Roll bar inquiry

Discussion in 'Drag Racing' started by Grabber71, Feb 18, 2010.

  1. Grabber71

    Grabber71 Milique Toast

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    Ordered a 8 point cage from Competition Engineering and 2 sets of belts from RCI and just received everything this morning! I would like to install removable front bars but don't at all like the set up that Comp has. Has anyone done this with good results? I would really like pics if possible...
     
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    yellow75 MCCI Oregon State Rep Supporting Member

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    Hmmm do I see some quicker times in the near future :drive:
     
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    Ran an 11.55 @117mph thru the mufflers in the street class at Mission last year...open exhaust I'm thinking 20's or 30's...and with 3.50 gears!
     
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    MNTony aka Godzirra

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    I haven't done it myself, but I've seen a bunch of cars now that run a 3/8" (just guessing on the thickness) plate at the middle of the main hoop and one at the bottom of the front hoop. Then a solid end is welded to both ends of the pipe that goes between them. Dang I wish that I had a picture...but it looks a lot more sturdy than what we used to use even 5 years ago. Anyhow, if it were me that would be the way I would go.
     
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    Action Jack has some pictures on here with what I'm thinking your talking about. If you cant find them,,, pm him, I'm sure he send you info
     

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