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Old 02-12-2003, 10:44 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Default I need a good 4 or 6 point roll bar. What's a good company?

Ok, the GT has a single roll bar (2 point) in it now. I don't know who installed it, or even if it's welded in or not. I want to install a new on so that I know it's done right. I might as well upgrade a little and get a little better bar. I'm looking for a good quality weld-in 4 point roll bar. What's a good company/place to order from?

I want a 4 point, but if I can't find one like I want I will go with a 6 point, but only one with swing out side bars or lowered side bars. It's a daily driver, so I don't want it to be a pain to get in and out of.
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Old 02-13-2003, 11:58 AM   #2 (permalink)
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You can get a mail order cage from jegs or summit for around $149.99. I'd go with a 6 point. Only time you have to deal with side bars is when you go with a 8 point cage or higher.
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Old 02-13-2003, 12:04 PM   #3 (permalink)
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IMO the best chassis stuff for a fox stang is from Wolfe racecraft. You pay for it but it is the best. Excluding full tube chassis cars like skiny kid and stuff like that.
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Old 02-13-2003, 12:12 PM   #4 (permalink)
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You can get a mail order cage from jegs or summit for around $149.99. I'd go with a 6 point. Only time you have to deal with side bars is when you go with a 8 point cage or higher.
I don't want a bolt-in.

And a 6 point has side bars.
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Old 02-13-2003, 12:24 PM   #5 (permalink)
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six points do not have side bars. I know, i do rollcages all the time. If you don't want a bolt in cage, just get a mild steel cage put in. Something like a 6 point or 8 point with swingout side bars.
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Old 02-13-2003, 12:28 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Try www.maximummotorsports.com This is who I will be getting my cage through (when it gets fast enough) The side bars are full swing out plus the can be removed for everyday driving. I have seen a car here localy that had this cage and I liked it.
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I know, i do rollcages all the time.

ROFLMAO!

My cage is a Wolfe Chromoly. It came jig notched. All you have to do is place the bars where you want, and weld. It didnt come with the 6" x 6" x 1/8" plates to weld to the floor, I had to supply them. There are pics of it on my MW site. I highly recommend them.

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Eric, here are two example of 6 point roll bars

http://reviews.stangnet.com/review.cgi?ID=203

http://www.wolferacecraft.com/pages/Install/mrbtech.htm

Damn those sure like side bars to me But I'm just a retard with a slow GT. Hey!!!, I know!!! I bet Billy Glidden would trade me his Pro 5.0 ride for my 2.3 LX!!!

Can't you just go back into hiding?
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Old 02-13-2003, 03:06 PM   #9 (permalink)
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LOL, I feel the need to post this, just to show how stupid Eric is. I showed him a link to Maximum Motorsports site showing a 6 point roll bar. This is what he said.

Eric says:
believe what you want to

Eric says:
your just 18yrs old

Tireburner says:
LMAO

Tireburner says:
your a ******* retard

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I just showed you proff

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Proof

Tireburner says:
I can provide you with 10 other web-site that all list 6 points

Eric says:
Yeah i'm a retard. But i'm 8 seconds quicker than you in a 1/4. who's the idiot????

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and they all have side bars

Tireburner says:
sure you are,

Eric says:
ask any chassis shop what a 6 point cage involves. NO SIDE BARS

Tireburner says:
hey I know, I bet Billy Gilldin would trade me his Pro 5.0 ride for my 2.3 LX

Eric says:
why would he want yours? it's a pos

Eric says:
later
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is a 4-point NHRA legal to run into the 13's?
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I don't want a bolt-in.

And a 6 point has side bars.
This the first time I've EVER heard ANYONE say that a 6 pt cage doesn't have side bars...That was too surprising to NOT comment while lurking

Damn when did you two start hating each other? Last time I heard from both of you, ya'll were friends and Josh wanted to hang with you at some meet and help with your car...

Guess things change

I believe a 4 pointer is necessary AND legal for verts under 13.99 et. As companies go, I hear S&W Race Cars is VERY good with cages...I'm not sure if they sell the kits or just do custom installs, but its worth looking into...they are located in PA and advertise in MMFF. Good luck!
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Here you go:

http://www.nhra.com/contacts/tech_faq.html

A roll bar is required in any convertible running 13.99 seconds or quicker in the quarter mile, and in other cars beginning at 11.99. The roll bar is accepted in vehicles running as quick as 10.00 second e.t., provided the stock firewall and floorboard is intact, other than for installation of wheel tubs. The rollbar must be constructed of minimum 1 ¾ inch o.d. x .118 inch wall mild steel tubing, or 1 ¾ x .083 chrome moly tubing.

Looks like you DO need a 6 pter, maybe NMRA is different...? There are diagrams as well at that link.

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Thanks for that, Josh. I needed a good laugh.
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that's for the info bell
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