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Old Aug 4, 2013 | 04:05 AM
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Has any one tried to fit a roll cage in there s2000 that wasn't made for a s2000 ie mx5,mg,corsa
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Old Aug 4, 2013 | 04:21 AM
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I assume so. However I would doubt it'll fit. The mounting bracket positions, roof clearance, trim fitment etc would all clash. Although the top of a cage may look similar, the footprint will be hugely different. I bet it'll be cheaper to have one made up.
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Old Aug 4, 2013 | 04:45 AM
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Bad idea IMO.

Best not to mess around with cages, ESP if you want it to pass a scrutineer check.
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Old Aug 4, 2013 | 02:57 PM
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It's hard enough getting a good fit with one that's designed to fit an s2000!
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Old Aug 4, 2013 | 10:26 PM
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corsa roll cage in an S2000.... sigh
whatever next!
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Old Aug 4, 2013 | 10:59 PM
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Also bare in mind. Riding around in a road car with a cage can be dangerous unless you wear a helmet all the time. One side impact and your temple is going to smash against a very unforgiving metal frame. Looks wise it's always down to personal preference, however I would recommend not to.
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Old Aug 5, 2013 | 12:32 AM
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I've got soft squishy roll bar padding near driver and passenger ' temple crush bars' and some hard FIA stuff for use with helmets.

One thing to note is even with a perfect fitting rollcage the liveable space inside is severely reduced, more so once padding is added. I wouldn't bother with a cage unless youre planning on going nuts on track or require it for competition.
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Old Aug 5, 2013 | 02:20 AM
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Useable space....

I still remember you trying to get in mine
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Old Aug 5, 2013 | 05:19 AM
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Corsa cage, Barry boys style!!!!? If its just cosmetic you could try wrapping some toilet roll tubes in tin foil
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Old Aug 5, 2013 | 05:26 AM
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this will fit...

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