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Old Aug 7, 2007 | 08:19 AM
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Originally Posted by doug
you planning to road race?
Cusco cages arent approved for many racing sanctioning bodies. they do however, look good and fit well-now they are mostly just a car show cage. none the less- i have one in my hachi.
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Old Aug 7, 2007 | 08:26 AM
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Originally Posted by 97supratt
Getting ready for willow springs on the 28th of august, even though the cusco cage isn't really approved by too many sanctioned bodies.

It's better than not having anything. It looks fantastic though!
is it good enough for drag racing? i am thinking of options for next year
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Old Aug 7, 2007 | 08:27 AM
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Originally Posted by daytona350z
Cusco cages arent approved for many racing sanctioning bodies. they do however, look good and fit well-now they are mostly just a car show cage. none the less- i have one in my hachi.

ok nevermind
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Old Aug 7, 2007 | 08:33 AM
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It's still better than stock. It stiffens up the chasis and will still protect you in certain types of roll-over situations. It's main purpose is looks though.
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Old Aug 7, 2007 | 08:39 AM
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shot in the dark here.. do you have any parts from your old car?
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Old Aug 7, 2007 | 08:49 AM
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shot in the dark here.. do you have any parts from your old car?
OEM sways and crank pulley.
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Old Aug 7, 2007 | 10:21 AM
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Originally Posted by 97supratt
OEM sways and crank pulley.
fawwk.. i broke my door harness when drilling new speaker wires.. i need to get another plastic clip..
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Old Aug 7, 2007 | 12:53 PM
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Originally Posted by 97supratt
Getting ready for willow springs on the 28th of august, even though the cusco cage isn't really approved by too many sanctioned bodies.

It's better than not having anything. It looks fantastic though!

Anyone know why many are not approving the cage?
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Old Aug 7, 2007 | 12:58 PM
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Originally Posted by MaRbLe
Anyone know why many are not approving the cage?
More than likely it has to do with the fact that almost all the joints are bolted together.
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Old Aug 7, 2007 | 01:43 PM
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Originally Posted by MaRbLe
Anyone know why many are not approving the cage?
i think it's due to the design: metal thickness, the number of connecting points, structural integrity,. etc..

http://www.scca.com/_FileLibrary/File/UpdatedGCR.pdf

check section 9.4.3

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Old Aug 7, 2007 | 01:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Chebosto
i think it's due to the design: metal thickness, the number of connecting points, structural integrity,. etc..

http://www.scca.com/_FileLibrary/File/UpdatedGCR.pdf

check section 9.4.3
Damn talk about research. lol
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Old Aug 7, 2007 | 01:51 PM
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if you welded it in, and add a side bar, i think you'll be ok.
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Old Aug 7, 2007 | 01:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Chebosto
if you welded it in, and add a side bar, i think you'll be ok.
If I weld it how would I remove it later? lol

Plus it looks so damn good. lol
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Old Aug 7, 2007 | 04:23 PM
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looking good, keep us updated man!
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Old Aug 7, 2007 | 04:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Chebosto
i think it's due to the design: metal thickness, the number of connecting points, structural integrity,. etc..

http://www.scca.com/_FileLibrary/File/UpdatedGCR.pdf

check section 9.4.3

Hmm so does someone offer a bolt in cage that is sanctioned?
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Originally Posted by MaRbLe
Hmm so does someone offer a bolt in cage that is sanctioned?
Autopower would be your logical choice.
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Old Aug 7, 2007 | 05:01 PM
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Can't wait to see the install pics. I still can't believe we were able to fit that thing in the Accord for you to take home.
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Old Aug 7, 2007 | 06:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Justin@WestCovinaNissan
Can't wait to see the install pics. I still can't believe we were able to fit that thing in the Accord for you to take home.

^^

someone's been playing tetris a bit too much?

actually. accords are pretty sweet in moving stuff. i put 4 lmgt4s with tires and a wing all in one trip once...

who needs a pickup truck? :P
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Old Aug 7, 2007 | 07:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Chebosto
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someone's been playing tetris a bit too much?

actually. accords are pretty sweet in moving stuff. i put 4 lmgt4s with tires and a wing all in one trip once...

who needs a pickup truck? :P

lol Dude I used to play tetris all the time when I was younger so i'm good with that type of stuff.

I fit my amuse front bumper from shine in that accord then I fit it in my Z right after. Those accords have a lot of room.
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Old Aug 7, 2007 | 10:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Chebosto
^^

someone's been playing tetris a bit too much?

actually. accords are pretty sweet in moving stuff. i put 4 lmgt4s with tires and a wing all in one trip once...

who needs a pickup truck? :P
LOL when u need to pick up hoods or hatches... ugh. im picking up a hatch at walnut, ca pretty soon.. dont know how!! it wont fit in my dads FJ cruiser.. hood barely fits.
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