Which cars does the D1 8-Point Dash-Through Roll Cage for VA fit?

Cusco USA lists it for the VAF Subaru WRX STI sedan from 2015 to 2021, and only for cars built without a sunroof. The D1 8-Point Dash-Through Roll Cage for VA is made for left-hand drive only, so a right-hand-drive import needs a different cage.

What does dash-through mean?

The A-pillar bars pass through the dashboard rather than around it, so they sit further forward and closer to the pillars, which leaves more room for the driver. The trade-off is that the dashboard has to be cut or modified to fit, so it suits a dedicated competition car.

How does the D1 cage compare with Safety 21?

Both use 40 mm tube. The D1 is chromoly with a 1.6 mm wall in Cusco Blue, which Cusco says makes it about a third lighter, and it is designed around D1 Grand Prix rules. Safety 21 is STKM13C steel with a 2.0 mm wall in black, and it costs less.

Will this cage pass tech inspection in my series?

That depends on the rulebook. Cusco designs its D1 cages around the D1 Grand Prix regulations and states that they may not meet FIA rules or those of other sanctioning bodies. Check your series rules on tube size and material before ordering, because a made-to-order cage cannot be returned.

How long does the cage take to arrive?

Cusco builds each cage to order by hand in Japan and quotes 4 to 8 weeks for delivery to the US, by LTL freight. Once production has started Cusco will not accept a return unless the cage is defective or the order was wrong, so confirm the part number and drive side first.

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Cusco D1 8-Point Dash-Through Roll Cage for VA Subaru WRX STI, LHD

Cusco’s D1 8-Point Dash-Through Roll Cage for VA Subaru WRX STI is a full chromoly cage with A-pillar bars that pass through the dashboard, a diagonal across the main hoop and a rear bar that braces the rear stays, built for left-hand-drive cars. It is drawn from 40 mm chromoly tube with a 1.6 mm wall in Cusco Blue, and Cusco puts its D1 cages at about a third lighter than its Safety 21 steel cages. Running the front bars through the dash places them further forward for more cabin room; the dashboard has to be cut or modified to fit.

Design and Performance

The rear bar ties the rear stays together, so the D1 8-Point Dash-Through Roll Cage for VA carries loads that would otherwise flex the back of the shell. With the A-pillar bars joining the main hoop to the front bulkhead, the cage runs as one structure along the cabin. Chromoly keeps the 40 mm diameter of Cusco’s steel cages with a thinner wall, and Cusco hand-builds D1 cages in Japan around the D1 Grand Prix regulations.

Features

8-point layout: main hoop, rear stays, A-pillar bars, diagonal and rear bar
Dash-through front section for more cabin room
40 mm x 1.6 mm chromoly tube in Cusco Blue
About a third lighter than Safety 21 steel, per Cusco
Built for left-hand-drive WRX STI

Specifications

Cusco part number: 6A1 265 GLHD
Layout: 7-point with diagonal bar plus rear bar (8-point)
Front section: Dash-through
Material: Chromoly tube, 40 mm OD x 1.6 mm wall
Finish: Cusco Blue
Mounting: Bolt-in, removable
Seating: 2 passengers

Applications

Subaru WRX STI: VAF | 2015-2021 | 2.5L EJ25 turbo | left-hand drive, non-sunroof

Notes

For a different layout on the same car, see the Cusco D1 8-Point Around-Dash Roll Cage for VA Subaru WRX STI, LHD
Cusco lists this cage for non-sunroof cars only
For sanctioned off-highway racing only; Cusco does not design its cages for public-road use with passengers or to work with airbags
Made to order: no returns once production starts unless the cage is defective or the order was wrong
Ships by LTL freight

Frequently Asked Questions

Which cars does the D1 8-Point Dash-Through Roll Cage for VA fit? Cusco USA lists it for the VAF Subaru WRX STI sedan from 2015 to 2021, and only for cars built without a sunroof. The D1 8-Point Dash-Through Roll Cage for VA is made for left-hand drive only, so a right-hand-drive import needs a different cage.
What does dash-through mean? The A-pillar bars pass through the dashboard rather than around it, so they sit further forward and closer to the pillars, which leaves more room for the driver. The trade-off is that the dashboard has to be cut or modified to fit, so it suits a dedicated competition car.
How does the D1 cage compare with Safety 21? Both use 40 mm tube. The D1 is chromoly with a 1.6 mm wall in Cusco Blue, which Cusco says makes it about a third lighter, and it is designed around D1 Grand Prix rules. Safety 21 is STKM13C steel with a 2.0 mm wall in black, and it costs less.
Will this cage pass tech inspection in my series? That depends on the rulebook. Cusco designs its D1 cages around the D1 Grand Prix regulations and states that they may not meet FIA rules or those of other sanctioning bodies. Check your series rules on tube size and material before ordering, because a made-to-order cage cannot be returned.
How long does the cage take to arrive? Cusco builds each cage to order by hand in Japan and quotes 4 to 8 weeks for delivery to the US, by LTL freight. Once production has started Cusco will not accept a return unless the cage is defective or the order was wrong, so confirm the part number and drive side first.

About CUSCO

CUSCO is the brand of Carrosser Co., Ltd., founded in December 1977 and based in Takasaki, Gunma Prefecture, Japan. Carrosser designs and builds coilovers, limited-slip differentials, clutches, roll cages and chassis parts, sells its steel cages under the Safety 21 name, and competes in every All Japan Championship category from circuit racing to rally and gymkhana. CUSCO USA, a division of Carrosser, is based in Huntington Beach, California.

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