DanSTi Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 The fabricator is finishing up my cage and he sent me these pictures to make sure the design is ok before finish welding. I've never seen a plinth box done like this so I'm wondering if this will pass tech and most importantly, be safe. I already sent them to the chief tech inspector for my region but haven't heard back yet. Any opinions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanSTi Posted August 11, 2009 Author Share Posted August 11, 2009 No opinions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbrew8991 Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 can you attach the pics? whichever hosting you're using is blocked on my connection... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Izzy's Cages Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 Other than the curve, it's a fairly common way of doing it. The curve's just bling I'd like to see the flat 1/8" extend out past the curved plynth on the forward side of the rocker (left side of the pic). I'd also like to see the curved plate placed a little further under the lateral bars base plate to support it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcmmotorsports Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 Well, if it were my car, I would feel perfectly safe behind the wheel. I am sure the NASA tech guys will give that the thumbs up....but I am not a tech guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanSTi Posted August 14, 2009 Author Share Posted August 14, 2009 Other than the curve, it's a fairly common way of doing it. The curve's just bling I'd like to see the flat 1/8" extend out past the curved plynth on the forward side of the rocker (left side of the pic). I'd also like to see the curved plate placed a little further under the lateral bars base plate to support it. It looks like the shape of the floor pan limits how far forward that base plate can go. I will mention something about sliding the curved plate further inward. I heard back from my region's tech inspector and he gave it the OK so it looks like I'm good to go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FBody383 Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 It looks like the shape of the floor pan limits how far forward that base plate can go. Only if the plate is flat; certainly nothing wrong with having the plate attached in multiple planes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cagedruss Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Actually it is a very good idea. Having a box with sharp edges to bite the ankle during a wreck can cause serious injury. I have done many that way for just that same reason. Our local tech's like it also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanSTi Posted November 17, 2009 Author Share Posted November 17, 2009 Well I certainly got a chance to test it out. I had a brake failure at 150mph and wrecked the car in spectacular fashion. It rolled 3 times, clipping the top of the tire wall as it did a barrel roll over it and landed on the other side. The cage held up perfectly, not even a bent bar, and the car around it was completely demolished. Thumbs up for well built cages and proper safety equipment to go with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcmmotorsports Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 Glad you are ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbrew8991 Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 I know this sounds a bit morbid, but do you have pictures or video to share? I'd be especially interested in anything that shows the cage design Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanSTi Posted November 18, 2009 Author Share Posted November 18, 2009 The NASA Mid-A guys have asked me not to post pictures or my in car video and I am going to respect their request. I do have some pre-wreck pictures of the cage though if you want to see them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucid Moments Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 Wow. Sorry it had to be tested, but glad it held up for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcmmotorsports Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 The NASA Mid-A guys have asked me not to post pictures or my in car video and I am going to respect their request. I do have some pre-wreck pictures of the cage though if you want to see them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sterling Doc Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 I did the same thing with a newly built cage & car. No injuries at all - like you said - thank God for good safety equipment. Sorry to hear about your car - it's a lot more precious than mine was, but still only a car. Any crash we can walk away from is a good one in the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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