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TANKSLAPPER
12-07-2009, 11:28 AM
Geoff & Matt at ETA Motorsport at Brands Hatch did the work. I must say they did an excellent job, and they very knowledgeable with regards to BM's. I would recommended them, 5 star.

My aim is to build a Track day car which I can use on the road with standard insurance, ½ cages are easier to insure because of the less likelihood of head injuries to the driver and passenger whilst not wearing crash helmets on the road.

Putting in a full cage is too much agro , getting in and out, messes up the dash.

I have come up with a idea from Custom Cages who build full 8 point cages for e46, basically its ½ the package.

I just want protection in case of a roll over. You need some protection when wearing full harnesses, on track days.

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azrael
12-07-2009, 12:19 PM
Looks like a proper job that, very nice
digi
12-07-2009, 03:54 PM
this is how they should hv left the factory. Lovely. :drool:
Craig
12-07-2009, 08:52 PM
Yeh, I agree thats how it should have left the factory!!
_Nathan_
13-07-2009, 07:38 PM
Great job Iain, love it.
L1ARR
13-07-2009, 08:36 PM
I can say that I know Matt & Geoff from ETA, they come with a wealth of knowledge where BMWs are concerned. Cage looks good, how long did it take.
shimmy
13-07-2009, 08:36 PM
Yeh, I agree thats how it should have left the factory!!

i do not agree. BMW sell the cars as 4 seaters and it is a good selling point for people that buy them as day to day family cars (i am convinced they wouldnt have sold 200 caged cars on 2003/4)

BUT maybe a caged clubsport option would have been nice
TANKSLAPPER
13-07-2009, 09:57 PM
I can say that I know Matt & Geoff from ETA, they come with a wealth of knowledge where BMWs are concerned. Cage looks good, how long did it take.

They took a couple of weeks to fit the cage and spray it, but they did some other work as well. ie servicing, fixing door lock, solved a light knocking noise which I had from my suspension.

All in a great service.
NZ_M3
14-07-2009, 12:24 AM
VERY NICE!!!

Although personally I'd have taken the rear 1/4 panels out or put the OEM M3 item back in or something or at least something that allows easy removal I suppose - you'd never get those panels out now without cutting the roll cage ...

But great looking cage overall.


Personally I think it'd have been nice if BMW offered a club sport bolt in cage for the CSL much like the GT3 for those track junkies ....
shimmy
14-07-2009, 12:36 AM
VERY NICE!!!



Personally I think it'd have been nice if BMW offered a club sport bolt in cage for the CSL much like the GT3 for those track junkies ....



i agree, the clubsport package is what should have been optional and i bet in the E92 it would have been an option if they would have gone thru with it
pinkpanther008
14-07-2009, 10:22 AM
Hi,
Anymore pics of the install?
Bealo
14-07-2009, 12:40 PM
I like it! not sure as i would have it done to my car as i use the back seats quite a bit with my Daughter...
Paul Eggleton
15-07-2009, 11:36 AM
That looks a very nice job. I would now try and get a nicely cut piece of CF as a seperator between boot and passenger compartment
TANKSLAPPER
15-07-2009, 11:45 AM
That looks a very nice job. I would now try and get a nicely cut piece of CF as a seperator between boot and passenger compartment

I thought of that, the only down side was I couldn't get my track wheels in.

I may do it in later as it would cut down on the road noise from the boot area.
3wheels3
15-07-2009, 10:17 PM
Looks good and as others have said it should've been like this from start at least as option. Insurance always puts me off doing something like this but that may be wrong?
windy
17-07-2009, 12:45 AM
Has anyone (John?) considered doing a bolt-in half cage for the E46? Not necessarily something to stiffen up the shell, just something to give a bit more crash protection for trackdays.

Something with a main hoop, and the arms that go to the rear arches (or whatever) would be good as it would keep the car usable (these arms could go where the separate 'bolster' things are for the rear seat back) and there could be a bolt-in diagonal and/or harness bar.

And if you could do if got about £500.... :whistle: