cage install oh boy.. - Page 2 - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

littlemags · 09-30-2015, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TKat13

Crazy question and I know it most likely does not matter in your setup; but can a cage like this be installed and still retain all the HVAC and radio, etc in the dash? Or does the HVAC have to be removed for the room needed for the cross bar in the dash area?

well...for me I will not be installing a center dash bar. It isn't a required so I am not doing it. I will be using cross gussets...at top of bars and redoing bottom plates.

Roy · 10-03-2015, 10:02 AM

I installed the dash bar and kept the heat\radio\AC. I put the bar in real low.

littlemags · 10-04-2015, 06:07 PM

Yeah. I don't think I am doing it. I know I have a lot of rewiring to do.

littlemags · 05-26-2016, 02:48 PM

Finally getting closer...been a long time since updating but I just need a few more done. Seat braces welded and floor tabs for belts welded in. Handle mount for my parachute.
I fitted my seats and trimmed up upper dash and got the bars CLOSE as possible to interior. I HOPE to have it NEXT weekend back at my shop so I can paint cage and install my windshield. THEN goes to ROY for wiring....

slojunk91 · 05-26-2016, 03:47 PM

^^^Looks beautiful. Very nice work.

sutyak · 05-26-2016, 03:48 PM

Looking great. What a ton of work. I'm hoping I can keep myself to 10.0 with a 6 point.

BONESTOCK · 05-26-2016, 04:31 PM

Dang!! Lots 'o work right thur! Looking good!

lcaptmorg · 05-27-2016, 11:15 PM

Just finished mine. A project indeed. This is team z new cage for 99-04. I have to say it was an amazing fit. I only adjusted the height of the main hoop. The rest i just cleaned up fitted and got to work.I opted not to do swing outs for now due to added weight. I may do them down the line. Sorry I didnt take pics of the the progress but here was the finished product.

TKat13 · 05-28-2016, 01:24 AM

That looks great

sutyak · 05-28-2016, 06:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TKat13

That looks great

Agreed, very clean install!

littlemags · 05-28-2016, 10:22 AM

very nice inside. like it!

slojunk91 · 05-28-2016, 10:42 AM

Nicest and cleanest install I've seen yet. Perfect.

littlemags · 06-05-2016, 08:40 PM

Tubes prepped for paint. Will do that this week and then semi back together.

littlemags · 06-06-2016, 07:59 PM

Doing a hammercoat on bar. Really wanted a tough look that matched the color of the car. Just did a small section to get an idea. Going to look bad a$$

sutyak · 06-07-2016, 07:53 AM

Definitely looks good!

10-03-2015, 10:02 AM	#27
Roy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: S.E. Mich. Posts: 3,446	Re: cage install oh boy.. I installed the dash bar and kept the heat\radio\AC. I put the bar in real low. __________________ https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=xHkA5tBV1RE

10-04-2015, 06:07 PM	#28
littlemags finally paid for Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ypsilanti Twp, Mi Posts: 4,077	Re: cage install oh boy.. Yeah. I don't think I am doing it. I know I have a lot of rewiring to do. __________________ 2004 mach 1-turbo build in progress.. Fast xfi 2.0 OLD combo- 826rwhp/720 trq -100 shot NX 9.13@154 on 100 shot NEW- in progress...

05-26-2016, 02:48 PM	#29
littlemags finally paid for Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ypsilanti Twp, Mi Posts: 4,077	Re: cage install oh boy.. Finally getting closer...been a long time since updating but I just need a few more done. Seat braces welded and floor tabs for belts welded in. Handle mount for my parachute. I fitted my seats and trimmed up upper dash and got the bars CLOSE as possible to interior. I HOPE to have it NEXT weekend back at my shop so I can paint cage and install my windshield. THEN goes to ROY for wiring.... Attached Thumbnails __________________ 2004 mach 1-turbo build in progress.. Fast xfi 2.0 OLD combo- 826rwhp/720 trq -100 shot NX 9.13@154 on 100 shot NEW- in progress...

05-26-2016, 03:47 PM	#30
slojunk91 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: NEW YORK HIGHEST TAXES IN AMERICA Posts: 603	Re: cage install oh boy.. ^^^Looks beautiful. Very nice work.

