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Old 30-03-2005
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Just buy a REALLY good helmet

Doggie, can't comment on front leg to floor mounting. I went the sport cage-ish route and bolted to firewall with angle steel (plus other improvements done by a professional). Will only change the design when the comp of that week knocks me back.

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CAMS schmams...every bloody 4wd comp runs it's own rules at present anyway

For comp rules at the moment what's kosha one day is a deathtrap the next.

I do like the xtreme winch challenge system - sign your life away - you say it's safe - it's safe. Puts the onus (anoos ?) back on the gumby behind the wheel. More responsiblity is required not more litigation.

I reckon use CAMS (and your state's ADRs if legality is an issue) as a rule if you're spending big bucks for a cage but ultimately get what you're happy with for your needs.

I've seen a very dodgily-welded gal pipe cage which snapped off cleanly at some points at the "welds" after a multiple rollover which probably barely saved the driver's life.

Although bodge is definately not recommended when it comes to safety..
.. the bottom line : any beef's gotta be better than the stock toothpick cage for a big accy.

Think about it next time your seeing sky through the windshield

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