pic request: your rollcaged clio

[Limca]

thanx.

 

[one_eight_two]

i wanna see aswelll, specially racing blue 182's :approve:

 

[Dan@SJM]

Mine:

 

[aaronc]

 

[crazycup]

^^^ hardcore!! love it

 

[one_eight_two]

loooks sweeet, i want a show cage for a 182

 

[christurbo]

What are the insurance implications on having one?

I thought that most will void your policy due to the horrendous effects they have in a RTA.... without a helmet on.

You will probably have to get a specialised insurance - plus wear a helmet when your driving around.

This is what is putting me off fitting one in my track 172...


Loving that seat aaronc!

 

[Nyphur]

What horrendous effects? Surely no-one would fit one if they didnt make it safer...

 

[Craig.]

Dan is that the K-Tec roll cage? looking very good by the way

 

[jonesyx]

What horrendous effects? Surely no-one would fit one if they didnt make it safer...

most insurance companies hate roll cages iirc

 

[Dan@SJM]

i thinkso lol. not sure!

it stiffened the shell up a treat!

 

[Cupster]

:approve: @ rollcage ballsout madness

 

[Williams025]

The safety implications are if you hit your head on the cage bars in an RTI, can split the skull open without a helmet. Padding obviouly helps but can still be nasty.

 

[christurbo]

Yep Williams your correct.... split open like a coconut.

Some pics Ive seen on here of some roll cage installs have been really worrying..... namely the ones where the bars run down the rear passengers seats.... yes... whilst the seats are still installed - not stripped!!!!! I sincerely hope they dont carry any passengers!

If your getting a roll cage you must think about why your getting it.... tracking/competing - thumbs up! but if your going to use it on the road regularly then be warned of the implications of what happens in a crash.

Yes and most insurance companies will void your insurance instantly on fitting a RC... get some specialist cover.

 

[aaronc]

Padding and don't forget being strapped in with 4/5 point harnesses will prevent this from happening.

 

[Dan@SJM]

my insurer didnt mind the cage!

 

[Ali]

^Eh!! They hate cages! No point for the road imo.

 

[Dan@SJM]

i do alot of track work

 

[Ali]

^Fair play.

 

[aaronc]

^Eh!! They hate cages! No point for the road imo.

mines a renault factory race car so I think I have a good enough reason

 

[Peperami]

Good peace of mind when driving on track.

I thought insurers hated them, as fitting one could mean you drive on track, and that you drive in a style which could mean rolling the car...

Thus causing much damage, and making you a higher insurance risk.

 

[edde]

Most insurers don't like them infact there onyl a few who will cover you.

 

[Martin]

My premuim stayed the same with a cage, should be no problem if you are with a mod friendly insurer.

It's properly fitted now...but I have no pics.

I anyone wants clues as to why I went for one lol

 

[theduck]

HOLY ****! How did you manage to do that???

 

[Williams025]

Padding and don't forget being strapped in with 4/5 point harnesses will prevent this from happening.

Not always so, today in racing news;

http://www.itv-f1.com/News_Article.aspx?PO_ID=37202

Adrian Newey (F1 designer) was knocked out cold in a crash into a barrier (causing only light damage to the car) knocking his head on the cage/rollbar in a classic Jag whilst wearing a crash helmet. I've seen people hit the steering wheel in an accident wearing a 4/6 point harness, they still stretch under force.

 

[Chappersxl]

my 172 cup sorry about the dirt on the car was a horrible day.

me and my sisters boyfriends attempt at a Custom Cage .

 

[Chappersxl]

Me again the custom strut barce and cage together

 

[JCC]

This is some bump!

 

[Chapppers11]

fair play mate!

 

[Christopher]

Nice four year old thread. lol.

 

[aaronc]

Just noticed this! Brought back from the dead - my old cup racer! Get in!