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Old 01-16-2018, 11:09 AM
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Wondering if anyone makes a 6 pt. roll cage for a c4 with a swing out door bar.No luck in my search yet.
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I bought a kit from S&W then modified it and added swingouts.
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I bought a kit from S&W then modified it and added swingouts.
Thanks,It's looking like that is what I'm going to have to do.
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Originally Posted by RichS
I bought a kit from S&W then modified it and added swingouts.

That sounds really neat! If you have some free time please post a pic!
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Some old photos, had more but photobucket lost them.

















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Current ones





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Originally Posted by bandit666
Wondering if anyone makes a 6 pt. roll cage for a c4 with a swing out door bar.No luck in my search yet.
You should look into what the rules are for the type of racing you do or plan to do. NHRA only wants a 5 point cage for 8.99 sec to 11.49 sec IIRC.

But you may want a roll cage for personal safety. A good idea also.

Good luck.
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Wow! Looks amazing!
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Thanks for the pics.Does the door bar swing out or do you remove it?
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Originally Posted by cardo0
You should look into what the rules are for the type of racing you do or plan to do. NHRA only wants a 5 point cage for 8.99 sec to 11.49 sec IIRC.

But you may want a roll cage for personal safety. A good idea also.

Good luck.
Want it for safety and to minimize frame flex.I currently am only in the high 11s et wise, but have noticed my left front wheel lifting higher than the right front(not quite off the ground) and have to do some corrective steering to keep it straight.

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