Are these half cages any good or just for show guys?

[C8DGY]

Evening people!

Just come across this cage on eBay item no, 220948656576

Im in the middle of stripping a 172 I've just bought for a track toy sand want to know if this would actually give the some support or just for show?

Thanks Paul

 

[Bluebeard]

It looks ok in the pics, goes to the correct supports as the usual half cages. A few things concern me though,

I've never seen one before, is it home made? If not who manufactures them? and that would do nothing protecting you if you were t-boned on a track day. If you're building a track car, fit a proper cage.

IMO of course.

 

[C8DGY]

Yep I know what you mean bud,

Ive asked what the make is but had no reply as of yet there's also this one 320847637797

The first one comes sort in three pieces couple of pics of the item,

Im not going over kill on this car as I want to keep the mods on the Evo coming so trying to save where I can, ofcourse if it
dosnt get the thumbs up I'll get a half cage or something from tweeks

Paul

 

[Matt@codered]

Looks home made! I wouldn't put that in any car, tubes are bent badly and have buckled, also the tube ends are flattened....absolutely no use at all.

 

[DannyR]

The pipe is thin as anything for the main hoop too!

 

[C8DGY]

Thanks mate I'll take your advice and steer clear,

Any thoughts on the 2nd one? Looks a betterr build,

Paul

 

[pastieman]

i would only use both for show but then there is no point in having it fitted ???

 

[Tony Hunter]

That looks more like a tent frame,stay clear of anything that looks like that.

 

[Adam.]

My bed has stronger flanges than that thing.

 

[Goodj]

Just pour the money into the Evo instead.

or, if you simply must spend spend spend, just pour it all straight into a fire