Roll cage options - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Bottledbird68 · 01-04-2018, 12:08 AM

So, I searched and didn't find anything recent on here. Aside from rpm (which is only a 6 point bar) who makes roll cages for the fifth gen verts? I don't care about removeable ones, I know I'll never take it out anyhow lol. Weld in is fine. Just looking for pics of dash bar routing and what's out there for kits and how they fit.
I'd consider the rpm 6 point but regional nhra tech inspector told me they're only good to 11.00 in the convertible and I'm really hoping to dip into the 10's at some point in the next couple seasons so debating just going all out now on the full cage.
So, thoughts, opinions?

Screwblower · 01-04-2018, 08:06 PM

Next stop is a 8.50 cert cage.

Craig B · 01-04-2018, 08:17 PM

I would think your best bet is to go to a chassis shop and have 1 done. Any cage kits I have ever seen fit poorly. Can't put a price tag on safety.

600hp-lpe · 01-05-2018, 09:46 AM

I have a certified 10 point cage good for 8.50 - you need to gut the interior and put it back after the cage is installed and paint work is done. The bar across the dash is underneath (inside) the dash - the overhead bars come out through the top of the dash pad and hug the windshield pillar support posts. Very expensive and a lot of work.

Had to get rid of the rear view mirror, visors, side vents, and all airbags, as all were useless once the cage was installed.

My Camaro is pretty much race only - very limited street use.

leemozoid · 04-07-2018, 08:48 PM

So who are our RPM dealers here?

01-04-2018, 12:08 AM	#1
Bottledbird68 Drives: 2011 2ss convertible, 68 firebird Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Athol ma Posts: 142	Roll cage options So, I searched and didn't find anything recent on here. Aside from rpm (which is only a 6 point bar) who makes roll cages for the fifth gen verts? I don't care about removeable ones, I know I'll never take it out anyhow lol. Weld in is fine. Just looking for pics of dash bar routing and what's out there for kits and how they fit. I'd consider the rpm 6 point but regional nhra tech inspector told me they're only good to 11.00 in the convertible and I'm really hoping to dip into the 10's at some point in the next couple seasons so debating just going all out now on the full cage. So, thoughts, opinions?

01-04-2018, 08:06 PM	#2
Screwblower Drives: 14' 2ss convertible Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: In my underwear Posts: 119	Next stop is a 8.50 cert cage.

01-04-2018, 08:17 PM	#3
Craig B Drives: 2013 1LE Join Date: May 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 685	I would think your best bet is to go to a chassis shop and have 1 done. Any cage kits I have ever seen fit poorly. Can't put a price tag on safety.

01-05-2018, 09:46 AM	#4
600hp-lpe Drives: 2010 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NH Posts: 4,788	I have a certified 10 point cage good for 8.50 - you need to gut the interior and put it back after the cage is installed and paint work is done. The bar across the dash is underneath (inside) the dash - the overhead bars come out through the top of the dash pad and hug the windshield pillar support posts. Very expensive and a lot of work. Had to get rid of the rear view mirror, visors, side vents, and all airbags, as all were useless once the cage was installed. My Camaro is pretty much race only - very limited street use.

04-07-2018, 08:48 PM	#5
leemozoid Drives: '15 Silverado LTZ & '13 ZL1 ragtop Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Edmond, Oklahoma Posts: 313 View My Garage	So who are our RPM dealers here?