Autopower bolt in roll cages
10-17-07, 05:25 PM
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Autopower bolt in roll cages
Hey, I'm looking at the Autopower bolt in roll cage for my 88 FC. Just want to hear if anyone else has one? what is the fit like? install? any info would be great! thanks, and pics would be great too!!!!
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10-17-07, 05:54 PM
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To OP, I personally tend to stay away from any safety device that bolts together. Kind of defeats the purpose, however, there are some decent kits that bolt together that you could later weld up for strength.... but if it were me, I'd just do it right the first time and have somebody professionally install it.
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10-17-07, 09:03 PM
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I have the autopower bolt-in 4 point roll bar. Went in without too much fuss except it's very hard to get it in past the lumps in the interior trim that contain the motors for the mouse belts. I think that's a S5 "feature" though so you should be ok on that front.
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10-17-07, 09:10 PM
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10-17-07, 09:28 PM
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Autopower has been making roll bars and cages for decades... and you can easily weld the bolt in cage. The one thing I don't like about the "race" bar is that you cant move your seat back or recline it. It did stiffen the chassis up big time
P.S. the FC bar is the same as the FB one (at least the rear part)
P.S. the FC bar is the same as the FB one (at least the rear part)
10-17-07, 09:38 PM
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wow. that was oh so very unnecessary with the hate. the dude who started the new thread on wheel sizes deserves hate.
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a bolt in is a great idea as to whether or not you want a cage.
you kinda have to weigh pros and cons
pros: stiffens up chassis to a noticable proportion, recomended mounting point for harnesses, and also is great if you get into a crash cause it might save your life (did my friend)
now, the cons: usually out of budget for fc owners (i just happen to have friends), unneccessary 98% of the time, problems fitting, cramping an already small interior, most of the time (in norcal anyways) cops harass about cages.
so, just weigh those odds, and forget haters like carbonrx (BAN!!)
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a bolt in is a great idea as to whether or not you want a cage.
you kinda have to weigh pros and cons
pros: stiffens up chassis to a noticable proportion, recomended mounting point for harnesses, and also is great if you get into a crash cause it might save your life (did my friend)
now, the cons: usually out of budget for fc owners (i just happen to have friends), unneccessary 98% of the time, problems fitting, cramping an already small interior, most of the time (in norcal anyways) cops harass about cages.
so, just weigh those odds, and forget haters like carbonrx (BAN!!)
peace
10-17-07, 09:50 PM
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BASTARD thank you for your real help.
The autopower bolt in cage is SCCA & NASA legal for club racing.
http://www.autopowerindustries.com/rollcages.asp
I was just looking for what experiences people have had with them, they also sell U-Weld cages that you weld in yourself. Cusco also sells bolt in cages for many different cars.
I'm looking at bolt in cages because they are cheaper then custom cages, but still add rigidity and it’s much much safer on the track (and then some if you are in a harness) and should I choose to sell the car I can take it out if need be.
Thanks for the help and support....btw haters never bother me, just fun to laugh at.
The autopower bolt in cage is SCCA & NASA legal for club racing.
http://www.autopowerindustries.com/rollcages.asp
I was just looking for what experiences people have had with them, they also sell U-Weld cages that you weld in yourself. Cusco also sells bolt in cages for many different cars.
I'm looking at bolt in cages because they are cheaper then custom cages, but still add rigidity and it’s much much safer on the track (and then some if you are in a harness) and should I choose to sell the car I can take it out if need be.
Thanks for the help and support....btw haters never bother me, just fun to laugh at.
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