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dsharkman 10-07-2015 10:37 AM

RPM rollbar INSTALLED in Z06 Vert
 
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This past Weekend, Rob and James, from RPM, flew from Oregon to San Diego to personally install a roll-bar in my 2015 Z06 Vert.

IT IS A BEAUTIFUL THING! :woohoo:

I can't say enough positive things about these guys and this company. They are AWESOME!

Check out the pix. If you need a roll-bar for your car, this is absolutely the place to go.

Thomasmoto 10-07-2015 11:15 AM

Very nice. Is that a " bolt in " or a weld in? My other question has to do with driver/passenger fitment. Can you do a few pics of someone seated in the car? Or better yet, seated with helmets on?
Thanks.

dsharkman 10-07-2015 11:17 AM

The rollbar is a bolt in to the frame of the car. Sure - I'll post pictures with my helmet on later today.

Arctic Blastoff 10-07-2015 11:26 AM

:thumbs: im digging the fire ext too,i wouldnt want my seat all the way back,im glad im short.

NORCAL-SS 10-07-2015 11:46 AM

Looks like anyone whose over 5 11 will have cool lumps on their heads sitting in that and hit a nice bump. Pain pills included? :) maybe seeing it wrong

Suns_PSD 10-07-2015 11:52 AM

Is a roll bar required to track a convertible?

Thanks.

dansracing 10-07-2015 11:59 AM


Originally Posted by Suns_PSD (Post 1590646148)
Is a roll bar required to track a convertible?

Thanks.

I understand that the A Pillars in the vert are supposed to sustain roll over events. When the manufacturer has safety ratings that support that, most tracks/HPDE events do not require a roll bar in a vert.
I used to track an F-Type convertible and never needed a roll bar to participate.

dsharkman 10-07-2015 12:02 PM


Originally Posted by Suns_PSD (Post 1590646148)
Is a roll bar required to track a convertible?

Thanks.

I think it depends on the Club you race with. I run with the Porsche Club on the tracks around southern California and a roll-bar is REQUIRED for those events. Ask your club or the person responsible for the event.

acroy 10-07-2015 12:03 PM

SWEET
Pics from farther back so we can get an impression how it affects the look of the car?

dsharkman 10-07-2015 12:04 PM


Originally Posted by NORCALSS (Post 1590646113)
Looks like anyone whose over 5 11 will have cool lumps on their heads sitting in that and hit a nice bump. Pain pills included? :) maybe seeing it wrong

I am 5' 10" and have plenty of clearance below the bar. Pics later.

dcher 10-07-2015 03:22 PM


Originally Posted by dsharkman (Post 1590646213)
I am 5' 10" and have plenty of clearance below the bar. Pics later.

Looks good. However, I was wondering whether this could be a hazard if you were driving around town without a helmet. It looks like one could potentially sustain a head injury during a relatively minor traffic accident given that the bar is so close to the seat.

dsharkman 10-07-2015 03:27 PM


Originally Posted by dcher (Post 1590647500)
Looks good. However, I was wondering whether this could be a hazard if you were driving around town without a helmet. It looks like one could potentially sustain a head injury during a relatively minor traffic accident given that the bar is so close to the seat.

The bar is actually above the seat. My head goes underneath the bar. The only think I am hitting is the back of the seat. And the seat can be adjusted lower as well to give more clearance.

dcher 10-07-2015 03:47 PM


Originally Posted by dsharkman (Post 1590647534)
The bar is actually above the seat. My head goes underneath the bar. The only think I am hitting is the back of the seat. And the seat can be adjusted lower as well to give more clearance.

I was thinking about the side to side motion associated with a side impact collision. It appears that the bars that run along the seat extend in front of the head rest. Not trying to be difficult, just curious.

dsharkman 10-07-2015 04:26 PM

good point. the motion to the right is fine. the motion to the left does come in contact with the bar depending on how you move your head. maybe put cushioning there to soften the blow. honestly didn't think about that. my main concern was a) making my car track legal, b) making sure I can see out the rearview mirror, c) find a reputable company who supports their product. RPM does it all :)

dcher 10-07-2015 06:54 PM


Originally Posted by dsharkman (Post 1590647958)
good point. the motion to the right is fine. the motion to the left does come in contact with the bar. maybe put cushioning there to soften the blow. honestly didn't think about that. my main concern was a) making my car track legal, b) making sure I can see out the rearview mirror, c) find a reputable company who supports their product. RPM does it all :)

Absolutely great looking. Hope you can get some protection for daily driving. Then you have the best of both worlds.

BOBSZ857 10-07-2015 07:06 PM

Does this also offer any side protection across the doors?

Thomasmoto 10-07-2015 07:10 PM

Roll bar
 

Originally Posted by dsharkman (Post 1590645917)
The rollbar is a bolt in to the frame of the car. Sure - I'll post pictures with my helmet on later today.

OK thanks. I really appreciate it. I'm going to be checking many roll bars at SEMA and need as much information as possible.

dsharkman 10-08-2015 12:16 AM


Originally Posted by BOBSZ857 (Post 1590649014)
Does this also offer any side protection across the doors?

Yes, they offer a 6-point that goes across the doors as well. It's removable. Call RPM for details.

dsharkman 10-08-2015 12:25 AM

More Pix
 
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Here are a few more pix

acroy 10-08-2015 07:16 AM

:thumbs: Verynice!
Dig the pirate flag too:cheers:


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