SilverGT3

Hi All,

I am considering converting my 996 GT3 to full track duty and I am working out the budget for new belts, seats etc. etc. I would like to replace the Porsche bolt in cage with a Cup car cage that is welded in. I realize it is custom made and doesn't come off the shelf. So my question is, how much should I budget for the cage itself, I'll be gutting the car myself. Thanks in advance for your inputs.

darrendeguire

roughly 2k to 3k is my experience.

mglobe

I'd say more like $3k to $3.5k.

Mark in Baltimore

$2,000 for a custom cage would be a real bargain, not to say that it can't be done and done properly. However, I think most shops are going to charge at least $3,000 and maybe $4,000 if any cage painting is involved.

DanR

where are you based?

darrendeguire

Can only say my experience...I paid 2400 last year for 993 cup replica cage in my car.

TRT41

I just had a cup car cage installed in my '02 996. I highly recommend Todd Opperman at Topp Racing located at Motor Sport Ranch Cresson, Texas. As MGlobe said above $3-3.5K
http://www.toppracing.com/cages.html not connected just a happy customer.

DanR

Try cagethis.com in MA, great value and great work (pm me for price)

Chulo

x2. Todd did some extensive mods to my cage and does great work!

95ONE

After doing mine.. (have done some easy drag 6 and 8 points, but nothing like this) I would never charge less than 3K to do it.. ever.

mglobe

x100000000000000

Todd's cages are great. I've personally seen them tested in battle and all drivers walked away unscathed. Great guy to do business with too.

dave morris

Sell your GT3 ... and buy a Cup?

M758

2k minimum 3.5k for a fancy job.

There is a range since some shops charge more than others and depending how many extra options beyond the basic.

VERBOTN

+1 unless you really want the creative & project experience with the added benefit of no secondary market.

onefastviking

Done properly is the key thing, not just in execution but in design.
Things like cage tubes not welded all the way around, don't buy the builder telling you they can't reach back there. Tubes that dead end, etc etc.
I would plan on a min of 3k budget and for some extra features plan on more. I personally charge more for mine, but my cages also offer more.
It's not uncommon to have all the glass out of a car and even cut off the roof or cut access holes in floor to properly weld/build the cage, a good cage builder will do what is needed and charge accordingly.