What other roll bar options other than the Autopower and Cusco? - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

gogeeta13 · 07-18-2004, 08:34 PM

I have seen the autopower in person and I didnt find its design all that good for the S13, it didnt hug teh roof or sides very much and doesn't bolt in at the most optimal point on the floor.

What other options are there?

Keep in mind, this is for my 2nd, track whore 240, while I will take it for a spin on the street a couple times a week, its basically for HPDE and Auto-x.

TheTimanator · 07-18-2004, 09:28 PM

well, you seem to know what you want in a roll cage. Why don't you get one that is custom fitted and designed to your specs? and of course specs that will be approved by whatever sanctioning body your involved with...

Check out these threads:
http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.p...ght=roll+cages
http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.p...ght=roll+cages

Bbandit · 07-18-2004, 09:31 PM

I am thinking about getting a basic 4 point autopower roll bar and fab more bars to make it a 6 point (save $$ if I can make the rest of the bars myself).
But yea, other than cusco and autopower, I have no idea whoelse make em.
IIRC, cusco doesnt meet the scca standard

gogeeta13 · 07-18-2004, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bbandit

I am thinking about getting a basic 4 point autopower roll bar and fab more bars to make it a 6 point (save $$ if I can make the rest of the bars myself).
But yea, other than cusco and autopower, I have no idea whoelse make em.
IIRC, cusco doesnt meet the scca standard

I didnt even expand in my post on why I dont want a cusco as they are not approved for SCCA and even at an HPDE, i have heard of some techs not passing it because of the loops around the dash...

I wanted to get something off the shelf if possible, but if I can, of course I will get one custom fabricated.

AKADriver · 07-18-2004, 09:39 PM

I know Kirk Racing makes one for the S14. They might be able to take care of you.

hurleyboi514 · 07-18-2004, 10:08 PM

i found an intresting solution recently... a local race shop said they can purchase general pre fabbed cages in 3 different sizes. small, medium, and large. they go by width i think. then, they just cut them down and weld them in. they said they are made with a lot of room to cut them down so they will fit great in anything. they are only like $150, and they'd charge another $100 to cut and weld it in. they said that it would fit better than an autopower.... so we'll see...

gogeeta13 · 07-18-2004, 10:35 PM

damn, I gotta find a deal like that.

No Motiv · 07-18-2004, 11:36 PM

wow yeah me 2

Heartwork · 07-19-2004, 01:16 AM

others from Japan are Safety 21, Achieve, Dash...

i found a shop in Sacremento that does custom cages for dirt CHEAP...they mostly do Domestics...i.e. 8pt roll cages for LESS than $500, certified for most sanctions too....

they dont have a design for the 240sx's yet, but they give you instructions on how to measure and submit requests in...

i forgot the name of the place at the moment, but i will post ASAP

*sykikchimp* · 07-19-2004, 05:43 AM

I have a local guy to me that builds tube-frame dirt track race cars.. says he'll build be a 4 or 6 point roll bar for ~$400, installed and painted. 8 point cage for ~$600.

that's dirt cheap. Most custom cages are $1000-$3000.

If this is a dedicated car, get a cage.

Heartwork · 07-19-2004, 11:32 AM

here's the place i was talking about
http://www.cachassisworks.com

14pt. for $300!

dsilcrazy · 07-19-2004, 07:54 PM

Another option for roll cages is okuyam or carbing. They have a crap load of different cages available. They are the only company that I know of that even makes a cage for an s14 with the moonroof. The only bad part is that they are expensive and you would have to find some way to get them. Splparts.com sells some okuyama stuff. Just another option anyway. http://www.okuyama-go.to/

TheSnail · 07-19-2004, 08:05 PM

How do you translate it? I am very interested in these. Nice find dsilcrazy!

KiDyNomiTe · 07-20-2004, 01:30 AM

Just go custom, I will have to when I reach that point in my modding (damn sunroof), it'll probably end up being around the same price.

dsilcrazy · 07-20-2004, 07:22 AM

For translation I use http://world.altavista.com/babelfish . It won't translate everything but you'll get the idea.

khoadogg · 07-21-2004, 01:42 PM

I currently have a autopower full 6 pt cage w/ door bars, diag. bar, harness bar and it is super duper snug! I'm going to be swapping out for a safety 21 11pt for more passengers.

AAA240SX · 07-21-2004, 08:20 PM

Who carries Safety 21 here in the states? j/w...
I wanna take a look at their stuff

gogeeta13 · 07-22-2004, 01:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by khoadogg

I currently have a autopower full 6 pt cage w/ door bars, diag. bar, harness bar and it is super duper snug! I'm going to be swapping out for a safety 21 11pt for more passengers.

