Saved $65 on the roll bar

[Shirl]

Ordered the 4 point with cross-brace today from RK Sport..they have free shipping til the end of December...which is TOMORROW! Shipping was suppose to be $65 extra. Got the bar for 299.00. If you guys need anything from them, you have til' tomorrow to save a couple bucks! [img]graemlins/fluffy.gif[/img]

[Shane]

when u ordering the parachute?!?

[Shirl]

When I go 8's...which will be.....NEVER!!!! [img]graemlins/slap.gif[/img] :D

[Shane]

awww man! :(

[Skinny]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't it need to be at least a 5 point to pass NHRA tech inspection?

[Shirl]

Yeah, it does, but that's the bar I like ;) and it shouldn't be a problem passing tech where I race. I can always add the side bar that goes next to the driver if I have to. I've seen this bar in a Camaro that a friend of mine had...it really is nice looking. I don't want a full cage. Too much trouble with welding and getting in and out of the car.

[SilverTAWS6]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Shirl:
Yeah, it does, but that's the bar I like ;) and it shouldn't be a problem passing tech where I race. I can always add the side bar that goes next to the driver if I have to. I've seen this bar in a Camaro that a friend of mine had...it really is nice looking. I don't want a full cage. Too much trouble with welding and getting in and out of the car.<hr></blockquote>

That's why you need a bolt in with a swingout door bar :D .

They probably won't notice too much, Island tech at least when I went there wasn't really tough. They'll probably give you a break anyway since you've got at least 4 points.

Chris

[Shirl]

I didn't really want a full cage or the swingout door bar thing because it's not a full-blown racecar. I want the bar to compliment the car's interior. I know this bar will look good because I've seen it before. I like the style of it. The last 2 modifications that I wanted done to the car in this journey of mayhem...was to get a 4 point roll bar installed and maybe some more paint work. Then I can say I've accomplished all of my goals (in order) with this car. Travis, which bar are you looking at getting for yours?

[Skinny]

I'm planning on getting the Wolfe 6 point weld-in with swing-out bars on both sides. That way I can pull the side bars out when I'm not at the track and just cover the open ends (Wolfe sells a billet cap for this). Also will be going with the chrome moly version so I can save a few pounds. I've been looking into ways to offset the extra weight and it looks like a tubular k-member is my best bet. If I add upper/lower A-arms with the k-member, I'm sure I can come out a few pounds lighter than I was without the bar. Then bring on the wheelies! [img]graemlins/burnout.gif[/img]

[Shirl]

How much does the Wolfe 6 point weigh?

[Skinny]

Wolfe says the weight is 60-65 lbs for the chrome moly one. 80-85 lbs for the mild steel.

BTW: I wanna see some pics when this bar goes in! ;)

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[Magnus]

my wolfe 8pt (down bars) cmoly is 65.5 lbs with plates and all hardware.

[Shirl]

Wow, that's not bad for an 8 point!! :cool:

[Arctc Wolf]

the 8 pt. just has the subframe turn-downs added to the 6 pt. they're not too long. a fiberglass hood will also reduce weight off the front. VFN fiberglass has stock look fiberglass hoods that are 13 lbs. each for lift-off and 25(I think) for bolt-on hoods. that reduces weight higher up on the car, which I think make more difference than weight near the bottom. isn't that why ppl will get a dry sump oiling system and drop their motors 2-3 inches, for better weight transfer? neways, the hood, plus lightweight battery, plus k-member, rotors, a-arms, and coil-over's will drop a nice chunk off the front of the car.

[Shirl]

Cool, thanks for the advice. I always wanted a cowl hood or something similar...just never looked into it, cuz I thought...ok, if I get another hood, where am I gonna store the stock one??