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Old 05-27-2005 | 04:15 PM
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Default Should i make a roll cage?

The people who fill in the street cracks overfilled all over the place. so there are sections in the road that are lifted. i was thinking about making a roll cage so i dont mess up my equipment becaus im entering the drifts at a good 15mph. and when i hit a filler the other day my car was all over the place. i think it flipped like 5 times, it all happened so fast im not sure. the final flip it landed upside down and i heard a crack..so i ran over and it had damaged my heatsink for my motor.... So should i make a roll cage?
Old 05-27-2005 | 04:58 PM
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Is this a trick question?

I say go for it if you're in danger of breaking stuff.
Old 05-27-2005 | 08:24 PM
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Default RE: Should i make a roll cage?

I'd say go for it if you really feel you need it...

Plus, shouldn't you be drifting somewhere where the land is even and somewhat smooth?
Old 05-30-2005 | 05:40 PM
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Default RE: Should i make a roll cage?

i have looked for places with a smooth surface to drift at, but those damn crack fillers are EVERYWHERE! the only place smooth enough to drift is the basketball court at our park, i would LOVE to drift there the only problem is the people (and the park closes at 10pm i think) im thinkin about drifting at this new chuch that was built about a year ago, the parking lot looks pretty good from the street when driving by.

Does anyone know any light weight metal that i could use to make a minor roll-cage? i was thinking aluminum or alloy, but that stuff it pretty heavy.... if you know of anything better please tell me.
Old 05-30-2005 | 08:38 PM
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Brass tubing, you can solder it and make a roll cage. Nothing else comes to mind.
Old 05-31-2005 | 05:22 PM
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I don't think that there are many things lighter than alum. I guess brass tubing would be your best bet.
Old 05-31-2005 | 09:43 PM
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thanks man i might try it

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