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Old Jul 8, 2007 | 01:42 PM
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Question Got a single hoop roll bar on order

I found one after much searching. It is a company down in florida and they make them for their cars and for others.

I should have it to me by next weekend. I will have to paint it and install it. They could paint it for me, but I was trying to save a few bucks. The roll bar shipping included is 395.00.
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Old Jul 8, 2007 | 04:05 PM
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got a pic of one, or a website for them
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Old Jul 9, 2007 | 12:56 PM
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http://www.ultimateautosports.com/im...6-16bigger.jpg

http://www.ultimateautosports.com/im...66-5bigger.jpg

Matt is super to work with. Either email him or call him. Tell him I sent you to him.
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Old Jul 9, 2007 | 01:17 PM
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Can you take more pics of it when you get it in and when you install it
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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 04:38 AM
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Did they provide you with specs on the weight, also what's involved as far as installation? Looks very nice!
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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 01:35 PM
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not sure on the weight, just a basic steel tube bar. It attaches to the seat belt mounting points in your car (the front seat belt attachement points). He says you need to take out your passenger front seat ( 4 bolts and unhook the air bag sensor....disconnect the battery).

I will paint mine and take some pics of the install. I am down to 16 days till I get it and install it before Mustang Week in MB.
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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 01:59 PM
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Looking forward to seeing this. Dont know how Id get it up here to Canada but that looks like a pretty good fit to me
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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 02:09 PM
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i think they can ship it to canada but alot of extra costs.

i can not wait to see it on your car, i am thinking about one and maybe have the removeable seatbelt bar added on, would be nice to have a four point harness. and then just get it powdercoated a nice gloss black or chrome it
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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 02:58 PM
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what is the point of a single loop? Is it just for looks? Does a single loop actually qualify for a safety requirement in racing out there?
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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 05:43 PM
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if you think about it it helps in the event of a rollover, it supports the structure of the roof when you roll so the roof will not cave in and will buy you enough time and room to get out of the car incase you land upside-down
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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 05:47 PM
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i think they can ship it to canada but alot of extra costs.

i can not wait to see it on your car, i am thinking about one and maybe have the removeable seatbelt bar added on, would be nice to have a four point harness. and then just get it powdercoated a nice gloss black or chrome it

Id be interested to see the removable bar too. Although that wouldnt be cert. Are these good enough for IHRA? I believe under 11.49 ET you must have a roll bar in a coupe and thats right whee Im headed.
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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 06:10 PM
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i would like the bar only because i want to use it for road racing and track times and then take out the bar for daily driving
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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 09:00 PM
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Wow, that really looks great. I've been looking for something like this too. Can't wait to see it in your car.
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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 09:12 PM
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I think the rule is a 6 pt for cars under 12 seconds? someone correct me here.

I got it to keep my shelby GT 350 look of my car. In 1967-68 shelbys had single hoop roll bars, mostly for looks. This should look good in my car.
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Old Jul 11, 2007 | 12:09 AM
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here is the current NHRA regulations
NHRA regulations PDF
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Old Jul 11, 2007 | 01:22 AM
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Great for show but, that bar would not pass tech on any track I know. You must have downs in the rear other wise that bar will fold in a roll over. It has no lateral or diagonal support whatso ever.


Page 65.....http://www.nasaproracing.com/rules/ccr.pdf

Here's the one in my Mach 1.

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Old Jul 11, 2007 | 02:11 AM
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Originally Posted by traffic142
I think the rule is a 6 pt for cars under 12 seconds? someone correct me here.

I got it to keep my shelby GT 350 look of my car. In 1967-68 shelbys had single hoop roll bars, mostly for looks. This should look good in my car.

Its 11.49 but yeah looks like a 6 point. Ouch thats gonna kill my objective of a stock looking interior.
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Old Jul 11, 2007 | 07:38 AM
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Fastduo that is a sick mach, always loved that blue but yeah that cage sucks for a daily driver. Are you going to do a rear seat delete on that or just keep it as is

definately if i want to make a certifide road car i will buy a bare minimum V6 or GT used and then build it up so i will not feel bad about cutting up my daily driver
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Old Jul 11, 2007 | 09:56 AM
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or such a nice looking mach. it does look sick
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Old Jul 11, 2007 | 11:51 AM
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The single hoop with no side forward or rear support will give Very little support during a roll over. I would say it is mostly for show.
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