944 Bolt in Roll Cage

[TonyKart]

Has anyone got a full bolt in roll cage for a 944 there looking to sell.

OMP, Safety Devices, Custom cages, etc

Not bothered if its a bit scratched, as long as its not been hacked about.

Cheers
Mark

 

[944 man]

My advice would be to buy one from Martin Short at Rollcentre Racing. Avoid OMP which don't fit the car until you have finished enough fabrication to make you consider a Custom Cages MP. Safety Devices are expensive and their front feet mount mount on the floor now like the RC ones do but cost twice as much.

No used cages are cheap, or usually even sensibly priced for what they are, making buying used both perilous and expensive. RC are brilliantly priced and definitely up to the job.

 

[944 man]

http://www.rollcentre.com...ain-hoop-bolt-in-cages

 

[blade7]

Nicksonmsport who's on here makes them.

 

[924Srr27l]

Nicksonmsport who's on here makes them.

Yeah looks great work.

A specialist in Custom cages and fabrication, I'd be sure from the OP's request though for a 2nd hand cage & not fussed about it being
scratched that these guys will be too expensive?

A pre designed and Jigged stock 6 point bolt in from RC will be less than half the price.
R

 

[TonyKart]

Yeh, bolt in as dont want the investment in time and money a welded in cage involves.
Mate owns a blasting and coating business, so cage will be blasted and coated to my prefrence before finnal fit.

 

[944 man]

Bolt-in cages do not simply 'bolt in;. Theres plenty of fabrication involved as each foot requires a welded in reinforcement welding to the floor.

Also, don't 'blast' a ROPS and don't cook it.

 

[924Srr27l]

Also, don't 'blast' a ROPS and don't cook it.

ROPS: "Roll Over Protection System"

Don't Blast or cook a roll cage, why are saying this?

R

 

[924Srr27l]

Yeh, bolt in as dont want the investment in time and money a welded in cage involves.
Mate owns a blasting and coating business, so cage will be blasted and coated to my prefrence before finnal fit.

Am I right in assuming your application is for road & show use, and not for performance, safety and competition?
R

 

[TonyKart]

Track day and sprint, car will be driven to and from track.

Bolt in will give plenty of protection

 

[924Srr27l]

Track day and sprint, car will be driven to and from track.
Bolt in will give plenty of protection

Ok, are you doing the Porsche Club GB Speed champs?


A new one from OMP is £653
http://www.demon-tweeks.c...ed-6-attachment-points

I could get a discount on this if your interested? or price up what Rollcentre want
Finding one 2nd hand will be difficult, and remember if you find one, DO NOT shot blast it let alone Powdercoat and bake it !
( I'm still waiting for a reply why?)

R

 

[TonyKart]

Just ordered the OMP cage, have a mate who gets good discount from tweek,s. But thanks for the offer.

Was looking at the Javelin sprint series as seems to be good value for money. Also class structure is quite flexible.

Also waiting for explination on blasting...

 

[924Srr27l]

Just ordered the OMP cage, have a mate who gets good discount from tweek,s. But thanks for the offer.
Was looking at the Javelin sprint series as seems to be good value for money. Also class structure is quite flexible.
Also waiting for explination on blasting...

Ok, I'm ex DT employee (5.5 years) and also have many friends (still stuck there) where I can get some good deals, and for the last
10 years my day job's Powdercoating!

R

 

[TonyKart]

Im not in that line of bussines myself.
My mate owns Specialised Coatings and Blasting in the North East.
His main line of work is related to the oil and gas industry which has been a bit up and down the past few years.

 

[924Srr27l]

Bolt-in cages do not simply 'bolt in;. Theres plenty of fabrication involved as each foot requires a welded in reinforcement welding to the floor.

Also, don't 'blast' a ROPS and don't cook it.

Man944
This post has 121 Views so far, people read what people write, and some believe it or are influenced by many comments.

If it's incorrect information this is poor content, and no good to anyone or club.

I've asked you why your made such a statement? ,so has the Op said he's waiting?

Lets have the explanation please? just in case anyone else wants to buy a BRAND New Rollcage
which are Powdercoated (blasted and baked)

R

 

[Eldavo]

I believe that Simon has you set to ignore. As you said, people read ame can be influenced by what is written on a forum. I don't think he's got past your posts on drilling holes in wheels and using tyre softener on knackered old tyres.

Whilst 944Man can come across as "holier-than-thou" and is often a little abrupt - he has been ar these cars longer than most and has probably forgotten more than some know.

i know Mark's friend's business and all will be fine but taking a used cage to "any old blasting and powdercoating shop" could result in damage if not careful. Depending upon the intended use - this could remove or damage the ID stamp too which would negate use in competition.

 

[924Srr27l]

ELDAVO I believe that Simon has you set to ignore. As you said, people read and can be influenced by what is written on a forum.

Yes they do and nobody benefits from incorrect information as it can stick and continue to do the rounds it's a form of Chinese Whispers. The facts and truth can get lost from incorrect interpretation and from incorrect understanding and gossip.

Explanation and learning is what it should be about, and anyone that declares anything that does not appear to be correct should be prepared to explain the reasoning, and not "Blank" and ignore anyone that wants to understand why? and how things work etc..

ELDAVO I believe that Simon has you set to ignore. As you said, people read and can be influenced by what is written on a forum. I don't think he's got past your posts on drilling holes in wheels and using tyre softener on knackered old tyres.

Probably, this is common which Bullies and "know it all's" that cannot accept that other people also have extensive knowledge and expertise which could be more accurate, hence they play Ignorant and "Ignore".

I wouldn't recommend tyre softer on Knackered tyres either, however I would recommend it on tyres which are in good condition. "Knackered" means damage and / or Perished to me.

ELDAVO Whilst 944Man can come across as "holier-than-thou" and is often a little abrupt - he has been are these cars longer than most and has probably forgotten more than some know.

It's nothing new, every Forum has a one or two Ayatollah's, anorak's and people that for what reason having spent a long time doing something seem to think this "automatically" gives them gold stars and a right to be THE expert?

ELDAVO I know Mark's friend's business and all will be fine but taking a used cage to "any old blasting and powdercoating shop" could result in damage if not careful. Depending upon the intended use - this could remove or damage the ID stamp too which would negate use in competition.

All the major manufacturers offer NEW cages that are "Baked" & Powdercoated. What exactly do you mean
"if not careful" could result in Damage ? A grinder might make a mess of an ID Plate, but the OP here is talking of re-coating a 2nd hand Cage, Powdercoaters can use different types of media but even then an aggressive media like steel shot will not only remove the original paint but also the peen and possibly strengthen the metal before a recoat. Re: the "Don't bake it" declaration, why? Steel doesn't melt @ 200 degrees only the Paint!

"Be Nice" doesn't take much to do, the world would be a better place if everyone was like this, but that's the nature of Humans there's always someone, a group or a Cult that's kicking off somewhere.

R