Cobra4B

I'm 6'4" 250 so space is a premium. I'm running an ultrashield pro road race 17" seat an have it positioned properly. Obviously it has to be close enought to access the rear studs to fasten it down.

The more I look at pictures of full cages the more I wonder if I'll have any issues w/ fitting? My main concern is the top bar that runs along the outside of the roof and down the A-pillar.

Any input?

Here's a picture of me sitting in the car fastening my belts... I have the seat pretty much on the floor.

trumper Z06

Brian,

Try getting into couple of Vettes that have a full cage.

I think it'll work but, it's going to be a Tight Fit.


Trumper

Cobra4B

I should have sat in Ryan's at VIR a few weeks back

John Shiels

bar should be behind your head enough I think. TO Tall have a cage? You need a cage if the roof comes in your neck is the first thing to reinforce it.

AU N EGL

Do you want your windows to work or not?

If you take your windows out, then the NASCAR door bars can be slightly farther into the door.

The bar behind your head, the A-piller bars, the bars behind or in some cases infront of the dash.

This is where talking to an experienced cage builder helps

Jim Forbis's Old car








Lance Knupp's car





Source: http://www.jpracecars.com/roadracing.htm


an other cage







and yes all cages will obstruct the rear view. Get a bigger mirror.

and who needs to look into mirrors?? what is that saying

Objects in your mirror
are

LOOSING

Cobra4B

Thanks Tom! Not saying I'm too tall for a cage just saying that most of the cages I've see would obstruct my view (I think).

Cobra4B

Looks like Phoenix's design preserves alot more seat room than those above. This is Ryan's (Oyishdog) Phoenix '98 coupe.

AU N EGL

I am guessing Ryan's windows do not work or are removed. That would give you a lot more room inside

Cobra4B

^ Nope... they work and go up... just barely.

96CollectorSport

Those both look like kosey places to get to work.