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rmcbee · 10-18-2017, 05:23 AM

Found a little loose change in my sofa and was thinking of putting a rollcage in my daily driven ZL1. Anyone have any experience with doing that.

frankwjr · 10-18-2017, 07:06 AM

???? for looks? you plannin on runnin the Q faster than 10 sec? just curious...most peeps think a cage is a pita on a DD...

zman1969 · 10-18-2017, 08:38 AM

word of warning, in the event of an accident/ rollover that cage can do more damage to your skull! now if you wear helmet your good. I always thought cage would add the "safety" and cool factor to street car. I decided against one in my P/T 69 trans am I'm building

AJensen383 · 10-18-2017, 08:44 AM

Ya, not sure why you would want one in a DD?? PITA to get in and out of on a daily basis..Plus unless you are racing it every weekend under 11.50 its not really necessary ( I know summit series points says under 10.0 for 2008 and newer, but its ultimately up to the track)

AJensen383 · 10-18-2017, 08:46 AM

what are your reasons for wanting/needing one anyway?

Pogoattack84 · 10-18-2017, 09:20 AM

Dont do it, its not practical for a daily and like someone else said if your not wearing your helmet it can do more harm than good.

Can'tHave2MuchHP · 10-18-2017, 10:27 AM

1) "plug and play" or "kit" cages usually suck. They are cookie cutter and leave you with less room, forcing you to move to a custom cage
2) Lots of time and lots of money. A custom cage install can mean leaving your car at a shop for 2-3 months, if we're talking a full cage.
3) Have you ever tried to get in a car with a door bar? Not only will it make your backseats useless, your front seats limited adjustability, and squeeze everywhere but getting in and out can be a process and a total pain.

No.

StreetRage320 · 10-18-2017, 11:06 AM

I know someone who has a full professionally installed roll cage. I was surprised how they had to destroy the interior of the car to add the cage. I would guess your resale value would drop significantly if you ever decided to sell it. I do not think it is one of those mod's that would be desirable as people will assume you were spraying in order to get <10sec.

and yes, his seats are fixed, back seat gone, and carpeting looks rough.

yoshie · 10-18-2017, 12:52 PM

Auto power,makes bolt in and weld in from street to full face

DrkPhx · 10-18-2017, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by zman1969

word of warning, in the event of an accident/ rollover that cage can do more damage to your skull! now if you wear helmet your good. I always thought cage would add the "safety" and cool factor to street car. I decided against one in my P/T 69 trans am I'm building

Listen to this man. I ran a 5 point roll bar with a swing out on my previous set for the track. Eventually it became more street than strip and I regretted installing it.

Stormcloak · 10-18-2017, 01:03 PM

I've considered this, and concluded that I wouldn't want one in a street situation at all. As stated above, it actually increases the potential for head injuries unless you're using a helmet, harnesses, etc.

NVRL8 ZL1 · 10-19-2017, 09:29 AM

RPM roll bar makes a nice unit. I've driven a street car with a 6 point, as long as the side bars are swing out, not a big deal. You can always just take the side bars out and re-install on track day.

Access to back seat will be restricted to grocery bags though, if you still pack the kids in the back from time to time, they better have spines made of rubber.

RPM can set you up with a removable set up like the photos below, but it is not NHRA legal, I believe it is for SCCA, but double check with your local track first.

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Mark Jorgensen · 10-19-2017, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by NVRL8 ZL1

RPM roll bar makes a nice unit. I've driven a street car with a 6 point, as long as the side bars are swing out, not a big deal. You can always just take the side bars out and re-install on track day.

Access to back seat will be restricted to grocery bags though, if you still pack the kids in the back from time to time, they better have spines made of rubber.

RPM can set you up with a removable set up like the photos below, but it is not NHRA legal, I believe it is for SCCA, but double check with your local track first.

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Your kids would have nothing left to worry about if anyone ever sat them back there in the death cage... I'm sure you were joking though.

AJensen383 · 10-19-2017, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by NVRL8 ZL1

RPM roll bar makes a nice unit. I've driven a street car with a 6 point, as long as the side bars are swing out, not a big deal. You can always just take the side bars out and re-install on track day.

Access to back seat will be restricted to grocery bags though, if you still pack the kids in the back from time to time, they better have spines made of rubber.

RPM can set you up with a removable set up like the photos below, but it is not NHRA legal, I believe it is for SCCA, but double check with your local track first.

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RPM rollbars are all available as NHRA legal..They do have options though for non-legal SCCA roll bars as well.

I agree I dont have a problem getting in and out my first gen with a 6 pt roll bar, but first gens are alot easier to get in and out of regardless of roll bar. I dont think at my height i would enjoy crawling over bars in my ZL1..unless you get the removable door bar option as you mentioned

10-18-2017, 05:23 AM	#1
rmcbee Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Gulfport, MS Posts: 250	Rollcage Found a little loose change in my sofa and was thinking of putting a rollcage in my daily driven ZL1. Anyone have any experience with doing that.

