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The Lotus Elise S1 6 Point Bolt-In Rear Roll Cage is a vehicle-specific cage, built to the shell so the mounting points land where they should. The build is a cross diagonal and harness bar.
Lotus Elise S1 6 Point Bolt-In Rear Roll Cage specification
| Vehicle | Lotus Elise S1 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Safety Devices |
| Cage type | Bolt-In |
| Design | cross diagonal and harness bar |
| Construction | Steel |
| Part number | E024-Rear |
Approval and eligibility
Check the regulations for your championship or class before ordering. Eligibility varies by discipline and changes year to 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 cross diagonal and harness bar. Here is what each part of that does.
- Cross diagonal. Two diagonals across the main hoop. It is the stiffest arrangement of the common designs and spreads load across both sides of the car in a roll or a side impact.
- 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 Lotus Elise S1 6 Point Bolt-In Rear Roll Cage
Bolt-in means it goes in on mounting plates rather than being welded to the shell. Easier to fit at home, and reversible if the car changes hands.
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.
Lotus Elise S1 6 Point Bolt-In Rear Roll Cage questions
Is the Lotus Elise S1 6 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 Lotus Elise S1 6 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?
Check the current regulations for your class before ordering. Tell us what you compete in and we will confirm suitability.
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 Lotus Elise S1 6 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.
Tell us the championship or class you are running in and we will confirm the Lotus Elise S1 6 Point Bolt-In Rear Roll Cage suits the regulations before you buy.
See more roll cages. Other cages for the Lotus Elise S1: Lotus Elise S1 Bolt-In Rear Roll Cage, Lotus Elise S1 6 Point Bolt-In Roll Cage, Lotus Elise S1 Bolt-In Roll Bar.
