Yes, thanks. I agree the Watson cage is the cage of choice, but again, its heavy. Another option is don't put the cage in, and focus my efforts on making the car lighter where I can. I assume it is heavy for a reason..... Watson makes some pretty good stuff for race applications and if it didn't have to be that heavy, I'm sure it wouldn't be. I spoke to their engineering department way back when I installed it with a few questions, maybe it might be worth talking to them again about a light weight alternative. I like the additional safety factory and having harnesses, but again, its a hit on weight and performance.I would just use the Watson cage. It's a good cage, and you can spend a ton of dough to save 10-20 lbs and get something that functionally won't be any better. It's not like you are going to lose prize money if you are half a second slower on your lap times.
At this point, just get a Mustang GT4 if you want a track car.Thank you. If we were talking 40 pounds for a bolt in, that would be one thing, but the GT500 is already weight challenged right out of the gate (based upon internet speculation). I was hoping there was an off the shelf solution. I can't and won't throw a 75 pound bolt in cage into a car that's already probably going to be on the heavier side of things.
I guess the only thing is to start looking at weight reduction methods, such as removing seats, lithium battery, etc.
I was thinking that too. Get a one off carbon fiber roll bar made. $$$$What about carbon fiber?
Should only be like $100. A do it yourself kind of thing!
This,But seriously, a cage is a safety device. When you need it, I guarantee the last thing that will be on your mind is how heavy it is.
Yes. I know you have multiples.I already have a base R for that, but thanks for the great idea.