10-18-2017, 07:06 AM	#2
frankwjr Drives: 2010 SS 2SS M6 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Smithsburg, Md. Posts: 2,445	???? for looks? you plannin on runnin the Q faster than 10 sec? just curious...most peeps think a cage is a pita on a DD... __________________ 2010 SS 2SS M6 - Tune by RDP dynoSteve!(Woot) - Daily Driver - *150K!* - All work by me...

10-18-2017, 08:38 AM	#3
zman1969 Drives: 1969 R/S Z28 302 m20 Endura Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: DFW Posts: 432	word of warning, in the event of an accident/ rollover that cage can do more damage to your skull! now if you wear helmet your good. I always thought cage would add the "safety" and cool factor to street car. I decided against one in my P/T 69 trans am I'm building __________________ 1969 RS Z/28 302 1969 Firebird LS6-6 speed TA clone 2015 Zl1

10-18-2017, 08:44 AM	#4
AJensen383 Drives: 2014-ZL1-M6-CRT, 68 camaro SS 496 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: N.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 262	Ya, not sure why you would want one in a DD?? PITA to get in and out of on a daily basis..Plus unless you are racing it every weekend under 11.50 its not really necessary ( I know summit series points says under 10.0 for 2008 and newer, but its ultimately up to the track) __________________ 2014- Crystal Red-ZL1 #1601, M6, Recaro, sunroof, Nav-stock-SOLD 1968 Camaro SS Clone- 496 BBC, Legend 5speed, 12 bolt 1970 Nova SS- 383 SBC 588hp, 200-4r, 12 bolt

10-18-2017, 08:46 AM	#5
AJensen383 Drives: 2014-ZL1-M6-CRT, 68 camaro SS 496 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: N.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 262	what are your reasons for wanting/needing one anyway? __________________ 2014- Crystal Red-ZL1 #1601, M6, Recaro, sunroof, Nav-stock-SOLD 1968 Camaro SS Clone- 496 BBC, Legend 5speed, 12 bolt 1970 Nova SS- 383 SBC 588hp, 200-4r, 12 bolt

10-18-2017, 09:20 AM	#6
Pogoattack84 Shred Till I'm Dead Drives: 2013 ZL1 Summit White Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Killeen, Texas Posts: 87	Dont do it, its not practical for a daily and like someone else said if your not wearing your helmet it can do more harm than good. __________________ 2013 Summit White ZL1 W/Recaros Mods: Roto-Fab CAI, Stainless Works 3" Exhaust, 1-7/8" Stainless Works LT Headers, 2.55 Griptec Upper, Metco Damper, 9.1" Metco Lower Ring, Metco Solid Isolator, Metco Idler Relocation Bracket/50mm Idler, Texas Speed Heads/Pushrods/Springs/Retainers/SS Valves/Custom Grind Cam, ARP Bolt Kit, DMS Auxiliary Fuel Pump Kit With Flex Fuel Sensor, ID1300 Injectors, Lingenfelter Dual Fan HX, Lingenfelter 160 Degree Thermostat, DMS Expansion Tank Tuned By Matt at Dedicated Motorsports - 750whp on E85 - Mainline Hub Dyno

10-18-2017, 10:27 AM	#7
Can'tHave2MuchHP Drives: Fast Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Michigan Posts: 3,696	1) "plug and play" or "kit" cages usually suck. They are cookie cutter and leave you with less room, forcing you to move to a custom cage 2) Lots of time and lots of money. A custom cage install can mean leaving your car at a shop for 2-3 months, if we're talking a full cage. 3) Have you ever tried to get in a car with a door bar? Not only will it make your backseats useless, your front seats limited adjustability, and squeeze everywhere but getting in and out can be a process and a total pain. No.

10-18-2017, 11:06 AM	#8
StreetRage320 Those who need me got me Drives: 2022 ZL1 A10 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Southwest, MN Posts: 624	I know someone who has a full professionally installed roll cage. I was surprised how they had to destroy the interior of the car to add the cage. I would guess your resale value would drop significantly if you ever decided to sell it. I do not think it is one of those mod's that would be desirable as people will assume you were spraying in order to get <10sec. and yes, his seats are fixed, back seat gone, and carpeting looks rough.

10-18-2017, 12:52 PM	#9
yoshie Drives: ZL1, ,GMC Z71 ,TJ Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: So Cal Posts: 120	Auto power,makes bolt in and weld in from street to full face

10-18-2017, 01:03 PM	#11
Stormcloak slower than you Drives: 2012 C6 Z06 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: NY Posts: 668 View My Garage	I've considered this, and concluded that I wouldn't want one in a street situation at all. As stated above, it actually increases the potential for head injuries unless you're using a helmet, harnesses, etc. __________________

10-19-2017, 09:29 AM	#12
NVRL8 ZL1 W8NN4U Drives: '13 ZL1 A6 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Medicine Hat Posts: 137 View My Garage	RPM roll bar makes a nice unit. I've driven a street car with a 6 point, as long as the side bars are swing out, not a big deal. You can always just take the side bars out and re-install on track day. Access to back seat will be restricted to grocery bags though, if you still pack the kids in the back from time to time, they better have spines made of rubber. RPM can set you up with a removable set up like the photos below, but it is not NHRA legal, I believe it is for SCCA, but double check with your local track first.