question about roll bars
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question about roll bars
Hi,
I'm considering adding a roll bar to my C5 coupe. This will happen after heads and cam, and T/C. Does anyone have experience with adding a roll bar to their C5? What issues/suggestions/warnings can you give me?
Thanks for your advise. ;)
I'm considering adding a roll bar to my C5 coupe. This will happen after heads and cam, and T/C. Does anyone have experience with adding a roll bar to their C5? What issues/suggestions/warnings can you give me?
Thanks for your advise. ;)
Drifting
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From: Los Angeles Founder, West Coast Corvette Challenge
Re: question about roll bars (Red98C5)
Tony: whatever advise you get from Dennis will be noteworthy! Take it!
I had a 5-point cage (NHRA legal) installed this summer (good down to 10.00 seconds flat). A few things to consider:
1. Make sure that whoever does this cage WELDS it to the FRAME. Some
racers have a "bolt-on" attitude. NOT a good idea. Again, this is about
your safety. WELD to FRAME. Period.
2. For your fifth bar (driver's side) you need to decide if you want a swingout
bar (which can be detachable) or a bar that is detachable that is
non-swingout. I recommend non-swingout because you usually need a
longer extension coming down the driver's side that can hit around the
shoulder area. This extension is PERMANENT on a swing-out system and
can be darned uncomfortable. Just my .02 cents.
3. Go for the chromoly instead of steel. Stronger AND lighter.
4. Here is a link to some pics of mine in various stages:
http://www.rebsspecialties.com/rebs/gbrown.htm
Hope this helps.
Gary
[Modified by gary brown, 9:59 PM 11/29/2002]
I had a 5-point cage (NHRA legal) installed this summer (good down to 10.00 seconds flat). A few things to consider:
1. Make sure that whoever does this cage WELDS it to the FRAME. Some
racers have a "bolt-on" attitude. NOT a good idea. Again, this is about
your safety. WELD to FRAME. Period.
2. For your fifth bar (driver's side) you need to decide if you want a swingout
bar (which can be detachable) or a bar that is detachable that is
non-swingout. I recommend non-swingout because you usually need a
longer extension coming down the driver's side that can hit around the
shoulder area. This extension is PERMANENT on a swing-out system and
can be darned uncomfortable. Just my .02 cents.
3. Go for the chromoly instead of steel. Stronger AND lighter.
4. Here is a link to some pics of mine in various stages:
http://www.rebsspecialties.com/rebs/gbrown.htm
Hope this helps.
Gary
[Modified by gary brown, 9:59 PM 11/29/2002]
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From: Cincinnati Ohio
Re: question about roll bars (gary brown)
Gary,
Great Pics! Thanks a lot. I'm waiting on Dennis' reply to my e-mail. You guys always come through when I have a question.
Where did you get your rollbar?
Also, I saw in your sig that you have a Quick Time cutout. I suppose that is what I was looking at on the bottom side of your car. Can you tell me more about that? Such as where did you get it, what did it cost, does it work, does it add more hp?
Thanks again for your help.
Great Pics! Thanks a lot. I'm waiting on Dennis' reply to my e-mail. You guys always come through when I have a question.
Where did you get your rollbar?
Also, I saw in your sig that you have a Quick Time cutout. I suppose that is what I was looking at on the bottom side of your car. Can you tell me more about that? Such as where did you get it, what did it cost, does it work, does it add more hp?
Thanks again for your help.
Drifting
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From: Los Angeles Founder, West Coast Corvette Challenge
Re: question about roll bars (tgeers)
Gary,
Great Pics! Thanks a lot. I'm waiting on Dennis' reply to my e-mail. You guys always come through when I have a question.
Where did you get your rollbar?
Also, I saw in your sig that you have a Quick Time cutout. I suppose that is what I was looking at on the bottom side of your car. Can you tell me more about that? Such as where did you get it, what did it cost, does it work, does it add more hp?
Thanks again for your help.
Great Pics! Thanks a lot. I'm waiting on Dennis' reply to my e-mail. You guys always come through when I have a question.
Where did you get your rollbar?
Also, I saw in your sig that you have a Quick Time cutout. I suppose that is what I was looking at on the bottom side of your car. Can you tell me more about that? Such as where did you get it, what did it cost, does it work, does it add more hp?
Thanks again for your help.
The cutouts come from Quick Time Performance in New Jersey. Click here: http://www.quicktimeperformance.com
Let me know if I can be of any more assistance. It's nice to give back when so many have given to me
Drifting
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From: Los Angeles Founder, West Coast Corvette Challenge
Re: question about roll bars (Face)
Gary,
Can you still fit your top in the rear compartment? That'll be very important to me when it's time.
Can you still fit your top in the rear compartment? That'll be very important to me when it's time.
In addition, he also sent the rear cargo mat/carpet out to an auto-upholsterer to get a nice finished look near the rear support bars. Nice touch.
Gary
