# does this pass inspection? **URL:** \ **Category:** Shift518 Automotive\ **Created:** [January 26, 2009, 5:19am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/does-this-pass-inspection/241587 "2009-01-26T05:19:27Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![underboosted](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/underboosted/32/6424_2.png) [@underboosted](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/underboosted)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2009, 5:19am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/does-this-pass-inspection/241587/1 "2009-01-26T05:19:27Z")
Hey I was wondering if a bolt-in cage would pass tech inspection at lvd. If not will it pass if it was welded in? ---
**Author:** ![GermanPSI](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/germanpsi/32/6353_2.png) [@GermanPSI](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GermanPSI)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2009, 5:21am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/does-this-pass-inspection/241587/2 "2009-01-26T05:21:42Z")
Cover where its bolted in with your rug, they usually just go “Hey theres a cage in the car okay”. Never seen any tec open the door and check the cage. ---
**Author:** ![underboosted](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/underboosted/32/6424_2.png) [@underboosted](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/underboosted)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2009, 5:54am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/does-this-pass-inspection/241587/3 "2009-01-26T05:54:48Z")
Alright sweet. Like my car is ever going to go that fast anyway. ---
**Author:** ![tougethisDB1](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tougethisdb1/32/6358_2.png) [@tougethisDB1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tougethisDB1)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2009, 8:13am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/does-this-pass-inspection/241587/4 "2009-01-26T08:13:11Z")
It wont if you run fast enough to require it… NHRA requires the cage to be welded, and to plates to the floor to a structure in the unibody/frame… Bolt-in cages are seen as “For show” items but will have to pass tech if it is seen in a car.According to most manufacturers, bolt-in roll cages are considered “Chassis Stiffeners” and not safety equipement (it indemnifies them from damages) I know SCCA has different rules on cages since they do allow bolt-in cages, but again, I think their used for chassis stiffening and not generally for safety since once your in a class requiring a full cage/bar, bolt-in bars are not allowed. ---
**Author:** ![psi2high](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/psi2high/32/6320_2.png) [@psi2high](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/psi2high)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2009, 8:15am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/does-this-pass-inspection/241587/5 "2009-01-26T08:15:53Z")
Yea lvd does not care what is in your car until you run an 11.49 or under ---
**Author:** ![tougethisDB1](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tougethisdb1/32/6358_2.png) [@tougethisDB1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tougethisDB1)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2009, 8:22am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/does-this-pass-inspection/241587/6 "2009-01-26T08:22:06Z")
if i heard correctly the nhra rulebook hs changed on that time. due to faster production cars. i believe its 10.99 or 10.49 now. dont quote me though i havent looked into it to be positive. ---
**Author:** ![psi2high](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/psi2high/32/6320_2.png) [@psi2high](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/psi2high)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2009, 8:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/does-this-pass-inspection/241587/7 "2009-01-26T08:25:14Z")
They have not changed it yet but they are going to.Convertibles running 13.49 and under are going to need roll bars at least from what I hear ---
**Author:** ![tougethisDB1](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tougethisdb1/32/6358_2.png) [@tougethisDB1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tougethisDB1)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2009, 8:26am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/does-this-pass-inspection/241587/8 "2009-01-26T08:26:39Z")
thanks for the info. ---
**Author:** ![psi2high](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/psi2high/32/6320_2.png) [@psi2high](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/psi2high)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2009, 8:37am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/does-this-pass-inspection/241587/9 "2009-01-26T08:37:25Z")
I know Adam or 94gt5.0 has alot of the updated rules ---
**Author:** ![underboosted](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/underboosted/32/6424_2.png) [@underboosted](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/underboosted)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2009, 12:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/does-this-pass-inspection/241587/10 "2009-01-26T12:49:23Z")
So it sounds like It will be good unless I run 9’s.AND WE ALL KNOW THATS NOT GOING TO HAPPEN! ---
**Author:** ![big\_red](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/big_red/32/6328_2.png) [@big\_red](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/big_red)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2009, 5:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/does-this-pass-inspection/241587/11 "2009-01-26T17:07:20Z")
i wouldnt worry about it, LVD is not very strict. they believed me when I told them my supercharged cobra had 280 hp ---
**Author:** ![94Gt5.0](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/94gt5.0/32/6377_2.png) [@94Gt5.0](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/94Gt5.0)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2009, 5:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/does-this-pass-inspection/241587/12 "2009-01-26T17:17:50Z")
i went 11.3X’s all day with no cage, no BS from em at all. You’ll be aiiiight. Unless you plan on going to some legit tracks like E-Town, or Atco… ---
**Author:** ![Mk4\_30R\_Ban](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mk4_30r_ban/32/6347_2.png) [@Mk4\_30R\_Ban](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mk4_30R_Ban)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2009, 5:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/does-this-pass-inspection/241587/13 "2009-01-26T17:19:16Z")
if you arent running deep 11s at 125+ youll probably be ok. ---
**Author:** ![6SPD\_S4](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/6spd_s4/32/6326_2.png) [@6SPD\_S4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/6SPD_S4)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2009, 5:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/does-this-pass-inspection/241587/14 "2009-01-26T17:20:42Z")
Yeah i go booted. Not cool. ---
**Author:** ![94Gt5.0](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/94gt5.0/32/6377_2.png) [@94Gt5.0](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/94Gt5.0)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2009, 5:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/does-this-pass-inspection/241587/15 "2009-01-26T17:21:44Z")
> [@VR6 roar](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vr6-roar/13075/12): > > Yeah i go booted. Not cool. Ricer… =-P ---
**Author:** ![psi2high](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/psi2high/32/6320_2.png) [@psi2high](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/psi2high)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2009, 5:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/does-this-pass-inspection/241587/16 "2009-01-26T17:42:25Z")
Its true ---
**Author:** ![PJB](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pjb/32/6389_2.png) [@PJB](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/PJB)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2009, 6:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/does-this-pass-inspection/241587/17 "2009-01-26T18:04:22Z")
LVD tech is a joke. Got nitrous? No. Ok youre all set. ---
**Author:** ![1evilzr1](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/1evilzr1/32/6384_2.png) [@1evilzr1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1evilzr1)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2009, 6:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/does-this-pass-inspection/241587/18 "2009-01-26T18:11:23Z")
i get booted everytime! i hope they change the rules about cages. ---
**Author:** ![6SPD\_S4](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/6spd_s4/32/6326_2.png) [@6SPD\_S4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/6SPD_S4)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2009, 6:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/does-this-pass-inspection/241587/19 "2009-01-26T18:23:57Z")
Doubt they will change the rules. ---
**Author:** ![1evilzr1](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/1evilzr1/32/6384_2.png) [@1evilzr1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1evilzr1)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2009, 6:48pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/does-this-pass-inspection/241587/20 "2009-01-26T18:48:03Z")
they should! the way i see it is that chevy put countless amounts of $$ into making a car go 200mph out of the box and do low 11’s and high 10’s stock. its a little different safety wise then the 1955 chevy that joe blow built in his garage w/ a blown 454 and a roll cage. i wonder what one has more R and D or what is safer?? they deffinatly need to revamp the rule book a little bit. [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/does-this-pass-inspection/241587.md?page=2)