roll cages

[KamikazeR33]

hey guys just wondering what kind of a roll cage is required to run slicks around the circuit?

[Duncan]

hmm....well its a club by club rule but it seems a lot of the Vic clubs require it.

The list of CAMS legal roll cages are in the CAMS handbook, they need to follow an homologated design, and you need a CAMS authorised cage builder to make it and sign it off. Then CAMS issue a cage number to it, you will need a log book as well I would think.

But, if you are thinking about doing it to a road car for track days, its a hell of a lot of trouble. First up approved cages are $1300 up. Second they are probably not road legal as its possible to hit your head on it which is a problem when you are on the road/not wearing a helmet.

R tyres are pretty impressive compared to road tyres, so if you are just looking at something for trackdays buy a set of re55s, dz02g etc.

The typical Jap bolt in cage will not be legal, for a start the pipes are too narrow for CAMS. And of course the design will probably not be homologated.

[KamikazeR33]

ahh ok

trouble is i have already got a set of brand new full slicks here ready to go... just need the cage

the legalities of it on the road dont fuss me as it can be removed if i ever get harassed about it

know of any places that do approved ones duncan? phone numbers, details would be a big help

cheers

[RBN1]

But, if you are thinking about doing it to a road car for track days, its a hell of a lot of trouble.  First up approved cages are $1300 up.  Second they are probably not road legal as its possible to hit your head on it which is a problem when you are on the road/not wearing a helmet.

hi Duncan,

Roll cages for road cars are legal if they're setup to ADR standards (padded upper bars where you head can hit it etc). I dunno about the NSW specific laws but VicRoads has a excellent PDF of what is legal on their website. I know this because my car is coming with a roll cage and I want to keep it in there.

btw I havn't forgotton about that Philip Island video. Just had a lot to do lately and havn't had a chance to combine my footage with Emre's.

Shivam.

[Snowman]

Kami - in Vic Meridian Motorsports build CAMS acredited cages.

Be aware - you will have to remove your back seat.

[RBN1]

Kami - in Vic Meridian Motorsports build CAMS acredited cages.

Be aware - you will have to remove your back seat.

back seats in 2dr Skylines are over rated anyway

[KamikazeR33]

cheers andrew

as a question andrew (u may or may not know this) but what point roll cage is usually required at track days (not race days) to run slicks?

[KamikazeR33]

dont worry i found out - 6 point

thanx anyways guys

[Duncan]

cool thanks Shivam