Installed a Wolfe bolt-in 6 point

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Sep 10, 2015 | 06:57 PM

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Installed a Wolfe bolt-in 6 point

Install was very easy. Fit great. Ordered with swing outs on both sides and remove-able cross bar. Also got the cups that go over the raw ends when the swing outs and cross bar is removed. Ordered the crotch strap bracket as well. I got it in the car and bolted it all together. I then tack welded the plates in place so nothing would move while I drilled the holes. The best part is, from time of order to my door was 2 weeks to the day.

I'll add pics later.

Sep 10, 2015 | 07:47 PM

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Sep 10, 2015 | 07:57 PM

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Sep 10, 2015 | 08:10 PM

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Nice! did they have anymore in stock??

Sep 10, 2015 | 08:17 PM

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It wasn't in stock. This was from raw build, powder coat, and to my door.

Sep 11, 2015 | 05:02 PM

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is the removeable crossbar legal? I didnt think it was

Sep 11, 2015 | 06:21 PM

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No it's not. But tech on Friday tnt isn't that tight. I still wanted the car useable as I still daily the car. If it cones down to it I can weld it in.

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Sep 12, 2015 | 08:12 PM

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Thanks

Sep 13, 2015 | 11:13 PM

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How much was it? I seen another fbody with it, like the removable crossbar, only way I'd put a 6 point in mine.

Sep 14, 2015 | 07:20 AM

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What is nhra's reason as to the crossbar has to be welded in. You can have removable swingouts but not that. Just wondering if anyone here knows? Those pins are pretty damn strong

Sep 15, 2015 | 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by flintwrench69

How much was it? I seen another fbody with it, like the removable crossbar, only way I'd put a 6 point in mine.

just check wolfe's site

Sep 19, 2015 | 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by jblankenship

No it's not. But tech on Friday tnt isn't that tight. I still wanted the car useable as I still daily the car. If it cones down to it I can weld it in.

You definitely don't have to worry about Richmond giving you any trouble over that lol

Oct 4, 2015 | 04:05 PM

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I am on the fence about their C5 'vette cage or having one made locally

Oct 20, 2015 | 04:29 PM

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I have the Wolfe with swingouts in my f-body, fit beautifully and techs to 10s at a tough track. I do not have the removeable cross bar.

I highly recommend the cage.

Oct 22, 2015 | 05:33 AM

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I have the Wolfe bolt in also, nice piece. Looks good with swingouts, wish I'd have opted for them too.

Oct 22, 2015 | 02:53 PM

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I am on the fence about their C5 'vette cage or having one made locally

I was in the same situation and went back and forth for a long time about which direction to go. Finally pulled the trigger and ordered a 6-point bolt-in bar from Wolfe with the harness. I'm so glad that I did. Fit and finish was first class and ease of installation was incredible. I did the whole job in about 8 hours alone and that was taking my time and taking breaks (did it this summer in the 100+ degree Texas heat!). For a novice I would say the end result came out great. Now I'm legal to 10.0 (assuming they accept the bolt-in upper bars from the hatch area ... which "technically" need to be welded and could be later) and all for a fraction of what a custom cage would cost. More importantly though I believe it's a quality made bar that would protect me in a rollover to side impact at the track.

I had the door bar padding made from a guy on the Class Racer forum. They were kind of pricey but they're padded and the vinyl is tough and protects the bar when I climb in and out. They have velcro down the entire pad so it's easy on and easy off if need be.

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