Can you post some detailed pics of the autopower? I am really curious about how much it cuts in, as I only got aquick look at their roll bar in a S13.

Thanks!

PSI240SX · 07-22-2004, 06:40 AM

My buddy Mark Mazerowski just left the famous Titan Motorsports and started his own shop and is now producing a great alternative to the autopower and cuzco roll bars. He hand builds each one and they are bad to the bone. As far as I know, www.enjukuracing.com is the only place that sells them at this time. Hit them up.

gogeeta13 · 07-22-2004, 01:04 PM

I see drag and drift cages listed, which is cool, but I need a cage/rollbar which is absolutely 100% approved for sancioned racing like SCCA etc.

nightwalker · 07-22-2004, 06:06 PM

I hate trying to navigate through Enjuku's site. sucks.

**ThatGuy** · 07-22-2004, 06:11 PM

Navigation problems solved.

Information on "Drfit Cage" <--Click Here

KiDyNomiTe · 07-23-2004, 12:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AAA240SX

Who carries Safety 21 here in the states? j/w...
I wanna take a look at their stuff

You live in IL, go to TougeFactory, he doesnt have any in stock, but look at Dave's (the owner) car, he has a 6 point Saftery 21 in it.

PSI240SX · 07-23-2004, 06:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gogeeta13

I see drag and drift cages listed, which is cool, but I need a cage/rollbar which is absolutely 100% approved for sancioned racing like SCCA etc.

if you call them you will find out it is scca legal.

IMPerfection · 06-22-2006, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThatGuy

Navigation problems solved.

Information on "Drfit Cage" <--Click Here

link doesnt seem to be working

trsilvias13 · 06-22-2006, 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Heartwork

here's the place i was talking about
http://www.cachassisworks.com

14pt. for $300!

someone should submit the measurement for the 240sx. I would do it, but I do not have the equipment or the confident to measure it correctly

Jung918 · 06-22-2006, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IMPerfection

link doesnt seem to be working

This thread is almost 2 years old.

IMPerfection · 06-22-2006, 04:31 PM

dear god how did i get here.

ok ok let it die.

blackflag_Rms13 · 06-22-2006, 10:33 PM

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07-18-2004, 08:34 PM	#1
gogeeta13 Zilvia Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 202 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	What other roll bar options other than the Autopower and Cusco? I have seen the autopower in person and I didnt find its design all that good for the S13, it didnt hug teh roof or sides very much and doesn't bolt in at the most optimal point on the floor. What other options are there? Keep in mind, this is for my 2nd, track whore 240, while I will take it for a spin on the street a couple times a week, its basically for HPDE and Auto-x. __________________ 1996 Maxima 5 speed 1993 Altima SE ------------------------- 1993 240sx Base - SOLD [Blacktop and such] 1992 240sx Base - SOLD [Road Race/Auto X Beast] 1993 240sx Hicas - SOLD 2001 Xterra SE V6 4x4 5 speed - SOLD

07-18-2004, 09:28 PM	#2
TheTimanator Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Nashville Age: 41 Posts: 2,535 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: TheTimanator Feedback Score: 1 reviews	well, you seem to know what you want in a roll cage. Why don't you get one that is custom fitted and designed to your specs? and of course specs that will be approved by whatever sanctioning body your involved with... Check out these threads: http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.p...ght=roll+cages http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.p...ght=roll+cages __________________ 89 S13 hatch/////98 Subaru 2.5RS

07-18-2004, 09:31 PM	#3
Bbandit Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Texas and now Jakarta Age: 42 Posts: 2,674 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: Bbandit Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I am thinking about getting a basic 4 point autopower roll bar and fab more bars to make it a 6 point (save $$ if I can make the rest of the bars myself). But yea, other than cusco and autopower, I have no idea whoelse make em. IIRC, cusco doesnt meet the scca standard __________________ ==>>TGL GARAGE<<==.. RIP! S13 coupe KA-T @ 0.5 Bar = SOLD! A31 Cefiro + SR = Current

07-18-2004, 10:08 PM	#6
hurleyboi514 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: The Fort Posts: 905 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i found an intresting solution recently... a local race shop said they can purchase general pre fabbed cages in 3 different sizes. small, medium, and large. they go by width i think. then, they just cut them down and weld them in. they said they are made with a lot of room to cut them down so they will fit great in anything. they are only like $150, and they'd charge another $100 to cut and weld it in. they said that it would fit better than an autopower.... so we'll see... __________________ HighTach Motorsports

07-18-2004, 10:35 PM	#7
gogeeta13 Zilvia Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 202 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	damn, I gotta find a deal like that. __________________ 1996 Maxima 5 speed 1993 Altima SE ------------------------- 1993 240sx Base - SOLD [Blacktop and such] 1992 240sx Base - SOLD [Road Race/Auto X Beast] 1993 240sx Hicas - SOLD 2001 Xterra SE V6 4x4 5 speed - SOLD

07-18-2004, 09:39 PM	#5
AKADriver Post Whore! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Springfield, VA Age: 42 Posts: 3,480 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I know Kirk Racing makes one for the S14. They might be able to take care of you.

