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Built for this shell, the Renault Clio Mk3 Multi-Point Bolt-In Rear Roll Cage drops into the standard mounting positions without fabrication on a straight car. The build is a single diagonal and harness bar.
Renault Clio Mk3 Multi-Point Bolt-In Rear Roll Cage specification
| Vehicle | Renault 3 door |
|---|---|
| Brand | Safety Devices |
| Cage type | Bolt-In |
| Design | single diagonal and harness bar |
| Approval | MSA Approved |
| Construction | Steel |
| Part number | R023-Rear |
Approval and eligibility
This cage is listed as MSA Approved. Check that against the regulations for the championship or class you run in before you buy, because eligibility varies by discipline and by year.
If a cage needs signing off for competition, the paperwork usually has to follow the car, so keep the certification with the logbook. Worth understanding before you commit: what a roll cage actually does in a crash.
What this cage design gives you
This one is built as a single diagonal and harness bar. Here is what each part of that does.
- Single diagonal. One diagonal brace across the main hoop. It stops the hoop folding sideways and is the minimum most regulations accept.
- Harness bar. A horizontal bar behind the seats giving a proper mounting point for shoulder straps. Mounting harnesses to a bar set at the right height is far safer than bolting them to the floor behind the seat.
More tube means more protection and more stiffness, and also more weight and a harder car to live with. Pick the design around the regulations you run under and how often you actually get in and out of the car.
Bolt-in or weld-in?
Bolt-in cages mount on spreader plates through the floor and sills. No welding, no permanent change to the shell, and they can come out again. That makes them the sensible choice for a road car, a track day car, or anything you might sell on standard.
Weld-in cages are welded straight to the shell. You get a stiffer car and a better load path into the structure, which is why the sharper end of stage rally and circuit racing runs them. The trade is that it is permanent, it wants a proper fabricator, and the interior usually has to come out to do it.
For most people the deciding factor is the regulations. Check what your class requires first, then pick on practicality. If you are between the two, tell us what you compete in and we will point you at the right one.
Fitting the Renault Clio Mk3 Multi-Point Bolt-In Rear Roll Cage
A bolt-in cage mounts on spreader plates through the floor and sills. It can be fitted without welding, and it can come back out, which matters if the car is a road car or a lease-return shell.
Dry fit the whole cage before anything is permanent. Check door and window clearance, seat position, and that you can still get in and out in a helmet with a harness on.
Roll bar padding is not optional on tubes near the driver or passenger head. Budget for FIA-rated padding when you order the cage, not afterwards.
Renault Clio Mk3 Multi-Point Bolt-In Rear Roll Cage questions
Is the Renault Clio Mk3 Multi-Point Bolt-In Rear Roll Cage a direct fit?
It is built for this shell, so the mounting points and tube runs are already correct on a standard car. Previous accident damage or a non-standard interior can still change what is needed.
Can I fit the Renault Clio Mk3 Multi-Point Bolt-In Rear Roll Cage myself?
A competent home mechanic can fit a bolt-in cage. It needs care over the spreader plates and the torque on the mounting bolts, and it is a two-person job to get the main hoop in.
Will it pass scrutineering?
It is listed as MSA Approved. Check the current regulations for your class, and keep the certification with the car. If you tell us what you compete in we will confirm before you order.
Does it affect my insurance?
Yes. A cage is a notifiable modification. Tell your insurer before the car goes back on the road, and be specific about the cage type, because some insurers treat bolt-in and weld-in differently.
Do I need harnesses as well?
A cage with a harness bar is designed to mount harnesses properly. If you are fitting harnesses at the same time, see our harnesses, and make sure the mounting angles suit the seat you are running.
How much weight does a cage add?
A rear cage is the lightest option, a full multipoint cage the heaviest, and material choice moves it again. T45 saves weight over CDS for the same strength, which is why it costs more. Weight gain is usually worth it for what the cage does to shell stiffness.
Can I still use the back seats?
Depends on the design. Cages running backstays and door bars through the rear usually mean the back seats come out. Check the design listed above against how you use the car.
Is the Renault Clio Mk3 Multi-Point Bolt-In Rear Roll Cage paint finished?
Cages are normally supplied in the manufacturer’s standard finish. If you need a specific powder coat colour, ask us before ordering because it usually adds lead time.
If you need the Renault Clio Mk3 Multi-Point Bolt-In Rear Roll Cage confirmed against your shell, sunroof, or the regulations you run under, send us the details and we will check before you order.
See more roll cages. Other cages for the Renault 3 door: Renault Clio Mk1 Multi-Point Bolt-In Rear Roll Cage.
