Spec miata cage question
#1
Posted 08-02-2011 08:32 PM
I am new to the site and new to miata's and of course spec rules and regs. I have been in the process of trying to emerge into the spec miata world and have found some good/needed pieces to my build but want to know if they will work.
I have a chance to buy a whole autopower bolt in cage for a 90-97 miata but it only has one bar for the door bar.
So first question:
Is this a legit cage for me to use for spec?
In the Texas region do I need to door bars to pass tech?
If I were to weld the cage together will that still pass tech or since it began as a bolt in does it need to stay a bolt in?
I appreciate you guys helping me out
thanks
#2
Posted 08-03-2011 06:15 AM
#3
Posted 08-03-2011 06:27 AM
Get a miatacage or an advanced autosports.com cage, have it welded in. You won't be sorry.
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#4
Posted 08-03-2011 06:30 AM
Steven Holloway
Artist formerly known as Chief Whipping Boy for Lone Star Region
#5
Posted 08-03-2011 06:51 AM
#6
Posted 08-03-2011 07:33 AM
A car with a good cage holds its value better than a minimal cage.
Money spent today is money saved later.
Dave Wheeler
Advanced Autosports, the nations most complete Spec Miata shop
Author, Spec Miata Constructors Guide, version 1 and 2.0
Building Championship winning cars since 1995
4 time Central Division Spec Miata Champion car builder 2012-2013-2014-2017
Back to Back June Sprints Spec Miata 1-2 finishes 2016 and 2017
5 time June Sprints winner in Mazda's
6 Time Northern Conference Champion Car Builder
2014 SCCA Majors National point Champion car builder
2014 SCCA Runoffs winner, T4 (Bender)
2014 Central Division Champion, ITS (Wheeler)
2013 Thunderhill 25 hour winning crew chief
2007 June Sprints winner, (GT1, Mohrhauser)
Over 200 race wins and counting.
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#7
Posted 08-03-2011 08:15 AM
A car with a good cage holds its value better than a minimal cage.
Money spent today is money saved later.
Especially when you are upside down.
#8
Posted 08-03-2011 08:26 AM
#9
Posted 08-03-2011 09:44 PM
I wont be picking up that cage
I called Mr. Ed, I am going to set up a date with him, he explained how much better it will be especially being custom will make it more than comfortable!
Again guys thanks for saving me the money!!
#10
Posted 08-04-2011 07:14 AM
Dave Wheeler
Advanced Autosports, the nations most complete Spec Miata shop
Author, Spec Miata Constructors Guide, version 1 and 2.0
Building Championship winning cars since 1995
4 time Central Division Spec Miata Champion car builder 2012-2013-2014-2017
Back to Back June Sprints Spec Miata 1-2 finishes 2016 and 2017
5 time June Sprints winner in Mazda's
6 Time Northern Conference Champion Car Builder
2014 SCCA Majors National point Champion car builder
2014 SCCA Runoffs winner, T4 (Bender)
2014 Central Division Champion, ITS (Wheeler)
2013 Thunderhill 25 hour winning crew chief
2007 June Sprints winner, (GT1, Mohrhauser)
Over 200 race wins and counting.
www.advanced-autosports.com
dave@advanced-autosports.com
608-313-1230
#11
Posted 08-04-2011 12:45 PM
#12
Posted 08-04-2011 01:14 PM
Thanks guys
I wont be picking up that cage
I called Mr. Ed, I am going to set up a date with him
While I would not consider dating him, Mr. Ed can build a nice cage for you
1st round of drinks on Mr. Ed at NASA nationals!
#13
Posted 08-04-2011 03:35 PM
Dave Wheeler
Advanced Autosports, the nations most complete Spec Miata shop
Author, Spec Miata Constructors Guide, version 1 and 2.0
Building Championship winning cars since 1995
4 time Central Division Spec Miata Champion car builder 2012-2013-2014-2017
Back to Back June Sprints Spec Miata 1-2 finishes 2016 and 2017
5 time June Sprints winner in Mazda's
6 Time Northern Conference Champion Car Builder
2014 SCCA Majors National point Champion car builder
2014 SCCA Runoffs winner, T4 (Bender)
2014 Central Division Champion, ITS (Wheeler)
2013 Thunderhill 25 hour winning crew chief
2007 June Sprints winner, (GT1, Mohrhauser)
Over 200 race wins and counting.
www.advanced-autosports.com
dave@advanced-autosports.com
608-313-1230
#14
Posted 08-04-2011 05:46 PM
While I would not consider dating him, Mr. Ed can build a nice cage for you
1st round of drinks on Mr. Ed at NASA nationals!
Ed can be pretty entertaining with a few drinks in him...
Steven Holloway
Artist formerly known as Chief Whipping Boy for Lone Star Region
#15
Posted 08-04-2011 06:09 PM
Ed can be pretty entertaining with a few drinks in him...
Ed also busts his a$$ like the pro he is when he's under pressure. Not the pressure when the cap flips off.
#16
Posted 08-04-2011 08:46 PM
went and met with ed today gave me a quote for 3k for cage window nets and adjusting steering column and equipping it with a quick release hubEd also busts his a$$ like the pro he is when he's under pressure. Not the pressure when the cap flips off.
#17
Posted 08-05-2011 01:21 AM
#18
Posted 08-05-2011 05:44 AM
+1 AND AN AMEN.That's a fair price from a known quantity. Blaine Fab, who do a lot of cages in Nor Cal charge 3-5k depending on te build. Figure 800-1200 for a kit, plus finding someone you trust that also knows sports cars, preferably SM. I've done a couple of circle track cages and this Miata cage and it was far more challenging. By the time all is said and done I've only got about US$250 in materials, but about 70-80 hours in total. Much of that in design and learning the ins and outs of the little cockpit. Another plus to hooking up with a good, known quantity in your area is shortening your learning curve. This is tough enough without being frustrated with the curves of both driving and setup.
Steven Holloway
Artist formerly known as Chief Whipping Boy for Lone Star Region
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