opinions on ROLLBARS
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opinions on ROLLBARS OK, here's the deal. I want a rollbar, mostly for looks and to stiffen up the chassis. I really don't want the hassle of welding one in, What's everyones opinion on boltins?? I've seen kennybrowns and wolfecrafts, but i just got the new S&W racing catalog and they have 6point boltin with swingout sidebars for only $475. it looks really tempting!!!
Re: opinions on ROLLBARS I have one from Kirk racing Products that is a bolt in autocross style bar. I love it and it is really intimidating. The only thing is that it comes pretty close to your head, so I removed it for street use, and I will reinstall it when I start autocrossing. It does stiffen up the car a bit, but it does add road noise.
Re: opinions on ROLLBARS I saw BradWS6's S&W 6-pt. cage in Bowling Green, and I REALLY liked it! I'd get one of those over the Wolfe. Don't get me wrong; my bolt-in Wolfe fit great in my T/A, but I didn't like having to cut into the rear panels. Considering you get a swing-out sidebar, I'd get the bolt-in S&W!
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Re: opinions on ROLLBARS Actually, BradWS6 has a custom bent chromoly 6 pt cage from Alston Racing. I have the same one only with two more points.
I do not like the Wolfe bolt-in because you have to hack up your rear speakers.
Also check out Autopower they make a 4 pt bolt-in. I think they supply RK Sport.
I do not like the Wolfe bolt-in because you have to hack up your rear speakers.
Also check out Autopower they make a 4 pt bolt-in. I think they supply RK Sport.
Re: opinions on ROLLBARS [quote]Originally posted by Pro Stock John:
<strong>Actually, BradWS6 has a custom bent chromoly 6 pt cage from Alston Racing. I have the same one only with two more points.</strong><hr></blockquote>
That just goes to show that my memory isn't worth a crap. Well, his Alston cage looked AWESOME! <img src="images/icons/grin.gif" border="0">
<strong>Actually, BradWS6 has a custom bent chromoly 6 pt cage from Alston Racing. I have the same one only with two more points.</strong><hr></blockquote>
That just goes to show that my memory isn't worth a crap. Well, his Alston cage looked AWESOME! <img src="images/icons/grin.gif" border="0">
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Re: opinions on ROLLBARS Blackbird; S&W has a picture in their catalog, they also have a website www.swracecars.com I haven't logged on to the site yet but i there may be a picture.
Re: opinions on ROLLBARS For roadracing...
Most 4 pt roadracing bars are thinner diameter tubing than NHRA/IHRA standards as well.
[quote]Originally posted by RyanJackson:
<strong>whats the point of a 4-pt bar?</strong><hr></blockquote>
Most 4 pt roadracing bars are thinner diameter tubing than NHRA/IHRA standards as well.
[quote]Originally posted by RyanJackson:
<strong>whats the point of a 4-pt bar?</strong><hr></blockquote>
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Re: opinions on ROLLBARS [quote]Originally posted by Trevor D:
<strong>A 4-pt. is also required for convertibles at the track that are running 12.00-13.99.</strong><hr></blockquote>
ahhhh... i figured they jumped to a 5-pt like the hardtop 11-sec cars.
<strong>A 4-pt. is also required for convertibles at the track that are running 12.00-13.99.</strong><hr></blockquote>
ahhhh... i figured they jumped to a 5-pt like the hardtop 11-sec cars.
Re: opinions on ROLLBARS [quote]Originally posted by Trevor D:
<strong>A 4-pt. is also required for convertibles at the track that are running 12.00-13.99.</strong><hr></blockquote>
BUZZZZZZZZZZZZZ
Sorry, wrong answer. <img src="images/icons/grin.gif" border="0"> NHRA rules require a 5 pt. cage to the same design specs as used in 11.99 cars. (Unless it changed this year) I believe, but am not certain, that IHRA also requires a 5 pt, but that's what I was told; but I haven't read their rules.
Once you have a cage, you are supposed to have a harness too, atleast that is what I was told at a IHRA track before I got my harness.
FWIW, Mine's home made.
<strong>A 4-pt. is also required for convertibles at the track that are running 12.00-13.99.</strong><hr></blockquote>
BUZZZZZZZZZZZZZ
Sorry, wrong answer. <img src="images/icons/grin.gif" border="0"> NHRA rules require a 5 pt. cage to the same design specs as used in 11.99 cars. (Unless it changed this year) I believe, but am not certain, that IHRA also requires a 5 pt, but that's what I was told; but I haven't read their rules.
Once you have a cage, you are supposed to have a harness too, atleast that is what I was told at a IHRA track before I got my harness.
FWIW, Mine's home made.
Re: opinions on ROLLBARS I have the wolfe racecraft and I love it. I opted for the bolt-in, which can always be welded in later on. I have the driver and passenger swingouts. Here is a picture of it with the rear hatch open.
http://community.webshots.com/photo/...2898pcsgfNuafL
http://community.webshots.com/photo/...2898pcsgfNuafL
Re: opinions on ROLLBARS Damn, I'm 0 for 2 in this thread! I thumbed through my NHRA rulebook, and you are correct. It has to be a 5-pt. cage. I think that deserves a door prize! <img src="graemlins/fluffy.gif" border="0" alt="[Fluffy]" />
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Re: opinions on ROLLBARS [quote]Originally posted by Trevor D:
<strong> I think that deserves a door prize! <img src="graemlins/fluffy.gif" border="0" alt="[Fluffy]" /> </strong><hr></blockquote>
wait a minute, i said that too....?
<img src="images/icons/grin.gif" border="0"> <img src="images/icons/grin.gif" border="0"> <img src="images/icons/grin.gif" border="0">
<strong> I think that deserves a door prize! <img src="graemlins/fluffy.gif" border="0" alt="[Fluffy]" /> </strong><hr></blockquote>
wait a minute, i said that too....?
<img src="images/icons/grin.gif" border="0"> <img src="images/icons/grin.gif" border="0"> <img src="images/icons/grin.gif" border="0">
