Which roll bar should I go with???

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Sep 25, 2006 | 12:20 AM

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Which roll bar should I go with???

So I posted this in the supension forum but I would like you guys/gals opinions as well... So in additio to the re-posted info below I'll ask:

"Which design looks better?"

To make it a legit appearnce question as well

Here's what I posted in the other forum:
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Ok, I am getting a 4pt for my car (actually, I just got one, but more on that later) and am wondering which design is the most FUNTIONAL...

Now, I am NOT getting it to pass NHRA Tech... I hardly go to the track (make that have never in this car gone to the track) and am only doing it for canyon carving (car already has Boxed SFCs, LCAs, Panhard Rod and Koni DA's at every corner with Strano 35mm front and 22mm rear bars)...

SO, which design (referring to mounting points of the bars coming off the main halo) is the best:

This one (which seems the most driver and passenger friendly) which mounts in the sail panels:

This one (which would cause me to remove rear speakers and possibly interfere with my nitrous):

Or this one (which looks strong, wouldn't interfere BUT may cause visibility issues):

Are any of these roll bars "better" (talking about STRUCTURALLY and the rigidity they add) than another because of the points they mount at?

Any information is appreciated!!! I am considering selling the one I have if there's a difference in the rigidity they add due to the mounting points... I am not saying which one I have because I don't want the replies to become bias... Thanks!
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Thanks guys!

Sep 25, 2006 | 12:29 AM

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I would go with the second one if it was me. If you ever do mini tub the car to fit a bigger tire, the top design will make it more of a pain since it mounts on top of the wheel well. My back bars mount in the same spot for my full cage. I street drive the car some and have never had a visibility issue either.

Sep 25, 2006 | 02:14 AM

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i have the second style one. its not that bad on visibility

Sep 25, 2006 | 05:00 AM

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I essentially have the Wolfe 6-pt cage that is similar to the last pic - rear bars going to the deck above the gas tank. I didn't want to go thru the speaker area and lose the rear speakers at the time (though now that I am installing all new audio - there won't be any speakers there anyway). I will tell you that for that style rear bars that you will have to drop the tank if it is a bolt on style bar.

As far as visibility goes - if you don't install any padding all the way across the top bar you will be fine (just install behind your head). I have padding the entire way across and due to it's thickness, it has all but eliminated any visibilty thru the already small window of visibilty when using your rear view mirror.

Make sure that you get a quality bar set no matter what you decide. The Wolfe cage fits perfectly in every respect with no interferance with any interior panels - I was very pleased with their quality and fit.

-Jay-

Sep 26, 2006 | 02:23 AM

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Well, after e-mailing this question to LMPerformance (G2) (regarding the roll bar in the first picture I posted):

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"I was considering buying your 4 point roll bar with brace for my 1998
Camaro
Z28, here's the link to the item:

http://www.lmperformance.com/2945/1.html

I like the design because it seems to maintain the interior of the
car's
functionality but I was concerned about it's mounting points...

It looks like it mounts to the floor pan in the back and then to the
wheel
wells... Are these really strong enough points to mount a bar? I am
especially concerned with mounting to the wheel wells, I am just afraid
it
will flex the wheel well as I don't think there is a lot of
material/metal
there but maybe I am wrong...

You guys seem to really know your stuff when it comes to this and I
love all
the other products I have gotten from you... so any information on this
subject is appreciated! Thanks in advance!"
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I got this short and sort of scary (in its simplicity) response:
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"Hi,
Yes it will. Its used in racing and what not.

Thanks!
Leon
http://www.LMPerformance.com"
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Which has left me like

?!?!

I mean is it just me or is the phrase, "Its used in racing and what not..." NOT THAT COMFORTING

?!?!

Sep 26, 2006 | 02:29 AM

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I say go with the second one.

Sep 26, 2006 | 04:54 AM

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lmfao at that response. no offense, but i wouldn't do business with anyone who couldn't take the time to be a little more thorough in their reply to a question of mine..especially when its about buying a product of theirs