crazy idea: roll cage?

wp326 · 09-08-2007, 11:48 PM

Anybody put a roll cage in E90 yet?

TurboFan · 09-09-2007, 12:07 AM

I did. it's on the front seat, holds 6 muffins or 4 croissants. I always thought it was called a breadbox though...

Seriously, i did wonder about doing it, but if I'm really going to serioulsly track this car somewhere that I need a cage, it'll need to go on a diet to the tune of ripping out half the interior. Is there a reason that you had in mind? Just my $.02.

halB · 09-09-2007, 01:19 AM

Buy an E93 instead. It has TWO on-demand pop-up roll bars behind the back seat.

wj4 · 09-09-2007, 01:21 AM

Why? You wouldn't need to unless you are tracking the car heavily and actually is required.

I see some kids out there thinking the roll cage idea would be cool and buy those roll cage kits that aren't even legal on the tracks, heh.

rsjames · 09-09-2007, 08:17 PM

The Brecht brothers have put roll cages in a couple of E92s.

Richard

Hotan Braskey · 09-09-2007, 09:13 PM

It seems strange to buy a luxury car to use primarily for tracking. Buy an old e30 or e36 M3, strap a cage in that and have a great time tearing up the track (and saving thousands of dollars).

technik111 · 09-09-2007, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Hotan Braskey

It seems strange to buy a luxury car to use primarily for tracking. Buy an old e30 or e36 M3, strap a cage in that and have a great time tearing up the track (and saving thousands of dollars).

x2...putting a role cage on is a stupid idea. Save your money and buy a real track car OR track your car in stock form.

ejazbmw · 09-09-2007, 10:24 PM

I'm not even sure an e90 or e92 are really consider track cars.....

halB · 09-09-2007, 10:44 PM

If you want a real track car you start with an M car, like an M Coupe or M3.

DrDomer · 09-09-2007, 11:13 PM

in 5 years people will be talking about the E92 as a great car to buy used as a track car... of course once they figure out the overheating issues

VMRWheels · 09-11-2007, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by ejazbmw

I'm not even sure an e90 or e92 are really consider track cars.....

well, 'tis "the ultimate driving machine," no?

S4to335 · 09-11-2007, 08:22 PM

A roll bar...bolt in...is maybe more along the lines of what you are looking for...talk to this guy if you really want to do one..

http://www.tcdesignfab.com

He build the roll cage on my race car. As for Tony.

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TurboFan Ski bum 327 Rep 6,198 Posts Drives: sideways Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Knee deep in the pow iTrader: (8)	I did. it's on the front seat, holds 6 muffins or 4 croissants. I always thought it was called a breadbox though... Seriously, i did wonder about doing it, but if I'm really going to serioulsly track this car somewhere that I need a cage, it'll need to go on a diet to the tune of ripping out half the interior. Is there a reason that you had in mind? Just my $.02.
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halB Colonel 55 Rep 2,384 Posts Drives: W211 E350 4M MkV GTI 987.2 S Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Just north of Toronto iTrader: (0)	Buy an E93 instead. It has TWO on-demand pop-up roll bars behind the back seat. __________________ 07 E93 335i - Returned at lease end 09 W211 E350 4Matic Avant Garde - Blk/Blk, AMG pkg w/18". Sport Susp. F1 Asym. Debadged. 09 MkV GTI w/Leather & 18" Huffs. F1 Asym 10 987.2 S w/Leather sport seat, Sport Chrono, 19" Carrera S II wheels
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halB Colonel 55 Rep 2,384 Posts Drives: W211 E350 4M MkV GTI 987.2 S Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Just north of Toronto iTrader: (0)	If you want a real track car you start with an M car, like an M Coupe or M3. __________________ 07 E93 335i - Returned at lease end 09 W211 E350 4Matic Avant Garde - Blk/Blk, AMG pkg w/18". Sport Susp. F1 Asym. Debadged. 09 MkV GTI w/Leather & 18" Huffs. F1 Asym 10 987.2 S w/Leather sport seat, Sport Chrono, 19" Carrera S II wheels
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DrDomer Major 43 Rep 1,349 Posts Drives: 2004 330ci ZHP, 1999 Miata Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Iowa iTrader: (0)	in 5 years people will be talking about the E92 as a great car to buy used as a track car... of course once they figure out the overheating issues __________________ Any man who can drive safely while kissing a pretty girl is simply not giving the kiss the attention it deserves. ~Albert Einstein
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S4to335 Brigadier General 460 Rep 4,380 Posts Drives: 2014 Audi A4 / 91 Track Miata Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Jose, CA iTrader: (5) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i sedan [8.00]	A roll bar...bolt in...is maybe more along the lines of what you are looking for...talk to this guy if you really want to do one.. http://www.tcdesignfab.com He build the roll cage on my race car. As for Tony. __________________ Car is now gone .... :-(
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