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      03-03-2014, 03:38 PM   #45
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When you ordered your roll cage from A-spec, how long did it take to be built? I've been waiting for a couple of months now.
A couple months seems a bit long; have you called them?
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      03-03-2014, 03:43 PM   #46
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Multiple times, but each time they seems to have an excuse. During the holidays they said they got alot of request for cages. It is just running close to the beginning of the season.
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it took me 4 months to get mine built. just got it delivered last week. going through fitment now. its a bit of work to get it all lined up, but hope i can have it set soon, so i can powder coat it. its a nice piece. sturdy. probably weighs 30lbs.
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4 months!!! Ouch!
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Agreed. You're more patient than I would have been. I don't think it would have taken that long to import a GTS cage!
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So i am finally getting my roll cage. I would love to install it myself but i dont know how hard it is. I got a quote from a local shop for 1100 to install it and that is way too much. Does anyone have a DIY on how to install a bolt in roll cage? How much drilling is needed to bolt it to the frame?

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6 holes. It's not hard. The tricky part is getting it all to fit.
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So i am finally getting my roll cage. I would love to install it myself but i dont know how hard it is. I got a quote from a local shop for 1100 to install it and that is way too much. Does anyone have a DIY on how to install a bolt in roll cage? How much drilling is needed to bolt it to the frame?

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Damn a good chassis shop will build a proper roll bar to the car for that around here
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So i am finally getting my roll cage. I would love to install it myself but i dont know how hard it is. I got a quote from a local shop for 1100 to install it and that is way too much. Does anyone have a DIY on how to install a bolt in roll cage? How much drilling is needed to bolt it to the frame?

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should be pretty straight forward. Just look at it and put it in. You'll only have to drill the feet. Pull the seats for install access also.
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I had a fabricator quote me on building a half bolt in removable cage made of chromoly with reinforced mounts to avoid puncturing the chassis in case of a roll over. He quoted me $1800 if i removed the interior my self, this included paint and installation and a 2 week return. You might want to try a local cage builder.
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      04-11-2014, 07:16 AM   #57
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Where does yours bolt to?


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Contact Racewerks in San Dimas CA :-)
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This is one of ours. We have another style that is more of a "bolt in" and makes install much easier as well as affordable shipping. The one pictured is more for the track cars that want a solid bar with no breaks for bolts or those who may want to continue off of their roll bar into a full cage in the future. They're both made with chromoly and tig welded for strength and precision. Below is a raw one and a powdercoated one. Lots of color options available, feel free to ask any questions and PM for pricing.


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This is one of ours. We have another style that is more of a "bolt in" and makes install much easier as well as affordable shipping. The one pictured is more for the track cars that want a solid bar with no breaks for bolts or those who may want to continue off of their roll bar into a full cage in the future. They're both made with chromoly and tig welded for strength and precision. Below is a raw one and a powdercoated one. Lots of color options available, feel free to ask any questions and PM for pricing.


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how much for a 4 door seand option?
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      04-17-2014, 05:44 PM   #61
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Does anyone know what hardware i need to install a "VS motorsport roll cage". I received the cage but no hardware. Is there anywhere online where i can get mounting plates for it?

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Does anyone know what hardware i need to install a "VS motorsport roll cage". I received the cage but no hardware. Is there anywhere online where i can get mounting plates for it?

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you need the hardware? That's just bolts. You didn't get the plates from VS? That's a little more entailed. Contact them and tell them.
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you need the hardware? That's just bolts. You didn't get the plates from VS? That's a little more entailed. Contact them and tell them.
Yeah i need bolts and the plates.
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So after this long journey, i finally got the roll cage/bar, but we went today to try to install it but the fitment is off by a 1/2 inch, The plate by the B pillar are a 1/2 inch off the floor boards. I do not know what to do. I think my only option is to fab up some plates to fit in between.

Driver side plate near B pillar


This is the Bar near the roof
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So after this long journey, i finally got the roll cage/bar, but we went today to try to install it but the fitment is off by a 1/2 inch, The plate by the B pillar are a 1/2 inch off the floor boards. I do not know what to do. I think my only option is to fab up some plates to fit in between.

Driver side plate near B pillar


This is the Bar near the roof


If it's really that bad go to a chassis shop and they may be able to add a plate or cut and weld the tube to drop straight to the floor. I've said it before, but this is why it's best to have the cage built to the car from the get go.
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Was that from a-spec? Mine is the same. Easy fix to add plates.
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