Originally Posted by Blurvision (Post 10510140)

Looks like a great start, you may want to look into various rules for the type of driving you want to do.
That cage will not pass any safety standards.

Originally Posted by Blurvision (Post 10510140)

Looks like a great start, you may want to look into various rules for the type of driving you want to do.
That cage will not pass any safety standards.

Originally Posted by The_Assassin (Post 10510198)

Nice...do you mind taking pics of trunk.

Originally Posted by KingBaby (Post 10510037)

have a ways to go...

in for more

Originally Posted by JERZ350 (Post 10510032)

Nice - feel a good difference in acceleration with -342lbs? I'd expect you should.

How much does the cage weigh?
How much less do the aftermarket wheels weigh?
Do you have HFCs installed or Test Pipes? (nice weight loss)

Originally Posted by dkmura (Post 10510000)

No hating here- what kind of racing do you participate in? Also, is that a bolt-in cage?

Originally Posted by Neeko94 (Post 10510244)

Why not leave in the dash at least. sure may way about 15 lbs but it looks alot better.

In for actual track use

Originally Posted by M_Ajouri (Post 10510228)

Yeah I bought this Cusco cage without doing any reading or any research, as of right now I'm not racing in any amateur or professional events, so until i get more track time under my belt i figure it will suffice. Obviously I will get the proper welded in cage when the time comes, Just want to clarify that. My ultimate goal is to join in the redline time attack. As good of a driver I believe I am, I definitely need more practice.


No not at all here you go
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t...5-16-25-45.png
let me know if you want more as this is just what i had on my phone, I'm not with the car at the moment.


Thanks kingbaby, I definitely have a ways to go by no means is this going to be a project that will not continue, stay tuned for more.



I'm not trying to toot my own horn or anything, But I did keep up with a v8 R8 the other day, not saying I won or anything but he did not pull away.
I currently have Berk Test pipes installed
Wheels are Forgiato Formula Series, despite what a lot of people think Forgiato Does make a track wheel, unfortunately only in 19's
the front are
19x10 +15 weighing in at 17.6 lbs
Rears are
19x11 +10 weighing in at 18.7 lbs
The Cage im not to sure how much but honestly not that heavy.


Like I said earlier in this response, I have yet to join a specific sanctioning body. So until then honestly I'm just having fun. I recently bought a truck, thats when i decided screw it I have another car to drive lets Destroy a perfectly good Z and make it go faster and handle better than it already does. And to answer your other question yes it is the Cusco bolt in cage, but at least its the one that goes through the dash and does not go around it. So there is no KINK near the mounting point of the front section.



Anyway thanks for interest guys

Originally Posted by 350zsunshinefl (Post 10510312)

can u do some 0-60 and quarter mile pulls, curious to see the times of a 3000lb Z.

also are u rev up or HR?

Originally Posted by The_Assassin (Post 10510336)

yes that pic of the trunk is fine. I am thinking about doing that to mine also. About how much did you save by gutting the trunk?

Originally Posted by M_Ajouri (Post 10510434)

Yeah definitely when I get the chance, My car is an 06 so it IS a REVUP. I have no problem going to a quarter and finding out although my 0-60 will be hard to gauge i estimate in the mid to high 4's possibly even worse than stock I just don't know.


just in the trunk area alone, off the top of my head at least 80-100 lbs, mainly because of the spare tire and tool set