rollbar?????
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rollbar?????
I can't wait any longer. My deal fell through.
I need a 5 point rollbar, chrome moly, with a swingout driver bar. Can anyone help ?????
[Modified by mackeyred96, 6:25 PM 9/17/2001]
I need a 5 point rollbar, chrome moly, with a swingout driver bar. Can anyone help ?????
[Modified by mackeyred96, 6:25 PM 9/17/2001]
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Re: rollbar????? (mackeyred96)
When I was looking at custom bars I was told you want to stay away from the chrome molly as it can be difficult to weld and takes special tools. I ended up with the removable one from TPIS and custom side bars, but the guy who installed it had to modify it because it was shipped with the brackets welded on backwards :rolleyes:. I can get away with it being removable as our track is a little more lenient than some other tracks. You will probably have to have one welded in to pass Englishtown tech.
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Re: rollbar????? (mackeyred96)
John,
I think your best bet is going to be going to a shop that specializes in roll-cages and having one bent & installed for your car.
The pre-bent ones I've seen all need some degree of work to get them into place, so you may as well find a place to do the whole thing from scratch. By the time you factor in what you spent initially on the cage, then add the install fee you may end up spending more money.
Just for grins, I checked the Pegasus Racing catalog and AutoPower makes a "bolt-in" kit http://www.pegasusautoracing.com/ (part# 2407) for $559.95 plus freight. I think the local guy here in Austin was going to charge me $800 complete for a custom install...
Hope it helps.
I think your best bet is going to be going to a shop that specializes in roll-cages and having one bent & installed for your car.
The pre-bent ones I've seen all need some degree of work to get them into place, so you may as well find a place to do the whole thing from scratch. By the time you factor in what you spent initially on the cage, then add the install fee you may end up spending more money.
Just for grins, I checked the Pegasus Racing catalog and AutoPower makes a "bolt-in" kit http://www.pegasusautoracing.com/ (part# 2407) for $559.95 plus freight. I think the local guy here in Austin was going to charge me $800 complete for a custom install...
Hope it helps.
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Re: rollbar????? (Joe90)
I've got a custon shop not 5 miles from my house. He does chrome moly and his work is second to none. The problem is he's so busy you can get in his shop. He's doing work for the highest bidder. People are throwing extra money at him just to work on their cars. I don't mind paying a fair price for a job but I can't compete with the kind of money being thrown around here.
He just did a cage for a big buck Agustino firebird. The red one that runs 9.'s. This is the level of his customers.
If I were in business I'd be doing the samething.
I just don't know what to do now.
[Modified by mackeyred96, 6:34 PM 9/17/2001]
He just did a cage for a big buck Agustino firebird. The red one that runs 9.'s. This is the level of his customers.
If I were in business I'd be doing the samething.
I just don't know what to do now.
[Modified by mackeyred96, 6:34 PM 9/17/2001]
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Re: rollbar????? (mackeyred96)
John....
I'm sure 'ol Reeves would be glad to put one in for you, although I'm sure it will be just as costly as the shop down the road from you - and then some, probably..... :eek:
I'm sure 'ol Reeves would be glad to put one in for you, although I'm sure it will be just as costly as the shop down the road from you - and then some, probably..... :eek:
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Re: rollbar????? (callaway95)
ANYONE ELSE???????????
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Re: rollbar????? (mackeyred96)
The only thing I can possibly add is to do it yourself. You did the motor removal/install... Whats to say you can't yank the interior and weld tubing in. You seem pretty crafty.
Make an effort to go to Leb Valley October 19th. It's a rental day,and they don't give a frogs fat *** if you have a roll bar. It's 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Make an effort to go to Leb Valley October 19th. It's a rental day,and they don't give a frogs fat *** if you have a roll bar. It's 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Re: rollbar????? (mackeyred96)
We have 2 local shops that do great cages. http://www.rpmotorsport.com/ and http://www.thunderperformance.com/
Thunder doesn't have pics on there page, but he did an awesome cage for a friend at a reasonable price. Ask for Jeff at Thunder tell him Lamar sent you. Both would proably have to have your car.
Thunder doesn't have pics on there page, but he did an awesome cage for a friend at a reasonable price. Ask for Jeff at Thunder tell him Lamar sent you. Both would proably have to have your car.
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Re: rollbar????? (mackeyred96)
John, there's Joe Gambino in Toms River. You know he was Matt's partner.
He's on Whitty Rd across from the YMCA 914-2144
He's on Whitty Rd across from the YMCA 914-2144
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Re: rollbar????? (Mr Mojo)
THANKS GUYS 
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Re: rollbar????? (ralph)
let me know if you want to go to poughkeepsie, ny. I'll see if my guy has time. JD you know Charlie Bower, right?
Trying to be realistic..
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Re: rollbar????? (mackeyred96)
so that one in corvette central isnt any good that is the only place i could find it? could somone take a pic of there cage in there car so i can get some ideas
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Re: rollbar????? (miker61588)
What about http://www.ioportracing.com, I think thats the website, they sell the autopower rollbar.
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Re: rollbar????? (Ian87)
I still need a bar that will be NHRA and NJ, DOT approved.
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Re: rollbar????? (mackeyred96)
Bottom line, a custom rollbar is the only way to go, at least you know it will be perfect rather than a one size fits all.
If anyone is so worried about the price of safety, maybe you should be driving a Volvo.
If anyone is so worried about the price of safety, maybe you should be driving a Volvo.