jared@lethal Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 Well the time has come. Not only to become safe, but legal. We're having an 8.50 certified cage put in the car. Fully custom built by a good friend of ours. I dropped the car off this afternoon and Dave sent me this to my phone towards the end of the day. Although scary to see it's just another step we need to take towards our 8 sec pass with the stock 6 speed. I'll be sure to continue posting pics and updates on how the car is coming along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOTVENOMGT500 Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 Holy Crap that's a big undertaking, I'm excited to see the finished cage. Are you going to try to put as full of an interior as possible? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jared@lethal Posted February 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 Just wanted to add that the cage is being done by UPR's cheif welder David Dodge located in West Palm Beach, FL not in Xianq Hai China.. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magilla12 Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 Holy Crap that's a bit undertaking, I'm excited to see the finished cage. Are you going to try to put as full of an interior as possible? Holy Crap +100, cool though, you guys are having too much fun with your car. Keep it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jared@lethal Posted February 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 Holy Crap that's a bit undertaking, I'm excited to see the finished cage. Are you going to try to put as full of an interior as possible? Nothing is being taken out of the car. It's still going to have full interior, A/C, sirius sat and all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baby Gorilla Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 Nothing is being taken out of the car. It's still going to have full interior, A/C, sirius sat and all. Yes, definitely keep Sirius-XM. Can't do without Howard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jared@lethal Posted February 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 Yes, definitely keep Sirius-XM. Can't do without Howard! Jason Ellis too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2010KonaBlueGT Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 Just wanted to add that the cage is being done by UPR's cheif welder David Dodge located in West Palm Beach, FL not in Xianq Hai China.. LOL Is he a NHRA Certified welder? You said "legal".... Phill Pollard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jared@lethal Posted February 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 Is he a NHRA Certified welder? You said "legal".... Phill Pollard I'm not sure whether David himself is a certified NHRA welder but the cage will be NHRA certified by an NHRA inspector. Jared Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blown5.4 Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 You guys have a kick ass car. Can't wait to see some new runs down the track. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awakeinAZ Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 Only thing left in the car are the door speakers.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdusseau Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 Jason Ellis too. Ah hahah, I thought I was the only one that listens to that fool. I love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jared@lethal Posted February 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2010 Here's a few more shots for you guys. Things are coming together nicely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOTVENOMGT500 Posted February 13, 2010 Report Share Posted February 13, 2010 Progressing along nicely. Some very nice welds there, always heard they should look like a roll of nickles one on top of the other. I'm not totally familar with the NHRA rules but are the door bars allowed to be swing out? Or must they be fixed, should be interesting getting in and out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jared@lethal Posted February 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2010 Progressing along nicely. Some very nice welds there, always heard they should look like a roll of nickles one on top of the other. I'm not totally familar with the NHRA rules but are the door bars allowed to be swing out? Or must they be fixed, should be interesting getting in and out. I believe swingouts may be allowed however we decided against them. Can't wait to see the car myself and post some more pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jared@lethal Posted February 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2010 Oh Yeah!! Check how sick this turned out. I'll be picking the car up tomorrow and can't wait to see it in person. Big thanks to Dave Dodge and Jeremy from UPR for helping us out. You guys are awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamlightning03 Posted February 17, 2010 Report Share Posted February 17, 2010 wow , nice!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOTVENOMGT500 Posted February 17, 2010 Report Share Posted February 17, 2010 Amazing the full interior went back in with no issues. Looks awesome!!! I have a feeling you guys are in for a new best ET with the added strength of the cage. Any ideas on how much weight it added? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jared@lethal Posted February 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2010 Here's a few more shots of the car with the cage all finished. It came out amazing. I wish I had my camera with me as these cell phone pics really don't display how nice things turned out. Once I have some time with the car I'll get some good ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jared@lethal Posted February 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2010 Certified Street Car...I-95 baby:banana: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2010KonaBlueGT Posted February 23, 2010 Report Share Posted February 23, 2010 Certified Wow. NICE JOB! My original question was in regards to your welder being NHRA certified or not and that was to lead up to this... What was the process to get it certified? How "extensive" (intrusive?) was it? He no doubt knows how to weld *right* and I can say that from the perspective of a experienced welder. I'm *really* impressed with how the bars go through the interior parts (kick panels, package tray, etc.). Again, NICE job, Phill Pollard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOTVENOMGT500 Posted February 23, 2010 Report Share Posted February 23, 2010 Congrats, looking forward to seeing how she does at the track, she must feel really really tight now with the full cage, not a squeak was heard only exhaust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jared@lethal Posted February 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2010 Wow. NICE JOB! My original question was in regards to your welder being NHRA certified or not and that was to lead up to this... What was the process to get it certified? How "extensive" (intrusive?) was it? He no doubt knows how to weld *right* and I can say that from the perspective of a experienced welder. I'm *really* impressed with how the bars go through the interior parts (kick panels, package tray, etc.). Again, NICE job, Phill Pollard Phil, The NHRA inspector came to where the cage was installed this morning where he met with me and David Dodge the fabricator. It was $235.00 for the inspection. It took less than 20 minutes. He just poked around a bit, asked a few questions, measured the thickness of the bars and gave us a pass. It was easy as can be. Thanks a bunch as well. We're very impressed with the work that Dave did. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to any one of my customers or friends. Jared Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alansvt Posted February 23, 2010 Report Share Posted February 23, 2010 RED DRAGONS>>>>>>>>>>> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baby Gorilla Posted February 24, 2010 Report Share Posted February 24, 2010 Wow, very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jared@lethal Posted February 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2010 RED DRAGONS>>>>>>>>>>> Hell yeah. I listen to Ellis every afternoon at 3. Good stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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