ELO
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| posted on 16/11/06 at 11:53 AM |
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Full roll cage
Hi folks,
Just beginning to build my chassis and am seriously considering a full roll cage - better safe than sorry...
I am contructing the chassis myself (well, with a friend whos welding I can trust!) but am thinking of buying the roll cage.
Can anyone recommend a manufacturer?
Cheers,
ed
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donut
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| posted on 16/11/06 at 11:55 AM |
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MK Engineering http://www.mkengineering.co.uk/ Talk to Martin Keenan.
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/
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whittlebeast
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| posted on 16/11/06 at 12:12 PM |
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Bend one up and start bracing it. Remember you have to get in and out.
AW
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ewan
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| posted on 16/11/06 at 12:31 PM |
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have alook at the one Mac1 do on the Worx, it looks great in white.
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indykid
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| posted on 16/11/06 at 05:13 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by ewan
have alook at the one Mac1 do on the Worx, it looks great in white.
great in white, but not a nice cage
Martin (MK Engineering) makes the best looking cage this side of the Caged caterham one.
for pics, look at fozzie's car, or mine come to think of it
tom
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ELO
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| posted on 16/11/06 at 07:09 PM |
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Cheers for the input guys.
I like the idea of a coloured cage (ie not black), I think I'll have to contact Mk soon...
ed
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JoelP
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| posted on 16/11/06 at 08:03 PM |
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a cage is a serious thing if you intend to race. For my next car i intend to design it around a good cage, rather than making a chassis and adding one
on. It might be worthwhile to have a close look at the locost chassis and see how it can be improved, and incorporate a good cage in the process. Most
important thing IMHO is keeping your head low, ie a low seat, as having a tall cage looks daft, adds unnecessary weight and also extra drag.
May also be worth bringing the cage all the way to the base to provide some side protection, and using it 'stressed' with the suspension
hanging off it. Just a thought anyway...
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whittlebeast
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| posted on 16/11/06 at 08:56 PM |
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I just finished the floor of my new Locost. THe next thing to go in is the cage. Then I start on the upper frame rails. This and triangles is how I
go to 10000 ft-lbs/deg
AW
[Edited on 16/11/06 by whittlebeast]
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worX
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| posted on 17/11/06 at 01:14 AM |
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Cage
ELO (and indykidd)
the mac1 cage in white was built specifically to owners spec to enable easy in/out of the car.
when comparing MK & MAC1 they are virtually the same for price of roll cage, yet I know who I would go with when you take customer service and
completion dates into consideration.
I have tried to find a photo I have of their car prepared for a college (it has an orange chassis and cage) contact them and ask for a photo as
it's a really good looking cage, and is obviously contributory to chassis stiffness and (obviousy) safety...
cheers,
Steve.
[Edited on 17/11/06 by worX]
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marc laptop
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| posted on 17/11/06 at 07:01 AM |
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quote:
Just beginning to build my chassis and am seriously considering a full roll cage - better safe than sorry...
is the car for competition use or is it just for safety on a road car as that will have some impact on materials used, cost and design especially if
you are wanting an rac certificate
best regards
marc
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ELO
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| posted on 17/11/06 at 02:19 PM |
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The cage is for my own piece of mind. I have no intention of racing, just want to stay alive if anything goes wrong!
At first I didn't like the idea of a cage - I'm still to see one I think actually improves the look of the car. But then I got
thinking about my own safety and realised that looks aren't everything! 
ed
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C10CoryM
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| posted on 17/11/06 at 08:51 PM |
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One point to bring up is the street VS track idea. Cages are far safer on the track because you have a tight 4-6 point harness, and a helmet
(hopefully with hans or similar). However, on the street you might find them to be less so. Using loose harness' or seatbelts a collision can
send your head into the halo. W/o a helmet that can be messy (even with good padding). Its always a gamble which situation you are going to encounter
and which will be safer. Personally for street use I prefer a sturdy rollbar and knee bar over a cage, but thats only my preference.
Cheers.
"Our watchword evermore shall be: The Maple Leaf Forever!"
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polus
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| posted on 18/11/06 at 07:41 PM |
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I think this rollcage is the best Ive seen (In terms of looking 'at one' with the car):
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/ben_marriott/
..although to add some kind of side protection wouldnt be a bad idea.
Im a wannabe seven builder/owner and would like to know the best ways of improving safty should the worst happen (obviously you cant live your life
petrified of living it, and using your noggin to drive in such a way to minimise the risks is a good start but these things do happen).
I agree however you never know whats around the corner and cant prepare for every situation.
*Oh and IMO its probably best to build a cage compliant for racing. You might change your mind and having to re-do it would be a pain.
[Edited on 18/11/06 by polus]
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ashtal
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| posted on 23/11/06 at 06:35 PM |
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Anyone got some more pics of cages ? Not really seen many cars with them one, think they look smart. Need to choose one now !
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Volvorsport
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| posted on 23/11/06 at 07:05 PM |
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www.dbsmotorsport.co.uk
getting dirty under a bus
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