Autopower full bolt in roll cage

sebringjetta · Mon, Jun-21-2010, 05:39:13 AM

Does anyone own or have input on the Autopower full bolt in roll cage. (not roll bar) Glovebox usable, installation, Any issues etc...

M.Williams · Mon, Jun-21-2010, 12:23:19 PM

it would probably be helpful if you tell us for what purpose? Track days, club racing, showcar, time trials, street fun, etc....

mugenh22a4 · Mon, Jun-21-2010, 12:43:34 PM

A little OT, but does a bolt-on roll cage provide sufficient protection in a rollover?

xM P0W3Rx · Mon, Jun-21-2010, 01:51:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mugenh22a4

A little OT, but does a bolt-on roll cage provide sufficient protection in a rollover?

Provides a lot more protection then what you'd have without it. However, a weld-in is always the safest option.

SC_TR0JAN_M3 · Mon, Jun-21-2010, 02:00:22 PM

i'd imagine if you're going the route of an actual full roll cage, it'd be best to go all the way and get a weld in cage.

but again, this is gonna just start a whole debate about the qualities of a bolt in solution vs welded.

brakelate · Mon, Jun-21-2010, 03:05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sebringjetta

Does anyone own or have input on the Autopower full bolt in roll cage. (not roll bar) Glovebox usable, installation, Any issues etc...

I've been in a car that rolled and have seen good drivers that rolled because of coolant/oil spilled from the car in front. When it's your time...the last thing that should not come across your mind is...f**K!!!...why didn't I get a welded roll bar/cage...

sebringjetta · Mon, Jun-21-2010, 05:05:41 PM

I was looking more along the lines of show and and street fun. I dont have any plans of tracking this car as thats wat i use my e36 for but i have no experience w/ autopower's full bolt in cage And wondered what the fitment was like.

johnhk79 · Mon, Jun-21-2010, 05:35:15 PM

If you get a cage, you need to drive with a helmet full time. If you get a roll bar, the bar is behind you.

white333 · Mon, Jun-21-2010, 06:25:54 PM

I had a 6pt (with diagonal brace pic in avatar) that I bought from someone on this forum. Bottom line YOU DON'T NEED A HELMET!!!! If you drive like an fool than yes you have a chance of nocking your head on the bar going accross the top (at that point you already banged up our car). Now that said I wouldn't do it again unless for a prupose built vehicle as it becomes a PITA to get in and out of (that was the biggest issue for me) with the cross bars in place. So in short if you drive like a child than yes you might bang your head on the bars. Drive like an adult, respect your car and you will be fine. You guys should look at Nobles, Ultimas, SLC's, GT3 and the like as they all come from the factory WITH FULL CAGES.

sebringjetta · Mon, Jun-21-2010, 10:11:43 PM

Thank u for all your input. Some of the points that were brought up i never thought of. Another member is selling a street sport cage and i think that is the direction im going in.

Mon, Jun-21-2010, 05:39:13 AM	#1
sebringjetta Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 4,382 Reputation: 0 Location: SACRAMENTO	Autopower full bolt in roll cage Does anyone own or have input on the Autopower full bolt in roll cage. (not roll bar) Glovebox usable, installation, Any issues etc...

Mon, Jun-21-2010, 12:23:19 PM	#2
M.Williams Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 812 Reputation: 0 Location: York, PA	it would probably be helpful if you tell us for what purpose? Track days, club racing, showcar, time trials, street fun, etc.... __________________ Current - 01 LSB M3 Past - 95 M3 GTS-3 racecar M3's are meant to be driven, everywhere....

Mon, Jun-21-2010, 12:43:34 PM	#3
mugenh22a4 เป็นคนจีน Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 7,404 Reputation: 0 Location: Seattle	A little OT, but does a bolt-on roll cage provide sufficient protection in a rollover? __________________ 2008 ISF, Smokey Granite Mica on Black

Mon, Jun-21-2010, 02:00:22 PM	#5
SC_TR0JAN_M3 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 4,493 Reputation: 0 Location: San Jose	i'd imagine if you're going the route of an actual full roll cage, it'd be best to go all the way and get a weld in cage. but again, this is gonna just start a whole debate about the qualities of a bolt in solution vs welded. __________________ 2004 CB 6 Speed ///M3 Motion Control :: Performance Friction :: Autosolution :: Ground Control :: Mason :: APEX Looking For :: SS Race ::

Mon, Jun-21-2010, 05:35:15 PM	#8
johnhk79 einpresstiefe Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 12,524 Reputation: 0 Location: northern california	If you get a cage, you need to drive with a helmet full time. If you get a roll bar, the bar is behind you. __________________

Mon, Jun-21-2010, 05:05:41 PM	#7
sebringjetta Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 4,382 Reputation: 0 Location: SACRAMENTO	I was looking more along the lines of show and and street fun. I dont have any plans of tracking this car as thats wat i use my e36 for but i have no experience w/ autopower's full bolt in cage And wondered what the fitment was like.

Mon, Jun-21-2010, 06:25:54 PM	#9
white333 function over form Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,712 Reputation: 0 Location: orlando	I had a 6pt (with diagonal brace pic in avatar) that I bought from someone on this forum. Bottom line YOU DON'T NEED A HELMET!!!! If you drive like an fool than yes you have a chance of nocking your head on the bar going accross the top (at that point you already banged up our car). Now that said I wouldn't do it again unless for a prupose built vehicle as it becomes a PITA to get in and out of (that was the biggest issue for me) with the cross bars in place. So in short if you drive like a child than yes you might bang your head on the bars. Drive like an adult, respect your car and you will be fine. You guys should look at Nobles, Ultimas, SLC's, GT3 and the like as they all come from the factory WITH FULL CAGES. __________________ "No passion so effectually robs the mind of all its powers of acting & reasoning as fear" Edmund Burke Last edited by white333; Mon, Jun-21-2010 at 06:30:28 PM.

Mon, Jun-21-2010, 10:11:43 PM	#10
sebringjetta Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 4,382 Reputation: 0 Location: SACRAMENTO	Thank u for all your input. Some of the points that were brought up i never thought of. Another member is selling a street sport cage and i think that is the direction im going in.

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