Dean m
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| posted on 1/2/18 at 03:29 PM |
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Roll cage
I have a rollcage being made by Tube bender for my Haynes Roadster.
I'm unsure whether I should bolt it in or weld it in. Is there any advantage/disadvantage to either way?
If it makes a difference it is going to be a road car and occasional track day car.
Thanks Dean
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CosKev3
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| posted on 1/2/18 at 05:56 PM |
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Is the chassis powder coated?
Only downside to welding it in is if it's coated it will need cleaning off and get burnt a certain amount around the point if welding.
Also you need to make sure you can get the welding torch all around the cage mounting point easily.
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Dean m
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| posted on 1/2/18 at 06:21 PM |
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It's still bare metal. I've still got a few bits to weld to it.
It is sat on axle stands at the minute so access is probably as good as it'll get!
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CosKev3
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| posted on 1/2/18 at 09:22 PM |
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Ah right,I would weld it on if chassis is bare then! 
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Dean m
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| posted on 2/2/18 at 10:13 AM |
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Thank you for the reply.
Is there any reason why you'd prefer to weld it in rather than bolt it In?
I'm thinking as it's highly unlikely i will ever remove it welding will be the easiest option.
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CosKev3
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| posted on 2/2/18 at 11:58 AM |
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I just think they look better welded on,not like a 'add on'
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phelpsa
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| posted on 2/2/18 at 12:37 PM |
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Be aware that (depending on cage design) welding in can make bodywork fitment a bit of a pain. We had the Aries cage welded in but if doing it again
I would have it bolted.
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