertek's Avatar
Slowpoke

iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 5,273
Likes: 6
From: Socal
dk i think you coulda just waited, played your cards right and picked up a used autopower or safety 21 roll bar or cage , they usually pop up on craigslist LA every now and than around the same price, and its exactly made for your car.

man how do u drive around at night esp where you live? aint it ref ticket city? surprised you havent considered getting a beater car by now your rx7 cops would love that thing.
Old 03-23-09 | 01:11 AM
  #31  
dkwasherexd's Avatar
Thread Starter
Garage Life
iTrader: (8)
 
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 2,619
Likes: 7
From: CA
havent gotten pulled over yet since i got my car running and I drive it ALOT. I think all the cops know my car by now, but they never pull me over? Ive been followed, ive been followed and sound decibal metered while rolling, but never pulled over. My car is quiet tho. Maybe its because I keep my bible in my fc? God is protecting me ! keep ur bible in ur fc guys ! but yeah, Im planning on getting a dd .. Maybe a old truck w/hitch and eventually a trailer..
Old 03-23-09 | 01:52 AM
  #32  
USS CJ's Avatar
Senior Member

 
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 598
Likes: 1
From: Colorado
Originally Posted by dkwasherexd
god is protecting me ! Keep ur bible in ur fc guys !
god is dead
Old 03-23-09 | 03:50 AM
  #33  
USS CJ's Avatar
Senior Member

 
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 598
Likes: 1
From: Colorado
i dont give a ****.

santa, easterbunny, batman, jesus, god. all dead.
Old 03-23-09 | 04:38 AM
  #34  
dkwasherexd's Avatar
Thread Starter
Garage Life
iTrader: (8)
 
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 2,619
Likes: 7
From: CA
evenn batman>>??? whatabout superman and goku from dbz??
Old 03-23-09 | 03:32 PM
  #35  
dkwasherexd's Avatar
Thread Starter
Garage Life
iTrader: (8)
 
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 2,619
Likes: 7
From: CA
no goku is back the ne wmovie dragonball is out!!! but its kindafail
Old 03-23-09 | 11:01 PM
  #36  
RE TurboII's Avatar
Meow
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 1,047
Likes: 1
From: San Diego
Originally Posted by USS CJ
god is dead

Matt powers thinks so

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gr_gUfXGo-g

read the windshield son
Old 03-24-09 | 01:19 PM
  #37  
USS CJ's Avatar
Senior Member

 
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 598
Likes: 1
From: Colorado
Nietzsche thinks so
Old 03-24-09 | 01:44 PM
  #38  
sunburn's Avatar
Mother****ing Wow
 
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 1,290
Likes: 0
From: NJ
that cage is horrendous and does not stand a chance of passing any real tech inspection.
Old 03-24-09 | 04:56 PM
  #39  
oilcover's Avatar
ziptied.com hates you

 
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 256
Likes: 0
From: Himeji, JPN / Orange County, Ca
Originally Posted by sunburn
that cage is horrendous and does not stand a chance of passing any real tech inspection.
this. just cut your losses and cut it out. i'm serious.
Old 03-24-09 | 06:27 PM
  #40  
fc3sCorey's Avatar
Junior Member
 
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 22
Likes: 0
From: Merritt Island
Just rock it out until you have the money for a good cage.
Old 03-24-09 | 10:28 PM
  #41  
dkwasherexd's Avatar
Thread Starter
Garage Life
iTrader: (8)
 
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 2,619
Likes: 7
From: CA
im going to test it out this thursday at riverside track.
ya dooddz
Its not like im a pro driver, Im just a aspiring drifter that does practice events. Im sure tech in there isnt strict. **** it, at least i got abit better at welding from practicing on assemblying the cage and welding it to the chassis.I could hookup chains to one of the bars of the cage and pull my car, ***** welded in there strong and not coming out. I already feel the stiffness of my chassis driving around. Its definitely better than not having a cage. lol I need to get a damn alignment first.. freakn rear right camber is way more than the rear left camber!?! iono why its off.
well hopefully I can get some onboard footage thursday night event!!
Old 03-24-09 | 10:50 PM
  #42  
bprotary's Avatar
Junior Member
 
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 43
Likes: 0
From: california 626
hope the cage works how u want it to and the gold looks sick
Old 03-24-09 | 11:12 PM
  #43  
LargeOrangeFont's Avatar
Fistful of steel
iTrader: (7)
 
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 2,202
Likes: 27
From: OC, So Cal
Originally Posted by oilcover
too much ebay **** on this car, dude.

this cage scares me. and I know a thing or two about cages.

Says the brainiac who runs a tuner 4 point harness and a stock seat with a rally cage. I don't know who is dumber - You for paying thousands to crack your head open in a fender bender, or the OP who only paid a couple hundred to do the same thing.

Oh, I forgot you build rally cars for Prodrive...
Old 03-24-09 | 11:21 PM
  #44  
K!NCH's Avatar
Eats, Sleeps, Dreams Rotary
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 3,564
Likes: 25
From: Cincinnati, OH
Originally Posted by dkwasherexd
lol fanboy. ur the one with the initial d avatar.
Don't hate!

Cage looks good tho!
Old 03-25-09 | 01:37 AM
  #45  
USS CJ's Avatar
Senior Member

 
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 598
Likes: 1
From: Colorado
rollcages are a great way to turn a $300 chassis into a $1500 chassis
Old 03-25-09 | 04:22 AM
  #46  
oilcover's Avatar
ziptied.com hates you

 
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 256
Likes: 0
From: Himeji, JPN / Orange County, Ca
Originally Posted by LargeOrangeFont
Says the brainiac who runs a tuner 4 point harness and a stock seat with a rally cage. I don't know who is dumber - You for paying thousands to crack your head open in a fender bender, or the OP who only paid a couple hundred to do the same thing.

Oh, I forgot you build rally cars for Prodrive...
car's not done - seats / belts aren't the regular. I see you found a group to fit in with
Old 03-25-09 | 07:15 AM
  #47  
Sindregutt's Avatar
Rotary Enthusiast

 
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 846
Likes: 0
From: Norway
hahah why all this hate!?
A rollcage is a saftey upgrade and should be the place where you save your $$$$.... Even worse putting a rollcage in a street car.. you shouldnt drive with bucketseats, 4-6point harness and a cage without helmet and proper racing equipment!
But like you said.. Atleast you practiced the "art" of welding :P woho!
Old 03-25-09 | 09:22 AM
  #48  
LargeOrangeFont's Avatar
Fistful of steel
iTrader: (7)
 
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 2,202
Likes: 27
From: OC, So Cal
Originally Posted by oilcover
car's not done - seats / belts aren't the regular. I see you found a group to fit in with

You are the one that posted a picture showing your car is just as unsafe as the one you are putting down.

All I'm saying is that you shouldn't throw stones when you show everyone the glass house you live in and claim to "know a thing or two"

And no, I don't hang out with your little drifting friends.
Old 03-25-09 | 11:44 AM
  #49  
dkwasherexd's Avatar
Thread Starter
Garage Life
iTrader: (8)
 
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 2,619
Likes: 7
From: CA
whoa man why all this drama!? lol were all skid racers right?
Old 03-25-09 | 12:27 PM
  #50  
Digi7ech's Avatar
I break Diff mounts
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 4,403
Likes: 4
From: Avondale, Arizona
Please provide video tape when you actually end up needing the cage.

I want to make a "This is what happens when you skimp on safety" video.


Quick Reply: DIY cage 8pt-10pt cage all under $300



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:23 PM.