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Roll cage work as well as sub-frame??

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Old Apr 23, 2001 | 01:11 AM
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Roll cage work as well as sub-frame??

Always wanted a 6 or 10 pt. cage. Will they work as well as sfc or would I need both. Bird is a hardtop.

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Old Apr 23, 2001 | 07:08 AM
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you need both
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Old Apr 23, 2001 | 09:48 PM
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anyone have pics of roll cages in thirdgens? i am thinking about having this done if it looks good enuff
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Old Apr 23, 2001 | 11:42 PM
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There are pics on my site of a 6 point roll bar installed. A full cage isn't required until you go quicker than 9.99 in the 1/4 mile or 10.99 if the floor or firewall have been modified. There may be other race classes that require a full cage such as road course. A full cage is overkill in a typical street car. It also adds un-needed extra weight. My 6 point bar is 70 pounds.

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