posted 20 May, 2002 03:46 PM
I am getting pretty close to buying a wolfe 6pt roll bar. I am really buying this to stiffen up the chassis. I don't really drag race. I read a post from someone that the 6pt bar with non-swing-out sidebars really stiffened the chassis up. Can anyone comment how well a 6 point with swing out bars stiffens the chassis? Will it work just as well or will I give up a little stiffness?
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posted 21 May, 2002 12:24 AM
Hey Gort, another guy from Folsom here...
I can tell you that my 6-point bar (not Wolfe, but that probably doesn't matter) did stiffen the car up quite a bit. If you didn't have subframe connectors, I'm sure it would *really* feel stiffer - it kind of depends what order you do the mods in, the first will feel like the best.
Also, it is quite noticeable when the door bars are out; it's not as stiff.
Keep in mind, you'll loose use of the back seats, if that matters to you.
Dave
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posted 22 May, 2002 07:36 PM
Wow, I never noticed you are in Folsom too. Maybe I will see your car around sometime. What type of rollbar do you have? Are you happy with it?
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posted 22 May, 2002 09:22 PM
Most of the time if you see my car, it's on the way to or from the track. I don't drive it much anymore on the street...
I had my bar built by Dave Thornhill, who's on Monier Circle off South Sunrise. He's a local chassis builder, works on drag cars, etc. Very good, but as with anything custom, it was $$$. When I had it done, I don't think there was anyone making an "off the shelf" bar for the convertibles, so I had less choice. If the Wolfe bar meets your requirements, I bet it'll be half the cost of a custom bar. Thornhill might weld it in for you.
Edit: I realized I may not have answered your original question. I don't see how a rollbar with swingouts could be less stiff than the same bar with welded side bars, assuming the swingouts are installed.
Dave
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