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[Artful Dodger]

awsome!   

 

but oversills     hahaha just kidding mate stronger for the rally yumps and bumps;)

 

 

yeah ive just fitted that cage to mine, was easier for me, mines a mk2, but still.. bit of a bugger none the less!  

 

 

 

have you strengthened any of the shell at all? are you going to modify the subframes for jacking points so you can do it quickly and no positioning hassle?

[RODZMINI71]

This is how i ensured the front end went back together nicely before i Hacked it all off !

 

I welded steal from the Bulkhead to the front of the Subframe 

Edited by RODZMINI71, 20 December 2013 - 09:21 PM.

[RODZMINI71]

I'v strengthen both Sub frames as per D.V Book.Seam welded and fitted gussets and lots of Red Oxide. I'v not gone to too much effort to strengthen the shell as i knew i was fitting a 8 point cage.I would not bother fitting anything less really.Pain in the rear having to cut squares out of the outer sill tho, I welded in 4mm plates for extra strength for the Roll Cage Mounting points. I'v also beefed up each end of the sills with 4mmm plates (Jacking Points) and also welded angle steel along the Rear Sub frame (Jacking Point). 

 

How is it easier to fit a Roll Cage in a  Mk 2 ?????

[Artful Dodger]

I'v strengthen both Sub frames as per D.V Book.Seam welded and fitted gussets and lots of Red Oxide. I'v not gone to too much effort to strengthen the shell as i knew i was fitting a 8 point cage.I would not bother fitting anything less really.Pain in the rear having to cut squares out of the outer sill tho, I welded in 4mm plates for extra strength for the Roll Cage Mounting points. I'v also beefed up each end of the sills with 4mmm plates (Jacking Points) and also welded angle steel along the Rear Sub frame (Jacking Point). 

 

How is it easier to fit a Roll Cage in a  Mk 2 ?????

 

sounds ideal:)  

 

no idea, didnt touch the roof like yours did though, practically walked in!  fitted better than my 6 point SC in my GT..

[RODZMINI71]

 

Found these pictures of me seam welding and plating the rear subframe 

[DugganC17]

looking good what sort of events you looking to do with it forest or sealed surface events

[RODZMINI71]

I'd planed to do forest type events eventually but as the build costs increase i'm not sure if i'll bring her out in the rain !!! lol I'm hoping to enter some Historic rally's next year along with some hill climbs. Entering the RAC 2015 is my goal ! Hence the Belt & Braces Build. I don't think she'll be light enough to keep up with the Anorexic Track Cars  But he who dares wins !!

[jpw1275]

Looking good mate.... My car was also used for hill climbs before I got it.... I've just finished converting the rear back to seats and putting the rear bins back in, I've kept the cage in as well.....:0)... Enjoy the build

Nice to see another teal blue ...:0)

Cheers James

Edited by jpw1275, 22 December 2013 - 08:22 AM.

[jpw1275]

With the cage feet , have you bolted these straight to the floor and rear arch ? On mine they where plates welded to the floor and arches then bolted through these, on the sills there's one on the inside and one outside

Cheers james

[thetrev.com]

Do you have any more photos of the cage and monuting points and where did you get it from can only see 6 point cages on safety devices

 

thanks

trev

[jpw1275]

Hi trev, il get some posted either later today or tomorrow buddy..... I'm not sure where it came from as it was already fitted when I bought the car

Cheers james

[RODZMINI71]

I bought the 8 Point S.D Cage from Mini Sport.  

 

If you have any Pictures of your Teal Blue Mini i would really like to see them as i have not had mine out in natural light yet and i would be nice to see what she might look like 

[RODZMINI71]

 

I found a suitible Diff for my Build in one of my old Gearbox's. Not sure what car it was from originally but the ratio works out as 3.9  Did The Allegro's have this ratio diff ???

Edited by RODZMINI71, 24 December 2013 - 08:02 AM.

[RODZMINI71]

 

 

Enjoyed rebuilding my Gear Box over Christmas.

 

Modifications - Center Oil Pick Up Pipe

                        New Bearings Throughout

                        4 Pin Diff

                        3.9 Finel Drive

 

Have not yet completed as I'm short of a shim to pack Final Drive Bearing Grrrrrrrrrrrrrr !!!!!!

Edited by RODZMINI71, 01 January 2014 - 12:14 PM.

[RODZMINI71]

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