YO! What are guys doing nowadays for a ROLL CAGE?

TUN3D · 10-03-2018, 10:57 AM

Back from the land of the lost -- Just checking in to see what/who you maniacs are currently using in regards to roll cages these days. Been sporadically trying to buy an old BRracing Bar/Harness Bar. I sold mine once I shelfed the car a few years ago.

I'm looking for a complete bolt on solution just like the BR. Anyway, let me know what you guys are doing...post some pics if possible.

ilikebmxbikes · 10-04-2018, 05:38 PM

Do you live by any tracks? find a reputable fabrication shop. You should be able to get a custom bar built for 1500-3k.

Mark Aubele · 10-13-2018, 12:20 PM

If you are speaking of a rollbar and not an actual rollcage, Autopower now makes one for the one series. We have one in my wife's 135i hillclimb/TT car, fits very well and passes SCCA Level 4 (hillclimb) tech.

Was having a very hard time finding one when I was prepping the car for her and was going to have a guy build one (the ones I see on the market wouldn't pass tech IMO), they came out with one around March of last year.

Steve Barnett · 10-15-2018, 08:51 PM

I have a half cage available in the track section of the forum. Under half cage / harness bar.

TUN3D · 10-19-2018, 10:27 AM

ilikebmxbikes > Whats up brother! Good to see you're still around. I can get one built, no issues. Got a good stable of fabricators in my corner, but I'm just looking for something OTC that I can bolt-on myself at the shop. Been away for a while, I remember you last getting the M3...how's that coming along? What other rides you into these days?

TUN3D · 10-19-2018, 10:28 AM

Mark Aubele > Thank you! Will look into it.

Steve Barnett > Thank you as well. Going to take a look.

Mark Aubele · 10-23-2018, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by TUN3D

Mark Aubele > Thank you! Will look into it.

Steve Barnett > Thank you as well. Going to take a look.

No problem. Pretty sure it was around 750 shipped.

ilikebmxbikes · 10-24-2018, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by TUN3D

ilikebmxbikes > Whats up brother! Good to see you're still around. I can get one built, no issues. Got a good stable of fabricators in my corner, but I'm just looking for something OTC that I can bolt-on myself at the shop. Been away for a while, I remember you last getting the M3...how's that coming along? What other rides you into these days?

Man it's been a while.

I put the 4.6L v8 in the original v8 car and I got a second 135i which I am making into a rallycross car.

hellrotm · 10-24-2018, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ilikebmxbikes

Man it's been a while.

I put the 4.6L v8 in the original v8 car and I got a second 135i which I am making into a rallycross car.

Look who has been holding out on the updates. Looking good!

chris82 · 09-01-2020, 08:46 PM

Bumping this thread, I'm looking at a half cage from Autopower, specifically the bolt in 'Race Roll Bar'. Does anyone know what a shop would charge to install this? I called Autopower directly and they said a decent shop would charge $600. I live on the east coast so would be doing it at a shop local to me, just want to hear what some other people have paid before I go asking around. Thanks!

If you have any other suggestions for a bar, let me know. I'd like to spend max of $2k total on this.

I called BR racing the other day and they said they no longer make or have the jigs for the cage, and do not plan on bringing it back.

JM98 · 09-02-2020, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by chris82

Bumping this thread, I'm looking at a half cage from Autopower, specifically the bolt in 'Race Roll Bar'. Does anyone know what a shop would charge to install this? I called Autopower directly and they said a decent shop would charge $600. I live on the east coast so would be doing it at a shop local to me, just want to hear what some other people have paid before I go asking around. Thanks!

If you have any other suggestions for a bar, let me know. I'd like to spend max of $2k total on this.

I called BR racing the other day and they said they no longer make or have the jigs for the cage, and do not plan on bringing it back.

Most shops will weld in a custom 6 point cage for 2k, best to get a few quotes. Bolt in cages are really only cost effective if you are installing them yourself.

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Mark Aubele Private 43 Rep 82 Posts Drives: '12 135i Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa iTrader: (0)	If you are speaking of a rollbar and not an actual rollcage, Autopower now makes one for the one series. We have one in my wife's 135i hillclimb/TT car, fits very well and passes SCCA Level 4 (hillclimb) tech. Was having a very hard time finding one when I was prepping the car for her and was going to have a guy build one (the ones I see on the market wouldn't pass tech IMO), they came out with one around March of last year.
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Steve Barnett New Member 9 Rep 11 Posts Drives: 2012 128i Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: sunderland iTrader: (0)	I have a half cage available in the track section of the forum. Under half cage / harness bar.
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TUN3D Major 193 Rep 1,181 Posts Drives: none Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: none iTrader: (17)	ilikebmxbikes > Whats up brother! Good to see you're still around. I can get one built, no issues. Got a good stable of fabricators in my corner, but I'm just looking for something OTC that I can bolt-on myself at the shop. Been away for a while, I remember you last getting the M3...how's that coming along? What other rides you into these days? __________________
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TUN3D Major 193 Rep 1,181 Posts Drives: none Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: none iTrader: (17)	Mark Aubele > Thank you! Will look into it. Steve Barnett > Thank you as well. Going to take a look. __________________
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chris82 Brigadier General 827 Rep 3,856 Posts Drives: 128i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NY NY iTrader: (8) Garage List 2009 BMW 128i [9.80]	Bumping this thread, I'm looking at a half cage from Autopower, specifically the bolt in 'Race Roll Bar'. Does anyone know what a shop would charge to install this? I called Autopower directly and they said a decent shop would charge $600. I live on the east coast so would be doing it at a shop local to me, just want to hear what some other people have paid before I go asking around. Thanks! If you have any other suggestions for a bar, let me know. I'd like to spend max of $2k total on this. I called BR racing the other day and they said they no longer make or have the jigs for the cage, and do not plan on bringing it back.
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