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07-19-2004, 01:16 AM	#9
Heartwork BANNED Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Battle Ruins Posts: 1,183 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	others from Japan are Safety 21, Achieve, Dash... i found a shop in Sacremento that does custom cages for dirt CHEAP...they mostly do Domestics...i.e. 8pt roll cages for LESS than $500, certified for most sanctions too.... they dont have a design for the 240sx's yet, but they give you instructions on how to measure and submit requests in... i forgot the name of the place at the moment, but i will post ASAP

07-19-2004, 05:43 AM	#10
sykikchimp WOW addicted Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: the moon Age: 43 Posts: 6,525 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have a local guy to me that builds tube-frame dirt track race cars.. says he'll build be a 4 or 6 point roll bar for ~$400, installed and painted. 8 point cage for ~$600. that's dirt cheap. Most custom cages are $1000-$3000. If this is a dedicated car, get a cage. __________________

07-19-2004, 11:32 AM	#11
Heartwork BANNED Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Battle Ruins Posts: 1,183 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	here's the place i was talking about http://www.cachassisworks.com 14pt. for $300!

07-19-2004, 07:54 PM	#12
dsilcrazy Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: minnesota Age: 43 Posts: 20 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Another option for roll cages is okuyam or carbing. They have a crap load of different cages available. They are the only company that I know of that even makes a cage for an s14 with the moonroof. The only bad part is that they are expensive and you would have to find some way to get them. Splparts.com sells some okuyama stuff. Just another option anyway. http://www.okuyama-go.to/

07-19-2004, 08:05 PM	#13
TheSnail Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Marietta Georgia Age: 41 Posts: 2,434 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	How do you translate it? I am very interested in these. Nice find dsilcrazy!

07-20-2004, 01:30 AM	#14
KiDyNomiTe Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Chicago Age: 38 Posts: 6,296 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: KiDyNomiTe Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Just go custom, I will have to when I reach that point in my modding (damn sunroof), it'll probably end up being around the same price. __________________ PROCEED Grip Gambler

07-20-2004, 07:22 AM	#15
dsilcrazy Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: minnesota Age: 43 Posts: 20 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	For translation I use http://world.altavista.com/babelfish . It won't translate everything but you'll get the idea.

07-21-2004, 01:42 PM	#16
khoadogg Nissanaholic! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose, CA Age: 41 Posts: 2,423 Trader Rating: (11) Feedback Score: 11 reviews	I currently have a autopower full 6 pt cage w/ door bars, diag. bar, harness bar and it is super duper snug! I'm going to be swapping out for a safety 21 11pt for more passengers. __________________ AIM SoarinStrong[B]STRONG 6iX[B] RB single turbo ///Work AMKREAD 180sx

07-21-2004, 08:20 PM	#17
AAA240SX Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: IL Posts: 622 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Who carries Safety 21 here in the states? j/w... I wanna take a look at their stuff __________________ -John 93 240SX FOR SALE!!!!!

07-22-2004, 06:40 AM	#19
PSI240SX Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: The Gunshine State Age: 49 Posts: 843 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	My buddy Mark Mazerowski just left the famous Titan Motorsports and started his own shop and is now producing a great alternative to the autopower and cuzco roll bars. He hand builds each one and they are bad to the bone. As far as I know, www.enjukuracing.com is the only place that sells them at this time. Hit them up. __________________ www.enjukuracing.com

07-22-2004, 01:04 PM	#20
gogeeta13 Zilvia Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 202 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I see drag and drift cages listed, which is cool, but I need a cage/rollbar which is absolutely 100% approved for sancioned racing like SCCA etc. __________________ 1996 Maxima 5 speed 1993 Altima SE ------------------------- 1993 240sx Base - SOLD [Blacktop and such] 1992 240sx Base - SOLD [Road Race/Auto X Beast] 1993 240sx Hicas - SOLD 2001 Xterra SE V6 4x4 5 speed - SOLD

07-22-2004, 06:06 PM	#21
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07-22-2004, 06:11 PM	#22
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