LS1TECH - Camaro and Firebird Forum Discussion

LS1TECH - Camaro and Firebird Forum Discussion (https://ls1tech.com/forums/)
-   Eastern Members (https://ls1tech.com/forums/eastern-members-56/)
-   -   Local Places for Roll bar (https://ls1tech.com/forums/eastern-members/1140432-local-places-roll-bar.html)

sciff5 06-29-2009 10:34 AM

Local Places for Roll bar
 
Thinkin about throwing the spray on the car and going for 10s. I am juggling between a prebent bar from S&W that I get installed or a custom roll bar from a local shop.


I am thinking of going with a DOM mild steel roll bar because it isnt known to split at the seam like ERW and I've heard you can mig it in and thus it should be less labor (aka cheaper) than chromo.

I'm not sure wether to go with a pre built setup. S&W I've heard fits pretty well and their prices seem pretty fair

S&W sells an 8pt for 179$ for ERW tubing (dont like the tubing but its damn cheap)

Both their DOM and chromo are 399.

I am guessing shipping would be around 100$ but I'm not really sure.

So after shipping and installing I am guessing its going to be close to or more money than getting a custom roll bar. I really just need a 6pt for now so I can go faster than 11.50

So what should I do? what do you guys think would give decent fitment and be cheaper (price is the big factor here)

And then the second question is where should I get it done, only place I've heard of really was tubechassisdesignz.. and his work is great but I've seen a HUGE range of prices for the same end product in different cars. What ever happened to $100/pt.

I dont need pretty I just need fuctional.

GTP231 06-29-2009 10:41 AM

Where are you located? If you're around York Pa I'd check out

sciff5 06-29-2009 10:54 AM

Located in Mass

rdm85mcss 06-29-2009 11:27 AM

http://www.racecarsbyhalls.com
He can help you out. He is located in Hanover,Ma.

scottywheels 06-29-2009 11:39 AM


Originally Posted by sciff5 (Post 11832070)
Thinkin about throwing the spray on the car and going for 10s. I am juggling between a prebent bar from S&W that I get installed or a custom roll bar from a local shop.


I am thinking of going with a DOM mild steel roll bar because it isnt known to split at the seam like ERW and I've heard you can mig it in and thus it should be less labor (aka cheaper) than chromo.

I'm not sure wether to go with a pre built setup. S&W I've heard fits pretty well and their prices seem pretty fair

S&W sells an 8pt for 179$ for ERW tubing (dont like the tubing but its damn cheap)

Both their DOM and chromo are 399.

I am guessing shipping would be around 100$ but I'm not really sure.

So after shipping and installing I am guessing its going to be close to or more money than getting a custom roll bar. I really just need a 6pt for now so I can go faster than 11.50

So what should I do? what do you guys think would give decent fitment and be cheaper (price is the big factor here)

And then the second question is where should I get it done, only place I've heard of really was tubechassisdesignz.. and his work is great but I've seen a HUGE range of prices for the same end product in different cars. What ever happened to $100/pt.

I dont need pretty I just need fuctional.

Give me a call or text me I have some information for you....203-500-5995

BoostnTBSS 06-29-2009 12:27 PM

DMC does great work!!! and anthony (Boosted LT5 ) just got his done at tube chassis and it looks killer... remember you get what you pay for!!!!!!

studderin 06-29-2009 12:49 PM

it might be worth the drive, thats a killer price
https://ls1tech.com/forums/drag-raci...mmer-sale.html

only seen the 10pt on project tincar. I just had a wolfe put in my car, its a great street rollbar for a driver. if you havnt seen one. check out a car.

scottywheels 06-29-2009 01:31 PM

he builds full tube chassis , 10.5 tire and Super street outlaw cars. One of the best fabricators I have seen. tell him scotty wheels sent you, its worth the phone call.

