Roll Cage

TANKSLAPPER · 12-07-2009, 10:28 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.

azrael · 12-07-2009, 11:19 AM

Looks like a proper job that, very nice

digi · 12-07-2009, 02:54 PM

this is how they should hv left the factory. Lovely.

Craig · 12-07-2009, 07:52 PM

Yeh, I agree thats how it should have left the factory!!

_Nathan_ · 13-07-2009, 06:38 PM

Great job Iain, love it.

L1ARR · 13-07-2009, 07:36 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, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Craig

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, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by L1ARR

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 · 13-07-2009, 11:24 PM

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** · 13-07-2009, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by NZ_M3

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

12-07-2009, 10:28 AM	#1
TANKSLAPPER S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 801 Casino cash: $8979	Roll Cage 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.

12-07-2009, 11:19 AM	#2
azrael S5, Sport On, DSC M-track Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Portsmouth/Reading Posts: 1,292 Casino cash: $9290	Looks like a proper job that, very nice

12-07-2009, 02:54 PM	#3
digi S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 486 Casino cash: $4428	this is how they should hv left the factory. Lovely.

12-07-2009, 07:52 PM	#4
Craig S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Guisborough Posts: 453 Casino cash: $4472	Yeh, I agree thats how it should have left the factory!!

13-07-2009, 06:38 PM	#5
_Nathan_ Driving it like I nicked it Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 2,099 Casino cash: $13060	Great job Iain, love it.

13-07-2009, 07:36 PM	#6
L1ARR S2 - Picking it up Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Kent Posts: 77 Casino cash: $1838	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.

13-07-2009, 11:24 PM	#9
NZ_M3 S5, Sport On, DSC M-track Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 1,434 Casino cash: $13579	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 ....