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  1. Tgreenshields

    Tgreenshields Karting

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    #1 Tgreenshields, Apr 18, 2011
    I would appreciate any help finding a 355 roll cage that I could install. I have noticed some of these cages have parts that can be removed for an easier install (bolted together at various points)........

    Thanks,

    Tim
     
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    #2 Future ferrari collector, Apr 19, 2011
  3. Tgreenshields

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    #3 Tgreenshields, Apr 20, 2011
    Thanks Audi!
     
  4. bcwawright

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    #4 bcwawright, Apr 20, 2011
    Make your own...it will be much better and alot safer.

    You get one from the UK and shipping charge will give you a heart atteack.
     
  5. Mitch Alsup

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    #5 Mitch Alsup, Apr 20, 2011
    The Challenge roll cages do not meet the safety standards of any of the race sactioning bodies.
     
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    #6 grigio tr, Apr 20, 2011
    Just removed a challenge cage from mine which is gathering dust now,LHD version too but shipping to the US will be crazy money as mentioned,Have it advertised over here for a measly £50 but still not takers!!
     
  7. Tgreenshields

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    #7 Tgreenshields, Apr 20, 2011
    Good advice guys! I will probably make one...I have a company in Denver that does extraordinary work in the racing world and customizes roll cages, adds powder coating, rolls the corners nicely.....they are great. I had thought that the Challenge cages might be an easier pathway but your advice is well received.

    Thanks to all...

    Tim
     
  8. JeremyJon

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    #8 JeremyJon, Apr 21, 2011
    weren't the Bradan guys (here) making cages for 355? there is a recent thread with pics you could ask them


     
  9. Tgreenshields

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    #9 Tgreenshields, Apr 22, 2011
    I better check with them........good advice..thanks!

    Tim
     
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    #10 bcwawright, Apr 22, 2011
    Braden does really nice work, however if you are going to seriously track the car go with the shop in Denver or Dave Helms in Boulder(he has a tubing bender for roll cages),
     
  11. Tgreenshields

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    #11 Tgreenshields, Apr 22, 2011
    I have known Dave Helms for several years. He is so knowledgeable! He certainly has all of my respect and admiration. And what a great fellow he is.......just terrific!

    Go Dave!

    Thanks,

    Tim
     
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    #12 bcwawright, Apr 23, 2011
    Yea, Dave has us all fooled...lol
     
  13. saw1998

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    #13 saw1998, Apr 23, 2011
    Tim:

    Take it to an upholstery shop and have them cover it in matching leather. IIRC, there are at least two guys in this section with OEM leather covered roll bars.

    BTW, Dave Helms is a God among we mere mortals..... :)
     
  14. rob lay

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    #14 rob lay, Apr 23, 2011
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    The 355 Challenge cages were illegal in SCCA for awhile, but a local guy got them to allow them again. That said I would go with custom welded cage. You get it safer and better fit, my cage is either hidden (like through the dash) or flush to maximize room. I would also go with NASCAR bars and bottom should be welded to bottom door frame for most protection (I didn't do this, but should have). I have my passenger side safe as driver with NASCAR bars, racing seat, window net, and 5 point.
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    #15 saw1998, Apr 23, 2011
    It must be great having a F355 Challenge car to rip around the track. Hows the maintenance costs, Rob? I like to do most of my own work, but I would shudder to think how fast you could chew-up parts, tires, etc., on the track.
     
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    #16 rob lay, Apr 23, 2011
    more durable as a race car than the Mazdas I raced and the Mazdas were more race durable than most other makes.

    of course engine rebuilds expensive, but my motor is strong as it was in 2003. I did do a top end 2 years ago that wasn't cheap.

    rear wheel bearings are weak on the car if running new slicks. those use to be cheap parts, now they are $1,700 from Ferrari. you can avoid losing them if maintaining every few races, you can also rebuild them better than they were stock if you don't let get too bad.

    A Brembo rotor with pads prebedded is about $1,100 with all the parts from Ferrari. Less expensive alts out there like Girodisc that use to be a sponsor.

    Body work any shop can do and cheaper unlike the 360 and 430.
     
  17. Tgreenshields

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    #17 Tgreenshields, Apr 24, 2011
    Your cage is beautiful...reminds me of several racers I have had the privilege of driving. The NASCAR door areas are well done. Overall, very sweet! Thanks for the photos....this gives me several ideas to work with my fabricator.

    Tim
     

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