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73 914 V8 roll cage |
914junkie |
Jan 14 2009, 09:58 PM
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Ok, so I think I'm ready to install a roll cage in my 73 914 V8. I was thinking about going with an Autopower for an easy install since I lack welding skills. I have friends that could weld the feat in and I can do the rest. Anyone installed an Autopower in their car? And will my harness bar still fit? Any advice would be helpfull. Thanx, Paul. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif)
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914junkie |
Jan 15 2009, 10:49 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 167 Joined: 14-December 08 Member No.: 9,848 Region Association: None |
Hey guys, thanx for all the replies. Lots of good advice and arguments on both sides. I'm thinking I won't put a full cage in the car now. I do have 5pt belts and I always have them on when I'm driving. That and I have a Momo T-frame seat bolted straight to the floor and slightly towards the center so I do have pretty good clearance for my melon from a top bar even with padding. But my primary reason for wanting a cage in the car (other than safety of course) is to make the thing as stiff and solid as possible. I've been driving the car for 15 years but every time I'm standing there looking at it with the doors open I look at that little floor and hate to think thats the only thing holding the front and back together! Especialy with a V8 8" behind my back! I think what I really need is a custom built cage with roll hoops and everything else below the beltline. Similar to what Dana designed in his turbo suby 914 (that thing is gonna be sweet). With some tubes going through the firewall to the rear sections of frame in the engine bay. Think I need to get with one of the local race car builder guys and come up with a good design. Thanx again for the input. See ya, Paul. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)
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