**Cusco Cage install** - Not Fun
Originally Posted by OneI350
i googled for pricing online and noticed that all of them say you will need to cut into the dash? Did you install yours in a fashion that did not require the dash modification. Or is this a new version of cusco cage?
also, you could of just cut the carpet half way and tuck it under so later you can pull that piece out and cover the hole.
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Originally Posted by OneI350
i googled for pricing online and noticed that all of them say you will need to cut into the dash? Did you install yours in a fashion that did not require the dash modification. Or is this a new version of cusco cage?
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These cages aren't really made for SCCA or NHRA mainly because all the joints are bolted together. A certified cage must be welded for SCCA plus it has to have a side bar. Someone posted the rules in a different thread. You can also convert it by welding all the joints.
It's main purpose is for roll-over safety obviously, stiffens up the chasis, and looks cool.
It's main purpose is for roll-over safety obviously, stiffens up the chasis, and looks cool.
Originally Posted by 97supratt
It's main purpose is for roll-over safety obviously, stiffens up the chasis, and looks cool.
Originally Posted by Z Phil
Rollover safety for what, though? Do you take it road racing? Otherwise, I can't understand the purpose. It does look nice, though.
BTW i love the look and the color is sweet. Can you post some pics from the outside of the Z?
Originally Posted by abyss
Umm, Cages are required when you run certain times at the strip, cages save your life in roll overs, ect.
thats true, but this paticular cage isn't approved by most organizations.
thats a nice setup youve got there. cusco makes great products and it looks good just being in the car. i was thinking about doing one but dont really need it, yet.i would have taken it out too, hate to scratch everthing.LOL, looks good, hope you never have to use it.
Originally Posted by 97supratt
Well, when they say it takes a whole day, it certainly does. I started at 8am, and stopped at 2pm only finishing the main hoop and the front parts. The rear two pieces have a bit more investigating involved to find out where they actually go.
Thanks again to West Covina Nissan for helping me get the cage you guys are awesome!!!
The instructions are basically useless, they might as well have written the damn thing in some martian language. The pictures didn't help because the roll cage in the pictures was not a cusco 6pt. lol
Step 1 throw away instructions.
Here are the pics, and of course corona light (i'm watching my calories folks).
I'm going to finish the rear two bars two weeks later when I do my stoptech BBK when it comes in, they are being assembled as we speak.
First get some beer...
Disconnect your battery...
Remove some bolts for your seats...
and...
yup...
get more beer...
Remove your interior plastic panels.
You can either cut your carpet, or have no carpet but you cannot have your carpet in between your cage and the floorboard. I chose to cut my precious carpet.
get more beer...
Put the main hoop in position then install the side beams in the correct position or else if you tighten the main hoop you will not get the other pieces onto the main hoop later.
Put on the bolts with the washers.
get more beer...
Use the backing plates provided with the kit on the underbody of the car. Use the washers and bolts that are also provided, make sure to tighten but not overtighten the bolts. They are 12mm, you can use locktite if you want to be sure but it should be secure.
get more beer...
Once you install everything, it should look like this. Well minus the rear two pieces.
Thanks again to West Covina Nissan for helping me get the cage you guys are awesome!!!
The instructions are basically useless, they might as well have written the damn thing in some martian language. The pictures didn't help because the roll cage in the pictures was not a cusco 6pt. lol
Step 1 throw away instructions.
Here are the pics, and of course corona light (i'm watching my calories folks).
I'm going to finish the rear two bars two weeks later when I do my stoptech BBK when it comes in, they are being assembled as we speak.
First get some beer...
Disconnect your battery...
Remove some bolts for your seats...
and...
yup...
get more beer...
Remove your interior plastic panels.
You can either cut your carpet, or have no carpet but you cannot have your carpet in between your cage and the floorboard. I chose to cut my precious carpet.
get more beer...
Put the main hoop in position then install the side beams in the correct position or else if you tighten the main hoop you will not get the other pieces onto the main hoop later.
Put on the bolts with the washers.
get more beer...
Use the backing plates provided with the kit on the underbody of the car. Use the washers and bolts that are also provided, make sure to tighten but not overtighten the bolts. They are 12mm, you can use locktite if you want to be sure but it should be secure.
get more beer...
Once you install everything, it should look like this. Well minus the rear two pieces.
Looks good!!!
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Originally Posted by Z Phil
Rollover safety for what, though? Do you take it road racing? Otherwise, I can't understand the purpose. It does look nice, though.
Getting it ready for some willow springs action. Yes road racing to be exact.
Waiting for the BBK.
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Originally Posted by saberphx
Looks sick but prepare to split your head open on one of those bars considering your driving around with no airbag or harness/racingseat. GL!
You don't have to have a harness/racing seat. OEM seat belt works fine as long as you have roll cage padding. There is a lot of room inside actually.
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OneI350- I actually used the stock battery tie down. I used a foam box for the battery to fit into.
ZCARBANDIT- The cage actually comes with touch up paint. lol
ZCARBANDIT- The cage actually comes with touch up paint. lol
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It is clear to me that all the people wondering why anyone would need a roll cage really don't understand that it's not always the driver's fault in a huge collision. The semi-truck example was a great way to explain it. I think it is important for anyone to install a roll cage, and I probably would use something simple like this one when I end up doing so.
97SUPRATT your car kinda reminds me of the new GT3 RS, stripped out some amenities like the OEM steering wheel and added the roll cage, now you need seats.
97SUPRATT your car kinda reminds me of the new GT3 RS, stripped out some amenities like the OEM steering wheel and added the roll cage, now you need seats.
Padding will save your head, and get the good stuff (foam covered in cloth)
When i rolled my jeep at about 5mp going up and over a rock ledge i was sure happy i had padding!
As for the set up, mad props to ya for doing this yourself. It's looks great and serves a good purpose, cause you can never have enough safty!
Does this kit also come with a harness bar for a 5 point belt?
Cheers
Kevin
When i rolled my jeep at about 5mp going up and over a rock ledge i was sure happy i had padding!
As for the set up, mad props to ya for doing this yourself. It's looks great and serves a good purpose, cause you can never have enough safty!
Does this kit also come with a harness bar for a 5 point belt?
Cheers
Kevin