Cage Information
xFIA Certificated
Why Choose a Fully Certificated Roll Cage?
FIA Certificated roll cages offer a significant competitive edge over cages built to either MSUK or Minima FIA compliance standards. Engineered with high-performance materials and optimized geometry, they deliver maximum strength with minimal weight — often up to 20 kg lighter than minima-compliant designs, as they are often designed with smaller diameter and thinner gauge tube.
Key Features & Advantages
- FIA Certificated Designs
Built in accordance with the latest FIA roll cage homologation regulations. These designs are eligible for both UK and international events. - Superior Strength-to-Weight Ratio
Constructed from high-tensile T45 tubing (minimum tensile strength: 700 MPa), allowing for smaller diameter and thinner wall thickness without compromising structural integrity. - Stress-Tested Engineering
Each design is derived from a 3D scan, FEA tested to verify its integrity, stiffness, and optimal load paths. The FEA testing is completed by an independent FIA test house. - Weight Savings
On certain models, you can see a weight saving of up to 20 kg lighter than equivalent minima roll cages — a crucial advantage in competitive motorsport. - Global Acceptance
FIA certification ensures global recognition and eligibility for competition. - Increased Vehicle Value
Professionally installed certificated cages can enhance resale value and marketability.
Cage Description
xThe cage is fully stress tested and certificated and can be used in any FIA regulated international discipline. Ideal for race and rally.
Optimised tube sizes and geometry to give best weight to strength ratio
Made in T45 high tensile tube
Door bar gussets have been increased in size to better dissipate side impacts
A-pillar geometry improved to better support front of roof
Integral harness bars in hoop give improved side impact protection
Revised rear turret mount gives better damper top support.
FIA Hologram sticker issued on certification.
Optional Tubes include Lower Rear Cross, Main Hoop Lower and additional tubes from the bulkhead to the turrets. (all options shown in the schematic)
Roll Cage Certification
xA roll cage design must comply with the MSA/FIA technical regulations published in the MS UK Blue book. It is the competitor’s responsibility to ensure his/her roll cage complies with the technical regulations appropriate to the event they are competing in.
To compete in any race or rally your roll cage will need to comply with either MSA or FIA regulations. (Effectively, the MSA is governed by the FIA so if a roll cage design complies with FIA regs, then it is also eligible for MSA events). There are some instances where the FIA allows certain design features where the MSA do not (and vice versa).
The certification process generally allows for a lighter roll cage because it is a bespoke design where the diameter and thickness of each tube is optimised to achieve the overall strength required by the FIA/MSA rules.
In order to compete in MSA/FIA events every vehicle, which has a certificated design of roll cage, should have a copy of a valid certificate to present at scrutineering. Custom Cages has certified the majority of popular roll cages. All other roll cages comply with MSA/FIA regulations and receive a Letter of Conformity for competitors to present to scrutineers.
To obtain a certificate for a self-fit roll cage, the installer must complete a Custom Cages weld test.
Custom Cages’ roll cage kits include a weld test sample. Once completed these are returned to the company for load testing. They are subjected to a physical test to assess the actual yield strength of the weld. This ensures that the self-fit roll cages achieve the highest standards of integrity.
Additional samples may be requested.
Certificates will only be issued on completion of a successful test.
Please be aware that there is a charge of £60.00 + VAT for all MS UK / FIA Certificates
Roll Cage Kit Contents
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Your Roll Cage arrives checked and packed ready to install.
- CNC laser-cut and end-formed tubes
- Footplates & gussets, laser cut and folded
- Weld test sample included – see our Certification Video Guide for more details
- Buildmaster included — every Roll Cage part has a unique sticker ID to help locate the correct part; this is used during checking and packing and is signed off twice
- Important documents – declaration forms and fitting guides included
- Unique ID plaque – do not lose this; the ID plaques are unique to each individual cage kit and must be welded to the cage during installation
- Installed images are available on request
Specification
x| Brand | Ford |
| Model(s) | Escort MK2 |
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