Building a proper chassis -torsion bar beetle....

[volkdent]

I always think about how messed up I'd be if I rear ended someone at high speed in my bug. I like the idea that a roll cage might give me a fighting chance at keeping my legs, or if I got T-boned, a chance to not end up as a hood ornament. Miata's can't be that much safer, but if you have the opportunity to add stiffness(which will make your car handle WAY better and reduce chassis fatigue) and improve safety, I'd go for it.

Jason

[DORIGTT]

Just to clarify... Miatas are VERY strong! They've been engineered with MODERN engineering concepts and built with MODERN materials. Do some diggin around and you'll find out that they are incredibly strong. Heck I wish my Ghia would do as well in a crash as that car would.

Not being injured in a crash is my main objective in the cage/reinforcments for my Ghia. I want my kids to be able to see dad come home. I'm having LATCH style mounts installed in the back of my Ghia so my tadpole has a chance.