Cusco 6 Point Chromoly Roll Cage with Dash Through for Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 4/5/6 (96-98)

1996–1998 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 4, 5, 6 / 2-Passenger

Part #: 560 290 E20

Overview

The Cusco 6 Point Chromoly Roll Cage is a high-performance safety and chassis reinforcement component designed specifically for Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution models from 1996 to 1998. Engineered to enhance the structural integrity of your vehicle, this roll cage significantly improves handling, steering response, and overall feedback during spirited driving or competitive racing. Whether you're a dedicated track enthusiast or a serious rally competitor, this roll cage provides the safety and rigidity needed to push your vehicle to its limits.

Constructed from premium chromoly steel, the cage offers a perfect balance of strength and weight reduction, ensuring your Evo remains agile while gaining maximum safety benefits. The dash-through design allows for easier installation and better integration with your vehicle's interior, making it an ideal upgrade for those seeking both performance and safety in a race-ready package.

Key Features

The Cusco 6 Point Chromoly Roll Cage incorporates advanced design and manufacturing techniques to deliver superior performance and durability. Key features include:

• Made from cold-drawn seamless chromoly steel, providing exceptional strength-to-weight ratio and impact resistance.
• Designed to comply with JAF competition regulations, ensuring legal use in sanctioned motorsport events.
• Optimized for weight reduction, with careful consideration of joints and bending processes to minimize unnecessary mass without sacrificing strength.
• High rigidity with precisely bent and processed tubing, enhancing chassis stiffness and reducing flex during aggressive driving.
• Dash-through configuration facilitates interior access and driver comfort while maintaining structural integrity.
• Front cage and rear braces work together to reinforce critical load-bearing points, improving overall safety in case of a rollover or collision.
• Finished with durable coatings to resist corrosion and maintain appearance over time.
• Designed specifically for Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 4/5/6 models, ensuring a perfect fit and seamless integration with factory mounting points.

Construction & Design

The Cusco roll cage is meticulously crafted from cold-drawn seamless chromoly steel, a material renowned for its strength, ductility, and lightweight properties. The tubing is precisely bent and processed to meet strict JAF safety standards, ensuring both compliance and performance. The design emphasizes high rigidity, which translates into improved handling characteristics and more precise steering feedback. The dash-through layout not only simplifies installation but also maintains interior accessibility, making it suitable for race cars that require quick driver entry and exit.

Each joint is carefully TIG-welded for maximum strength and durability, with attention to detail that ensures consistent quality and safety. The cage's geometry is optimized to distribute crash forces evenly across the chassis, providing enhanced protection in high-speed scenarios. The finish includes corrosion-resistant coatings, ensuring longevity even in demanding environments.

Performance & Safety

By significantly increasing chassis rigidity, the Cusco 6 Point Chromoly Roll Cage improves handling response and feedback, allowing you to better control your vehicle during aggressive driving or competition. The reinforced structure helps reduce chassis flex, which can lead to more predictable steering and improved cornering performance. In addition, the cage enhances safety by providing a robust barrier in the event of an accident, especially in high-speed racing situations where rollover protection is critical.

While specific horsepower or lap time gains are not provided, the structural benefits of this roll cage are well recognized among motorsport enthusiasts for contributing to overall vehicle stability and driver confidence.

Installation & Fitment

The Cusco 6 Point Chromoly Roll Cage is designed as a bolt-in upgrade for Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 4, 5, and 6 models from 1996 to 1998. The installation process involves removing interior panels and seats to access mounting points, then securely attaching the cage using the supplied hardware. The dash-through design ensures interior access remains practical, and no cutting or drilling is typically required if the vehicle is prepped for racing modifications. Professional installation is recommended to ensure proper fitment and safety compliance.

• Designed for easy bolt-on installation using factory mounting points.
• No cutting, drilling, or extensive modifications are necessary in most cases.
• Requires removal of interior panels and seats for proper cage installation.

What's Included

• Complete 6 Point Chromoly Roll Cage with dash-through configuration
• All necessary mounting hardware and brackets
• Installation instructions and technical documentation

Ideal For

• Motorsport enthusiasts seeking to improve vehicle safety and chassis stiffness
• Track day and rally drivers aiming for competitive performance
• Owners of Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 4/5/6 looking for a compliant and lightweight safety upgrade
• Anyone committed to high-performance driving and vehicle integrity in demanding conditions

Emissions Note

This product is designed for off-road and racing use only and may not be legal for use on public roads in all jurisdictions. Please check local regulations before installation.