05-26-2016, 03:48 PM	#31
sutyak it's soo-tack Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fairmont, WV Posts: 2,082	Re: cage install oh boy.. Looking great. What a ton of work. I'm hoping I can keep myself to 10.0 with a 6 point. __________________ mark 2004 DSG Mach 1. Built motor. Turbo. 667whp 2006 Sonic Blue Focus. Built motor. Turbo. 12.4 @ 115mph (sold) 2003 DSG Mach 1. 12.65 @ 106 (sold)

05-26-2016, 04:31 PM	#32
BONESTOCK Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Raleigh , NC Posts: 2,093	Re: cage install oh boy.. Dang!! Lots 'o work right thur! Looking good! __________________ 2004 Torch Red Procharged Mach 1

05-27-2016, 11:15 PM	#33
lcaptmorg Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,086	Re: cage install oh boy.. Just finished mine. A project indeed. This is team z new cage for 99-04. I have to say it was an amazing fit. I only adjusted the height of the main hoop. The rest i just cleaned up fitted and got to work.I opted not to do swing outs for now due to added weight. I may do them down the line. Sorry I didnt take pics of the the progress but here was the finished product. __________________ 03 We call her Hooker. Stock Long Block 301/310 12.08@110 1.58 60ft 4400da Cams and intake 365/338 SAE 11.73@115 1.54 60ft @3400 ft DA 13.6:1 Cornfed NA 5.0 497/421 SAE 10.66@128 1.42 60ft 3000ft DA

05-28-2016, 01:24 AM	#34
TKat13 Mach-T Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: DFW Posts: 2,865	Re: cage install oh boy.. That looks great __________________ Darrell Black '04 Mach 1 Track Times (bone-stock w/drs):60 ft - 1.90 \| 1/8 - 8.67 (100 shot,E85,4:10s,Street tire):60 ft - 1.67 \| 1/8 - 7.88 New build - 750rwhp; not track tested (yet) Mods: Build Log Paint&Body Tuned by Manny @ HPP

05-28-2016, 10:22 AM	#36
littlemags finally paid for Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ypsilanti Twp, Mi Posts: 4,077	Re: cage install oh boy.. very nice inside. like it! __________________ 2004 mach 1-turbo build in progress.. Fast xfi 2.0 OLD combo- 826rwhp/720 trq -100 shot NX 9.13@154 on 100 shot NEW- in progress...

05-28-2016, 10:42 AM	#37
slojunk91 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: NEW YORK HIGHEST TAXES IN AMERICA Posts: 603	Re: cage install oh boy.. Nicest and cleanest install I've seen yet. Perfect.

06-05-2016, 08:40 PM	#38
littlemags finally paid for Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ypsilanti Twp, Mi Posts: 4,077	Re: cage install oh boy.. Tubes prepped for paint. Will do that this week and then semi back together. Attached Thumbnails __________________ 2004 mach 1-turbo build in progress.. Fast xfi 2.0 OLD combo- 826rwhp/720 trq -100 shot NX 9.13@154 on 100 shot NEW- in progress... Last edited by littlemags; 06-06-2016 at 10:22 AM.

06-06-2016, 07:59 PM	#39
littlemags finally paid for Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ypsilanti Twp, Mi Posts: 4,077	Re: cage install oh boy.. Doing a hammercoat on bar. Really wanted a tough look that matched the color of the car. Just did a small section to get an idea. Going to look bad a$$ Attached Thumbnails __________________ 2004 mach 1-turbo build in progress.. Fast xfi 2.0 OLD combo- 826rwhp/720 trq -100 shot NX 9.13@154 on 100 shot NEW- in progress...

06-07-2016, 07:53 AM	#40
sutyak it's soo-tack Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fairmont, WV Posts: 2,082	Re: cage install oh boy.. Definitely looks good! __________________ mark 2004 DSG Mach 1. Built motor. Turbo. 667whp 2006 Sonic Blue Focus. Built motor. Turbo. 12.4 @ 115mph (sold) 2003 DSG Mach 1. 12.65 @ 106 (sold)

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