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Choosing a roll cage for your vehicle comes down to a few key considerations. Whether you’re a weekend racer, professional driver or just a car enthusiast looking to upgrade your vehicle, you’ll want to make the best choice. With this in mind, we’ve put together a few points you should assess when making a selection. Read on to find out more.
The material of your roll cage plays a big role in its overall strength. The two most common materials used are mild steel and chromoly steel. Mild steel is popular due to how available, and affordable it is. What’s more, it’s also strong enough for most racing applications and is easier to weld and work with. Chromoly steel, on the other hand, is lighter and stronger than mild steel but tends to be more expensive. It’s also more challenging to weld correctly, meaning that professional installation is often required.
When choosing the material, think about your car’s weight and performance needs. If you are building a high-performance track car, the lighter weight of chromoly might be worth the investment.
Roll cage design is equally as important as the materials it’s made from. A poorly fitted roll cage won’t give you the level of protection you need in the event of a crash. Roll cages come in different designs, from basic four-point cages to more complex multi-point setups.
For regular track use, a six-point roll cage offers a great balance between safety and weight. It protects the front, rear, and sides of the car, providing full coverage in the event of a rollover. For those pushing their cars to the limits, a multi-point roll cage adds extra reinforcement and is a better option for serious racers.
To summarise, we advise you make sure that the roll cage fits your car properly. A custom-made cage will always be a better fit than a generic one, and it’s worth investing in professional installation to ensure everything is secure.
Before installing any roll cage, it’s important to make sure it meets the safety regulations of the motorsport or event you’ll be participating in. Different organisations have different rules regarding the design, material, and installation of roll cages. For example, some racing bodies may require a certain thickness of steel or a specific type of welding for safety reasons.
Make sure to check the rules set by governing bodies like the Motorsport UK.
Even with the best materials and design, a roll cage can only provide protection if it is installed properly. Professional installation ensures that the cage is securely mounted to the car’s chassis, with all necessary reinforcements in place. Poorly installed cages can increase the risk of injury in an accident, as they may not be able to absorb the impact correctly.
We’ve got a wide range of products for you to choose from. Whether you need a roll cage, door card, jacking bar or more, get in touch with Caged Laser Engineering today.