BoostnTBSS 06-29-2009 01:49 PM


Originally Posted by scottywheels (Post 11832971)
[url XXX he builds full tube chassis , 10.5 tire and Super street outlaw cars. One of the best fabricators I have seen. tell him scotty wheels sent you, its worth the phone call.

miller does some sweet work too... just more of a drive for ya

Krazy98Z28 06-29-2009 02:02 PM

Can't go wrong with either Halls or XXX

Halls is probably the cheaper of the 3...your probably going to go with a S&W when you get a quote lol

I went with the 8pt s&w and had my cousin weld it in. My next cage will be done at tube chassis. 10 pt chromoly.

sciff5 06-29-2009 04:30 PM


Originally Posted by scottywheels (Post 11832971)
XXXXXXXX he builds full tube chassis , 10.5 tire and Super street outlaw cars. One of the best fabricators I have seen. tell him scotty wheels sent you, its worth the phone call.

Is that what you wanted me to call you about? I tried sending you a text and it didnt go through

davered00ss 06-29-2009 05:32 PM

If they are not listed on the right, they are not a sponsor, and you can't put their name in the threads.

You all know the rules.

Thanks,
Dave :drive:

sciff5 06-29-2009 05:47 PM


Originally Posted by davered00ss (Post 11834159)
If they are not listed on the right, they are not a sponsor, and you can't put their name in the threads.

You all know the rules.

Thanks,
Dave :drive:

Sorry,

guys if you know of anyone else please send me a PM.

But these were the shops I was basically expecting to hear about. I am open to hearing about smaller less well known shops in nh, ri, ct, hell maine. Hell I'm gonna go visit my family don in NJ for the weekend of the 4th. I have half a mind to start calling some shops down there.. Seem to be ableto get work done cheaper down there

860 Performance 06-29-2009 06:22 PM


Originally Posted by davered00ss (Post 11834159)
If they are not listed on the right, they are not a sponsor, and you can't put their name in the threads.

You all know the rules.

Thanks,
Dave :drive:

I thought the rule is you can list names, but no contact info like phone number or web site.

Slowhawk 06-29-2009 07:19 PM

Miller works for DMC now.

Knowing you and the $$ situation. Don't waste your $$ on a cage or nitrous right now. You really don't want some cheap/POS looking cage in the car and it's stupid not to go chromoly which costs $$.

Work on your driving and get the car consistant first.

Krazy98Z28 06-29-2009 07:39 PM


Originally Posted by 860 Performance (Post 11834414)
I thought the rule is you can list names, but no contact info like phone number or web site.

Who can clarify this?:engarde:

BoostedLT5 06-29-2009 07:48 PM

Nj isnt much cheaper, my buddys who had their cages done in their GTO's spent anywhere from 2400-2900 bucks as compared to my 1200. My car was probably a little more difficult then yours will be as well. Not having swing outs put in will save you around 225 bucks in materials as well....

sciff5 06-29-2009 08:22 PM


Originally Posted by BoostedLT5 (Post 11834858)
Nj isnt much cheaper, my buddys who had their cages done in their GTO's spent anywhere from 2400-2900 bucks as compared to my 1200. My car was probably a little more difficult then yours will be as well. Not having swing outs put in will save you around 225 bucks in materials as well....

If thats 2400-2900$ for a 6-8pt roll bar thats insane. Those things better be made out of titanium. :D

ATwelveSec02Z28 06-30-2009 06:27 AM

Safety isnt an area to be cheap on. If I was in Mass. I would look at DMC for sure - but I would definately want to see the work any shop does. The shop I used Ive seen their customers cars, and their customer cars after a wreck... adds confidence when you see what someone walks away from.

datz kool 06-30-2009 08:45 AM

Sciff5, listen to don,he has never sent you in the wrong direction,spend your money in the right places.
Trust me i've been there.had so many parts that were wrong for what i was doing.just spent 3 times the money to get things right.Will your cage be certified??think it over before just spending the money.

take care


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:14 PM.


© 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands