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Old 11-08-2007, 03:39 PM
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what do you think?
Do you really wanna know,I mean I call them as I see them,most folks dont like that...

I think the way the text is written is kinda misleading,it says,and I quote:

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Roll bars
We have a wide rage of roll bars available, are our roll
bars have been redesigned to meet NHRA specifications
for roll bars 1.750 X .134 wall tubing is used, custom DOM
or chromoly is available as custom orders.

Standard 4 point bars starting at $179.00
Easy access 6 point bars start at $249.00
The part about their bars (plural) being redesigned to be NHRA legal is what I feel is the misleading part,the text as written implys both bars are legal,and there is simply no way a 4 point bar can ever be considered NHRA legal,no way,end of conversation.

And I would be very curious about the "easy access" 6 point bar pitch,as that has certain legal requirements as well,"drooped" side bars are'nt legal on the drivers side at all,so those are taboo for the most part here,and the swing out side bars require a very specific execution to remain legal as well,the side bar itself has specific execution to be legal,just read the included text I gave in post #11,it states that very clearly:

Sidebar must be included on the drivers side and must pass the driver at a point midway between the shoulder and the elbow.

I would advise you discuss that subject with them,as to what defines "easy access",I dunno,my roll bar on my A body makes it real fun to get in and out (but I'm a hefty fella),I even put in a quick release steering wheel to improve entry/egress on mine,I cant imagine how tight it must be with a bar/cage in second gen F body...

I feel the pro-tour six point bars would be a fine enough kit for the most part likely,would really need to see one installed in a car for a real opinion.

But as I said earlier,if the execution during install is faulty,that can be as bad as using the wrong kit or materials or such,you,as the installer,you have to know and follow the rules as well when installing the bar,and if your not 100% familiar with the rules,you damn well better have the rulebook or a current copy of the rules handy to consult with and make sure your not wasting you time installing the bar incorrectly.

There is a process to this,mock up,tack the bars,check the fit,adjust if needed,then final welding and fitting of stuff like seat braces and harness mounts and such,add the bar padding,that sorta stuff.

Think before you build,dont rush a deal like this,JMO.

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