Rollbar tech question
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Rollbar tech question Hi guys I'm new to the forum and have some questions about removable cross bars on a roll bar. I'm new to drag racing and just got a 1970 nova with a mild 383 stroker, it's got a bit of work to do before I get it to the track and before I get my license (only seventeen) but while I've got the interior out I'm considering a rollbar for the track. The car is a high twelve second car according to the old owner, who had a time slip for 12.93 at 108. I'd like a 6 point roll bar to minimize body twist and as insurance in case of anything unexpected, but I would still like to be able to use my back seats and a welded crossbar renders them mostly useless. Since my car is slow enough to not even need a roll bar would I be able to get away with a removable cross bar or am I just better off to not get a rollbar in the first place? Another question is if there's any legal way to have a cage without a crossbar. I know I'm getting a little ahead of myself but I like to know my options and be able to make a fully thought out decision. Thank you in advance for the advice.
As long as you don't go to fast then the roll bar should pass (be allowed) with a removeavble back brace. http://www.cachassisworks.com/p-527-...-34-x-134.aspx
I would put a cage/roll bar in it for safety sake.
I would put a cage/roll bar in it for safety sake.
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Thanks for your reply. I came to the same conclusion about getting one for safety and am relieved to know I should be able to still use my back seats. I currently have the interior out to put in bucket seats and am looking for a shop near Seattle, if anyone has a suggestion for a place that could build one custom that will fit better than a pre fab kit I would greatly appreciate suggestions. It looks like what I'm considering should be roughly $1500 for a mild rolled steel 6 pt or 2000 for chromoly. Is that a reasonable estimate?
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Personally, I would skip it, until the times you are running dictates you need one, ie: 11.49 or faster.
Al
