Rollcages - Sparco/OMP?

[1275GT]

I'm currently in the market for a cage for my BMW e30. At the moment it's a road rally car but hopefully in time we will do stage rallying with it. So the cage needs to be FIA approved, and I'm also keen to go for a bolt in cage.

The three options for a bolt in seem to be Sparco/OMP/Safety Devices.

I have a Saftey Devices cage in a mini and it's very nice, but also very expensive for the e30! I have no experience of the Sparco or OMP cages, so if anyone has any input on these two?

[Birdthom]

I have an OMP but from the cages I've seen I'd definitely go for safety devices if I was after another bolt-in. Jimmy Cuthbert at RPM can supply them for the e30 (no connection, just a fellow racer in Production BMW).

HTH.

[magpies]

may? be cheaper to have one made to measure - try Geronimo Cages of Hartlepool 01429 291113

they've just made one for my tvr. It is certified to MSA Blue Book spec for stage rallying

[1275GT]

Thanks for the info I'll give them a call! How's the quality of it?

[magpies]

mine is absolutely fine - good welding finish

had mine powder coated by others (Motorcool) but geronimo can do their own now but limited colours (I have not seen the finish)

[thunderbelmont]

Two other options are Rollcentre - 01480 464052, or Fabricage, 01223 870563
Both most recommended.

[1275GT]

Thanks for the suggestions, I've been in touch with Tornado Motorsport in Derbyshire and they seem knowledgable and are sensibly priced.

I'll give the others a call though

[toyski]

we run several cars (6) and purchased a cage from roll center after a long wait and several exchanges it arrived, it was too heavy, didnt fit and looked rough as. it now lies in a corner of the yard scrap as they wouldnt accept it back. go for safety devices better fit& quality !!!!!

[magpies]

Or take your car to Hartlepool as you are close - they will make a bespoke one

to Blue Book - weld in / bolt in or whatever - they are local so easy to ensure you get what you want. Much easier than dealing over the phone and postage etc.

[rallycross]

I had an omp bolt in cage in one of my racing cars and I wouldnt want to have another like that - not strong enough. Take a look at a few other peoples cages and see what you think - stage rallying = trees etc - no point saving a few pounds and having a cheap cage.