Roll Cages for modern saloon cars

	This Volvo S80 was one of three fitted with cages for a special project. The cars were essentially still in standard spec. and the roll cages had to be removable once the project was finished.
	Only a back half cage was required but it had to be installed with minimum disruption of the interior trim, hence the sheet of aluminium protecting the leather upholstery.
	Cage mounts were all bolt-in and had to be in such positions that the mounts would be covered by standard trim when the cages were removed.
	Not quite classic yet but a VW Jetta is quite unusual. This car is intended for fast road and track day use, hence the door bars and rear diagonal brace are removable. Note the plates joining the cage to the windscreen pillar. There are also plates joining the door shuts to the main loop.
	Both sides of the back part of the cage showing bolt-in diagonal and door bars in place.
	Front part of the cage has triangulation from the dash cross bar to the top mounts for the front struts.
	BMW M3 fitted with complete bolt-in cage retaining all interior trim.
	Shown here before front tubes and door bars fitted.
	Back braces to rear wheel arches before being hidden by rear seat back.
	Classic Mini Cooper. This roll cage was fitted in Andrew Taylor's Mini to provide protection in everyday motoring in a vehicle which was designed long before current safety standards were defined (or necessary) and allow for occasional visits to the track.
	Front top tube out of sight and fitted around electric sun roof mechanism.
	Back braces down on to rear wheel arch.
	Box added to sill area to provide solid mount for front tube.

Date	03-May-2006
Pictures by	Andrew Taylor and Webmaster