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[joeytits]

Hi everyone,

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

[Mike Collins]

The cage as you describe it is not legal. If you are in Austin you have access to lots of knowledgeable Spec Miata folks. Go visit them and check out what they can do. Saving money on a cage is not a good way to get started.

[Tom Hampton]

Just say no.

Get a miatacage or an advanced autosports.com cage, have it welded in. You won't be sorry.

[steveracer]

Go see Mr. Ed, he does great work!

http://www.gilfusracing.com/

[HoneyBadger - BrianW]

Go see Mr. Ed, he does great work!

http://www.gilfusracing.com/

+1

[davew]

The cage is the heart and sole of the car.

A car with a good cage holds its value better than a minimal cage.

Money spent today is money saved later.

[wheel]

The cage is the heart and sole of the car.

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.

[dmathias]

Take a pass on the Autopower.

[joeytits]

Thanks guys

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!!

[davew]

First round of drinks is on Ed at the Runoffs

[dmq]

I've got a 13 year old Hard Dog bolt in cage I'll sell you for a good price... just kidding you don't want it. They talked me out of updating it and putting it in my car too. It was definitely the right decision. I got the Advanced Autosports cage and couldn't be happier. The extra money is well worth the peace of mind.

[trimless]

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!

[davew]

With all the drinks Ed is buying, the price of this cage is goin' UP

[steveracer]

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...

[Bench Racer]

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.

[joeytits]

Ed also busts his a$$ like the pro he is when he's under pressure. Not the pressure when the cap flips off.

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 hub

[dstevens]

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.

[steveracer]

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.

+1 AND AN AMEN.