**Cusco Cage install** - Not Fun
08-13-2007, 08:30 AM
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Originally Posted by OneI350
A group buy would be dope right now!!!!
08-13-2007, 09:01 AM
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Originally Posted by THE TECH
Good luck with that. I ordered mine direct and it took over two months to get just one, let alone getting a group buy together.
West covina nissan got my cage in within 3 days. lol They even surprised me.
08-13-2007, 09:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Chebosto
so when r u gonna put in the rear pieces? 
I'm going to install it when the stoptech BBK comes in, which is in about a week and a half.
It's going to be a two for one install day.
08-13-2007, 09:16 AM
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Originally Posted by 97supratt
West covina nissan got my cage in within 3 days. lol They even surprised me.
08-13-2007, 02:15 PM
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Originally Posted by 97supratt
If you actually remove your carpet and look at where the main hoop lies in the 350z, you would notice you don't have to weld it in. It is perfectly fine where it is. It is impossible to remove the main hoop without removing the front three pieces. there is a big 2" incline all around the flat surface so even if you try to pull it out you can't.
It's hard to describe, you really had to install it to find out first hand what i'm talking about. It sorta locks itself in.
It's hard to describe, you really had to install it to find out first hand what i'm talking about. It sorta locks itself in.
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08-13-2007, 03:23 PM
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Originally Posted by THE TECH
Someone they buy from must have had it in stock, cause I went direct with Cusco and they took forever.
I have two more coming tomorrow if anyone is interested
08-13-2007, 05:23 PM
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Originally Posted by MRC Motorsports
I know exactly how it works, Im just pointing out the fact that in the event of a rollover, the bolts may sheer or rip out. Also, the roll bar seems to sit way foward and the halo portion seems as if the joints and bolts are right near the occupants skulls...Not what I would want in the event you actually needed the roll bar..
I noticed that as well. All I can do is smooth out the edges, weld the joints and put some cushion over it.
08-13-2007, 06:09 PM
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Originally Posted by 97supratt
I noticed that as well. All I can do is smooth out the edges, weld the joints and put some cushion over it.
08-13-2007, 06:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Justin@WestCovinaNissan
Actually Cusco had them in stock.
I have two more coming tomorrow if anyone is interested
I have two more coming tomorrow if anyone is interested
I will be sure to give them a ring tomorrow about it.
08-13-2007, 07:38 PM
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Originally Posted by MRC Motorsports
How tall are you?And how far do you sit your seat back? The cage we did, we mounted it farther back so it follows the line of the cars frame at the B pillar. It sits back 3-5" from my head.
6'3