Brown Davis Roll cages

cshaks · Postby **cshaks** » Fri Feb 01, 2008 3:58 pm

Hi All.
As I understand it at the moment, only the steel Brown Davis cage for the MX5 is CAMS approved. Chroming it is also not an option as far as I know.
Does anyone know whether the same policy applies to nickel plating a steel cage??
I have seen some nickel plated steel on cars and at loks fantastic, but would it still be CAMS legal?
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks
Chris

Mr_Q · Postby **Mr_Q** » Fri Feb 01, 2008 6:46 pm

From what I understand the polished BD bar isn't CAMS approved because it's not steel. I'd guess (but you'd need to check) that plating the steel one in something shiny would be ok.

CT · Postby CT » Fri Feb 01, 2008 6:48 pm

You need to look at schedule J on www.cams.com.au - I can't find any mention of it in last years manual. Powder coating and painting are the way to go unless you want a show car.

A final note I point out very often about cages. The ROPS compliance procedure is that until fitted in your car, inspected and approved - no cage is CAMS approved - regardless of what you hear. Merely fitting a steel X brand bar does not constitute a CAMS approved ROPS - it must go through the approval process and be granted the sticker. And then, it only matters, if the car requires a log book for competition.

Fatty · Postby **Fatty** » Fri Feb 01, 2008 7:18 pm

cshaks, if you are only looking at doing club sprints with the vic mx5 club, i don't think it needs to be cams approved.

but check with sam or greg to be sure. just send them an email.

Matty · Postby **Matty** » Fri Feb 01, 2008 7:50 pm

Fatty wrote:cshaks, if you are only looking at doing club sprints with the vic mx5 club, i don't think it needs to be cams approved.

but check with sam or greg to be sure. just send them an email.

True. It's mentioned in the rules as I recall (ie that it should be CAMS approved), but that's more to stop people buying style bar mousetraps and thinking they'll be safe. I don't think anyone at that level of competition will harass you for it.

cshaks · Postby **cshaks** » Tue Feb 05, 2008 9:15 pm

Thanks for the replies on this one guys!
I have the answer now.
I have been in contact with the chap who builds the cages at Brown Davis, and they will not certify any cage that has been chromed or nickel plated. THis is due to the process possibly causing brittling in the steel.
Fair enough I say!
Looks like satin black powder coat for me!
Cheers
Chris

Grumpy · Postby **Grumpy** » Tue Feb 05, 2008 9:26 pm

You are right Fatty. Club events etc are not a problem, unless it is a state level event, and then the roll bar should be 50mm above your helmet ! So far that rule is not enforced by the scrutineers, but it may happen

cshaks · Postby **cshaks** » Tue Feb 05, 2008 9:51 pm

Grumpy wrote:You are right Fatty. Club events etc are not a problem, unless it is a state level event, and then the roll bar should be 50mm above your helmet ! So far that rule is not enforced by the scrutineers, but it may happen

Sounds like I am lucky to be short.........!!!!