Weld in cage

[HUBBELL RACING]

I did a search, couldn’t find a thread on weld in cage.

Pls show me pics & tell me what challenges you had and what to avoid. Thanks

I’m prob doing at least a 5 point cage

[IHOP]

Reach out to AZ Vipers he has a full cage in a Gen V

[TKO MOTORSPORTS TEAM]

proper weld in cage with anti intrusion front and side, roof x brace , main hoop x, ground and polished 4130 tubing, 100% aircraft quality tig welded. If your going weld in its best to have it custom built

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[HUBBELL RACING]

Thanks, I got a race shop I use at MIA. I’ll be calling you for parts soon ��

[Arizona Vipers]

There's no prefab cages for our cars. That TKO one above looks really nice they build some badass cars...

[TKO MOTORSPORTS TEAM]

We are going to offer a full bolt in cage that is very similar to the one your see in the pics same material, similar lay out 6 point, roof x brace, door bars, main hoop x brace. It will be the best option for viper owners who want to keep their interior and still goto the track with much better margin of safety. Some more experienced customers will be able to do our bolt in cage install in their garage.. No ETA on release date until the dust settles from virus problem.

[Bill Pemberton]

Unreal -----folks, if you are going to put a cage in the news that TKO will be selling a bolt in one is beyond fantastic. I can not tell you how many High School welding jobs we have seen in Viper race cars over the years and I know quite a few folks who had to have theirs redone numerous times.

Hubbell, save yourself the trouble and just get ahold of Dave Traitel --- damn too many rhymes even for me,ha.

[DEMO MAN]

I'm a firm believer in safety and if you think you need a cage then go all in and get a real cage. Besides the safety aspect of it you gain some chassis stiffness also. I had mine done in Lakeland and I couldn't be happier with the quality of their work.

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[HUBBELL RACING]

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I'm a firm believer in safety and if you think you need a cage then go all in and get a real cage. Besides the safety aspect of it you gain some chassis stiffness also. I had mine done in Lakeland and I couldn't be happier with the quality of their work.

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That is a beautiful cage. Who did that for you ?

[HUBBELL RACING]

My coach doesn’t want me on track in a car w no cage. I really prefer weld in. TKO would sell me a prefab I can have welded in @ MIA ?

[Pappy]

This is a nice cage. It is a GT2 car that sold in Washington State not long ago - I think it was Scotty White's. Not sure who designed/built the cage.

Pappy

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[DEMO MAN]

My cage was done by Jamie Kwiatek at his shop in Lakeland FL, message me if u want his info. David

[DEMO MAN]

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This quality of work is what you want to see, I am very happy with the cage he built for my 06.

[ACR Steve]

sickkk weld ... guy is talented almost robotic

[HUBBELL RACING]

How does the roof come off ?

[DEMO MAN]

The roof is just bolted on, comes off easily along with every body panel.

[TKO MOTORSPORTS TEAM]

How does the roof come off ?

Bolts and sometimes a little adhesive... its easier then it looks or sounds. Takes longer to remove front window in one piece then to take roof off. Whoever does your cage will not have a problem removing roof.

[DEMO MAN]

Yea we weren't successful in getting front glass out without cracking it, but they aren't overly expensive. TKO those CF door panels r a wish list item for me. Shame they wont fit my 06.

[SLP]

Bolts and sometimes a little adhesive... its easier then it looks or sounds. Takes longer to remove front window in one piece then to take roof off. Whoever does your cage will not have a problem removing roof.

That's good news. I'm going to attempt a self-completed targa conversion this winter. Fingers crossed.