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Eternal 19th March 2012 08:49 PM

Urgent cage advice needed :D
 
Right the cage has arrived and i have noticed that the top of the rear hoop has an angle but the front hoop only has a 25' rake backwards but no inwards bend.

I cant decide what to do. Get the back hoop remade so its straight up or... have the front hoop remade so it bends backwards 25' and inwards the same as the rear. Will need to let the chap know asap to be able to place an order and recieve it by friday.





Eternal 19th March 2012 08:50 PM

Ops double post

Johno 19th March 2012 08:56 PM

Hi Alex,
My opinion rake it inwards to suit rear hoop..:D

Johno

minicountryman1961 19th March 2012 09:17 PM

I looks fine, use it as it is. When all the other tubes and the windscreen are in place and you step back from it, it will look like you designed it to be that way.

Eternal 20th March 2012 09:29 AM

I did not really notice it untill it put the crossbars in place then it makes it more noticeable as you can see the distance between bends is different.

Will be running an aero screen to keep things simple for IVA. I'm really not sure what to do.

The easy and cheap option is a new straight up rear hoop but it wont look as funky. But the proper option would be the front hoop. Bugger!

But have to admit the service from Scorpion has been fantastic and they have done everything exactly as asked. Its my fault for dodgy specification heh :)

MikeB 20th March 2012 10:55 AM

bend the front in will look best.
Personally hate bad looking cages so spend the cash and get it right as you'll always think it could have looked better!

minicountryman1961 20th March 2012 03:02 PM

if you change the rear hoop someone here will want the old one I bet.


Quote:

Originally Posted by Eternal (Post 71476)
I did not really notice it untill it put the crossbars in place then it makes it more noticeable as you can see the distance between bends is different.

Will be running an aero screen to keep things simple for IVA. I'm really not sure what to do.

The easy and cheap option is a new straight up rear hoop but it wont look as funky. But the proper option would be the front hoop. Bugger!

But have to admit the service from Scorpion has been fantastic and they have done everything exactly as asked. Its my fault for dodgy specification heh :)


james3004 20th March 2012 05:24 PM

I think I'd have the front remade to the angle of the back

Eternal 20th March 2012 08:34 PM

After having my mate sit in the car its suprising how close the rear hoop is to the head and shoulders of the driver. I think for saftey that the rear hoop to match the front is a good option.

Not thought about elbow protection yet but worth looking into! If i did have one i would make it bolt on.

Tilly819 20th March 2012 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by minicountryman1961 (Post 71484)
if you change the rear hoop someone here will want the old one I bet.

yep, me providing you could post it lol

tilly


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