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Old 10-31-2012, 12:10 AM
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Getting ready to order a 6 point bar from Wolfe for my fourth gen TA. I'd like to get every opinion possible both good and bad. What do/don't you like about them? How's the quality and fit finish? Good tech support? Better cages out there for the money?
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I've heard good things as for using it as a street/drag bar, but its definetly not designed for road racing/autox. Tho, not many cages are
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I have a Wolfe in mine. The fit was great. Definitely get the low slung door bars. And obviously pay for the jig-notching. It amazes me they offer the bar without it.
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i have a wolfe in mine. The fit was great. Definitely get the low slung door bars. And obviously pay for the jig-notching. It amazes me they offer the bar without it.
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I have a Wolfe in mine. The fit was great. Definitely get the low slung door bars. And obviously pay for the jig-notching. It amazes me they offer the bar without it.
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I've installed 3 Wolfe 6pt rollbars and have one in each of my cars. In my opinion, they are the best company out there offering a bolt-in/weld-in bar for the 4th gen F-body. Both the design and fit are fantastic!
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I installed their 6 point bolt in. Very nice fit. Drilling thru the front subframe was the only hard part for me. I run Alston subframe connectors, so depending on which subframe connectors you have.
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I installed their 6 point bolt in. Very nice fit. Drilling thru the front subframe was the only hard part for me. I run Alston subframe connectors, so depending on which subframe connectors you have.
Hey Butch, did you buy used or new?
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Hey Butch, did you buy used or new?
New. I took advantage on their Summer shelf clearance.
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NIce, your racecar needs one for sure
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I have the 5-point bolt-in bar. Fantastic fit and finish. I highly recommend Wolfe.
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New. I took advantage on their Summer shelf clearance.
MS or CM?
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Thanks for everyone's input. I just ordered the weld-in CM 6 point today. Will be driving up to DFW to pick it up in a couple of weeks. Finally got the last part I need to pass tech inspects next season!
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You will like it. They fit nice
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MS or CM?
Mild Steel. I don't think the weight difference is worth 300 more.
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Mild Steel. I don't think the weight difference is worth 300 more.
Not entirely the weight factor. My welds on ChroMo are better with the TIG I have and I feel better about the strength of the welds.
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Mild Steel. I don't think the weight difference is worth 300 more.
BTW Bolo, Semper Fi! 2/7 1988-1992
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BTW Bolo, Semper Fi! 2/7 1988-1992
Semper FI to you my brother. Our B-Day is just around the corner.
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BTW Bolo, Semper Fi! 2/7 1988-1992
E/A-6B 05-09

Our B-Day is just around the corner.
Sure is.
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E/A-6B 05-09

I'm guessing any street rod pales in comparison to a Prowler!?


Sure is.
10 November is always celebrated at the deer lease with the guys!
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10 November is always celebrated at the deer lease with the guys!
I worked on them, never got to fly in one. Some of my coworkers did. My doorslammer is quick enough.
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