2pt roll bar question
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2pt roll bar question
I searched the archives but couldn't find anything on this. I have a 91 convert and would like to putin a roll bar for added safety. I don't want to put in a 4 or 6 point cause I use the car daily and need to get in and out of the front and back seats.I don't race but do put it into corners pretty hard. I took my car to a custom chassis shop and they said they could make me a 2 point roll bar (Hoop) but it would only offer mimimal protection and also said 2 point roll bars are mostly for show. They also said that a square or rectangular tube type 2 point roll bar would offer some protection because of the geometry but they don't work with square tubing.
Does anyone know of a rectangular tube roll bar that is made and if so who makes one??
Sure appreciate the help........bob
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91 camaro RS L03 convert,
t-5, ultimate TBI mods,TBI spacer,SLP 1 5/8 headers,
3"cat back, 3.42 torsen posi,alston SFC's,Global West LCA relocation brackets
Does anyone know of a rectangular tube roll bar that is made and if so who makes one??
Sure appreciate the help........bob
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91 camaro RS L03 convert,
t-5, ultimate TBI mods,TBI spacer,SLP 1 5/8 headers,
3"cat back, 3.42 torsen posi,alston SFC's,Global West LCA relocation brackets
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A 2 pt. is definitely a good idea in a convertable. I thought about making one for mine. But I think rectangular tubing would be ugly. Well.... maybe. Depends on how it's done.
As far as protection, it's better than nothing, but for safety, at least a 4 pt. is preferable, and wouldn't get in the way of getting in and out anymore than normally with the top up.
As far as protection, it's better than nothing, but for safety, at least a 4 pt. is preferable, and wouldn't get in the way of getting in and out anymore than normally with the top up.
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At least the shop you went to was honest. Chassisworks sells a four point that doesn't interfere with rear seat use and a 8 point with optional swing out door bars, so it won't hamper front seat use. www.cachassisworks.com
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Hey guys, thanks. I agree about the square tubing but I am glad to know that a 4 point may work. Thanks............bob
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91 camaro RS L03 convert,
t-5, ultimate TBI mods,TBI spacer,SLP 1 5/8 headers,
3"cat back, 3.42 torsen posi,alston SFC's,Global West LCA relocation brackets
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91 camaro RS L03 convert,
t-5, ultimate TBI mods,TBI spacer,SLP 1 5/8 headers,
3"cat back, 3.42 torsen posi,alston SFC's,Global West LCA relocation brackets
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Transmission: WC-T5, WC-T5, 700R4
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I am considering this for my '90 RS 'vert. Good luck, Lon. http://www.kennybrown.com/fbodycage.html
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