Finally got her back from the shop (Caged Edition)

[NakNak]

Was time to get rid of my old roll bar and put in a full IP cage. Car is still dirty as hell but really wanted to get the cage painted while I had a few days off. Pics were taken with a Fisheye so they are somewhat disoriented. Enjoy :D

Straight from the Shop
http://naknak.smugmug.com/Cars/Painting-Cage-Jan-2011/Painting-Cage-Jan-2011-020/1160195344_gnFAZ-XL.jpg

http://naknak.smugmug.com/Cars/Painting-Cage-Jan-2011/Painting-Cage-Jan-2011-040/1160196725_YMVuv-XL.jpg

Primer
http://naknak.smugmug.com/Cars/Painting-Cage-Jan-2011/Painting-Cage-Jan-2011-063/1160198233_kq5Nu-XL.jpg

GT3 RS Orange
http://naknak.smugmug.com/Cars/Painting-Cage-Jan-2011/Painting-Cage-Jan-2011-066/1160198541_SbJEg-XL.jpg

http://naknak.smugmug.com/Cars/Painting-Cage-Jan-2011/Painting-Cage-Jan-2011-085/1160199102_bhnQp-XL.jpg

[anM3itbe]

So F'in awesome!

[Thehemiman12345]

So F'in awesome!

What he said^

[GTRSv]

nice work!

how long did the whole process take??

[JBURGS47]

Certified badass. The best part is that it's a track car and it serves a purpose. I can't wait to see the completed interior.

[PHARMDVIPER]

looks great

[gjVah]

Sweet..... :)


(how hard are you planning to roll? lol)

[NakNak]

nice work!

how long did the whole process take??

The shop took a couple months for the cage because they were doing it as a side job. The paint took a day to prep and a day to paint.

[maskellBYAH]

Your car looks edible

[Sam Son]

any shots of rear visibility? Looks pretty good

[elliott95]

Nice looks so cool perfect for a track car.

Also you didnt care about the over spray?

Any finished shots?????

[mdschurtz]

holy fisheye batman

[ilya1585]

Looks great. Was the old cage a 4pt.? For sale?

[hc1001]

nice naknak.

[NakNak]

any shots of rear visibility? Looks pretty good

I can get some later, I'm not usually looking out the back :devillook

[randytt]

I can get some later, I'm not usually looking out the back :devillook
Cause your red mistin' trying to chase me down.

Cage looks gay. Let me have it.

[Sam Son]

I can get some later, I'm not usually looking out the back :devillook
I KNEW you were gonna say that

[OneSickM]

speechless

[NakNak]

Nice looks so cool perfect for a track car.

Also you didnt care about the over spray?

Any finished shots?????

I was fairly worried about over spray. The car had a nice layer of dust, dirt, and grease from the shop so everywhere I missed I can probably just wipe clean. Will have finished shots next week.

[whitebeast]

That looks super awesome, bet your neghibors got a good laugh!

[jeremy5000]

Wow that looks awesome, cant wait for finished shots.

[blitz355]

Thats full time right there!

[FastAlpine]

Looks amazing. Always loved you car.

[NakNak]

Looks great. Was the old cage a 4pt.? For sale?

Old roll bar was a Kirk 4-pt. Sorry but I sold it a couple of months ago locally.

Thanks for all the comments!

[hi its me alec]

Holy balls, now that's a nice cage.

[Doespike]

Looks great!! Can't wait to see the finished interior..

[M13]

Nice. Who did the cage? Getting your racing license this year?

[NakNak]

Cause your red mistin' trying to chase me down.

Cage looks gay. Let me have it.

:shifty

[Suspence]

SO sick, I'm gonna do that to my e30 one dya

[Compactive]

in for more pics

[3MPowered]

Yes! So boss!

[NakNak]

Nice. Who did the cage? Getting your racing license this year?

Ellsworth did my cage. We shall see how much time I have this year to get my license.

[Bobby Autogeek]

Looks safe to me.

[maximumpsi]

Badass. I love it.

[Pino]

i really like how you captured everything w that lens. awesome photography. and one hell ova' cage!

[tspool]

Changing pants... Love the color too, E92 GTS style :)

[rGrissM3]

you should daily this car.

[NakNak]

Looks great!! Can't wait to see the finished interior..

Hopefully will have interior finished by this weekend.

[arthothezilvian]

You sir, are most likely, living the life. Great work.

[rayyLo]

niceeee

[NakNak]

you should daily this car.

It makes it onto the street once in a while :devillook

[volodka1985]

any vids of the car in action?

[luv4myE36]

now you gotta post pics in the track forum and let the cage nazi's have at it!
looks sweet man, hope you NEVER have to test it out

[BeansM3]

That color is full of win! I love it!

[rbk74360]

awesome car and rollcage

[NakNak]

any vids of the car in action?

Most of my vids are on my comp and I have been too busy/lazy to edit them :(. Just got a new HD GoPro so I will hopefully have some new footage soon that I will post up :D

[Touhou]

I don't claim to have any knowledge building cages, but I'm pretty sure I read somewhere that cut/welded door bars can break off in a side impact and impale the driver/passenger. I was pretty sure the only safe way was to bend two bars and gusset them together.

Still looks good though.

[m3j0n]

I like the cage, and the color combo... but you spelled "Qween" wrong in your sig :)

[E36Guy]

Soooooo badass. :buttrock

[m3j0n]

thank you for changing that spelling for me. :)

[NakNak]

I don't claim to have any knowledge building cages, but I'm pretty sure I read somewhere that cut/welded door bars can break off in a side impact and impale the driver/passenger. I was pretty sure the only safe way was to bend two bars and gusset them together.

Still looks good though.

I have seen cages done both ways. I think I will have some gussets made and welded in there just to be on the safe side.

[elliott95]

Update????????????????????????????? Also i am getting the splitter you have is it any good by chance?

[bimmeracer3]

Looks awesome
What did you use to paint the cage?
Professional or Spray Paint?

[NakNak]

Update????????????????????????????? Also i am getting the splitter you have is it any good by chance?

Mainly waiting for parts to install the bimmerworld door panels and the bimmerworld dash plate to install my gauges. Also waiting on new light weight battery, shifter stuff, etc. I will have updates by the end of next weekend hopefully :D

I really like the splitter, I wish it went back a little further but other than that its great.

[llegos]

Why no nascar bars on the drivers side?

[LAWLence]

Why no nascar bars on the drivers side?

Extra weight

[NakNak]

Looks awesome
What did you use to paint the cage?
Professional or Spray Paint?

Thanks, I used 5 cans primer, 5 cans color matched paint from tower paint, and 3 cans clear coat.

[elliott95]

Ah more parts hahaha. I always have something coming to the house for my car.

I just put that splitter on and its sitting low but seems really strong. I hope it dosent take the bumper with it when i do crack it.

In for pic's.

[NakNak]

Why no nascar bars on the drivers side?

I need to retain the window and dont think I really need it. I will probably end up adding some gussets in eventually though.

[norcalbmw]

Slow!!!!

[BimmerDawg]

Money.

[mnboarder]

wow,

that is a sweet cage man:D

[bimmeracer3]

Thanks, I used 5 cans primer, 5 cans color matched paint from tower paint, and 3 cans clear coat.

Awesome Job

[shadyrick]

Thats intense man

[sisomphonE]

cutE!!!!