Where to get a rollbar

Post by **dgraza1** » Sun Apr 24, 2005 10:15 pm

I am planning on buying a 240 vert this summer and trying to get some ideas on prices and mods. I already have a ka24de engine and manual tranny to go in it. I was looking at adding a rollbar for safety is there any companies that sell already prefab rollbars that bolt in.

Post by **DroptopDrifter** » Mon Apr 25, 2005 11:54 am

Iam going to get one from autopower for my convertable. There bolt in no welding for a round 3-400 bucks.

Post by **dgraza1** » Mon Apr 25, 2005 4:32 pm

Thanks that is what I am looking for

Post by **AZhitman** » Mon Apr 25, 2005 5:53 pm

Keep in mind the Autopower isn't really a "roll bar".

It's more a harness bar, not designed for rollover protection (and not recognized by any racing sanctioning body).

I intend to add one to attach my seatbelts (since I've deleted the pillars and am about to delete the rear "hump").

Keep in mind you'll have to lose your rear side interior panels as well (or have a damn good eye for where to cut them in an oval shape).

Post by **dgraza1** » Tue Apr 26, 2005 5:07 pm

I am looking for roll over protection. Nothing to serious like a cage but just a 4 point bar. I checked that website out. They have some that need to be welded in by any chance do you know if they are good for protection. If not I will just contact them

Post by **AZhitman** » Tue Apr 26, 2005 5:19 pm

They're not.

You'll need at least 6 points of attachment for rollover protection.

BTW, a properly setup 240 is nearly impossible to roll. Not much need for rollover protection, unless you're racing.

You're in much more danger of a side or frontal impact, as it fared VERY poorly in crash testing.

Post by **daz1320** » Thu Apr 28, 2005 8:48 am

I read thos thread the other day decided to make some calls.Well, I called autopower and some of its distributors and the all gave me a big NO on the roll bar question.Does anyone know different or if one will fit from a coupe?

Post by **dgraza1** » Fri Apr 29, 2005 6:12 am

I am not sure if it will fit a convertible but cusco sells a 4 point roll cage that looks cool and they say it is for increased safety and rigidity. It is sold at boost designs I am going to email them and find out if it will fit a conv.

Post by **daz1320** » Fri Apr 29, 2005 7:22 am

let us know.

Post by **AZhitman** » Fri Apr 29, 2005 11:57 am

daz1320 wrote:I read thos thread the other day decided to make some calls.Well, I called autopower and some of its distributors and the all gave me a big NO on the roll bar question.Does anyone know different or if one will fit from a coupe?

Apparently they don't know what they're talking about. The floor pan is the same, there's no reason it won't fit.

I am adding one to my car (getting it from a local guy from his 89 Coupe) to use as a harness bar, and test-fit was fine.

Post by **nab911** » Tue May 03, 2005 10:14 am

Well i had just thought about this the other day because i want a roll bar to mount seatbelts too so i could do the door swap before i get my car painted... check this link out and yall tell me if its a good idea.

*Note that it says its designed for SCCA use

http://www.ioportracing.com/Me...AP670

Amazing price too

Post by **AZhitman** » Tue May 03, 2005 10:52 am

Nice find!

Shipping is $70-$150 though... Plus $130 for both optional parts....

Post by **nab911** » Tue May 03, 2005 11:15 am

Well between them and autopower... you looking to spend about $500 shipped for a good SCCA approved rollbar. Well worth it in my opinion.

Post by **AZhitman** » Tue May 03, 2005 12:41 pm

That is an autopower bar, check it out.

You gotta click "Add To Cart" and you'll see.

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