Dansstarlet1996 Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 looking at getting a cage for the SR, its had a cusco in it before so looking at another cusco one unless theres a better one? also deciding between a 6 point and 7 point? any real differences other than the extra brace. im aware its probably going to stiffen the car up and the roads near me are abit hit or miss as to how good they are, so dont know if that extra brace makes a big difference? and last question was best place to get one? looking at tuning developments at the moment Thanks Dan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
akyakapotter Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 Hi bud I imported an 8point cusco from Japan with rhd Japan was about £900 deliverd to my door will most likely be more now due to exchange rates have a look at tegiwa they do cages.Cheers nick. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daniel_g Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 Get a weld in or its pretty pointless. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Starlet__SR Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 Take it down to safety devices Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gainzy Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 Get a weld in or its pretty pointless.Weigh too much nothing wrong with a bolt in Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gainzy Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 I'm looking to import one bolt in. Plus if needed be it can be removed. All good with weld ins but painting them getting them in unscratched theres good and bad points I suppose Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Starlet__SR Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 I'm looking to import one bolt in. Plus if needed be it can be removed. All good with weld ins but painting them getting them in unscratched theres good and bad points I suppose Usually wrap it with foam till you've got it in. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dansstarlet1996 Posted April 24, 2017 Author Share Posted April 24, 2017 looking at a 6 point cusco for RHD Japan as its cheaper than buying one in the uk, seems pretty good too Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Flynn Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 Make sure all important duties etc are covered within that price mate, can end up being a fortune! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dansstarlet1996 Posted April 24, 2017 Author Share Posted April 24, 2017 came to about 715 quid including postage, income tax etc on it from RHD japan so still cheaper than in the uk, think thats what il go for Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Flynn Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 No second hand ones about? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dansstarlet1996 Posted April 25, 2017 Author Share Posted April 25, 2017 just for peace of mind id rather go new, and i like the idea of being able to top up the history with receipts Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Flynn Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 Only the best for that little car! Here's a pic to keep you going. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dansstarlet1996 Posted April 25, 2017 Author Share Posted April 25, 2017 im already trying to resist ordering one right now! dont tempt me! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
akyakapotter Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 One of mine just to tempt you even more Cheers nick. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dansstarlet1996 Posted April 25, 2017 Author Share Posted April 25, 2017 feeling left out! everyone has sexy cages! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daniel_g Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 https://www.customcages.co.uk/roll-cages/toyota-starlet-ep82 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gainzy Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 By the time you drive to daventry wait and back. You could be on track with a cusco hahaha I have to admit it looks the boss! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gainzy Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 Only the best for that little car! Here's a pic to keep you going.Howay Flynn sell me it for half price Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daniel_g Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 By the time you drive to daventry wait and back. You could be on track with a cusco hahaha I have to admit it looks the boss!Im ordering one off demontweaks, then local fabricators gonna weld it in, MSA / FIA approved so can compete in the future Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TimD Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 "Bolt In" cages are still going to require a certain amount of welding to ensure they don't punch through the floor in the event of a big crash. The floors on these cars are thin, really thin. They aren't even double skinned like some other Japanese cars are. So when you have a bolt in cage fitted by anyone who knows what they are doing, they will insist that some reinforcement plates are welded, it sure as shit wont pass any sort of scrutineering if it's just bolted through the floor. If you have a Glanza I would speak with Tegiwa, they can source Safety Devices roll cages, and i'd go for one of those over something like a Cusco. I wouldn't recommend anyone have a full weld in roll cage to a car that sees any real road mileage. As an aside, I had my roll cage installed at Custom Cages a few years ago, I dropped it off on a Monday, it was ready to collect Friday of the same week. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Amjad Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 "Bolt In" cages are still going to require a certain amount of welding to ensure they don't punch through the floor in the event of a big crash. The floors on these cars are thin, really thin. They aren't even double skinned like some other Japanese cars are. So when you have a bolt in cage fitted by anyone who knows what they are doing, they will insist that some reinforcement plates are welded, it sure as shit wont pass any sort of scrutineering if it's just bolted through the floor. If you have a Glanza I would speak with Tegiwa, they can source Safety Devices roll cages, and i'd go for one of those over something like a Cusco. I wouldn't recommend anyone have a full weld in roll cage to a car that sees any real road mileage. As an aside, I had my roll cage installed at Custom Cages a few years ago, I dropped it off on a Monday, it was ready to collect Friday of the same week. I was actually going to ask whether anyone with bolt-ins had reinforcement plates put in. With those would it still be good enough you reckon? (As in would it really be that much less effective than a weld in?) Was yours a custom cages supplied one? I can't recall which company it was, but I remember reading somewhere that one of the firms in the UK has a bolt-in cage that doesn't fit great and requires some modification. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TimD Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 Mine is a Custom Cages cage, installed by them. Plenty of other people capable of doing it, but the difference in price was negligible back then, might be different now? (http://speed.academy/toyota-starlet-race-car-build-part-2-adding-lightness-safety/) A properly installed bolt in cage is more than adequate for what the majority of us would use the car for. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gorganl2000 Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 question---what kind of additional weight do these cages bring? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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