Just take the bins lids off and make panels to fit in place. Cover them in leather. Still have the bins, and don't have to worry that they won't open... You can just pop the lids off and slide them out..

Here's what I did...




Ignore the sawdust...

 

This will open them.

 

That's been my problem. I want to add a rollbar but I have the seat either all the way back or one click from back; I am over 6'4". The bar is well made, but if I am ever going to do it I am going to have to have something that mounts to the chassis further back.

 

Yea, you're probably need something that mounts in the bins. Hope your battery isn't in there!

You're local to me, one of these days you can test fit in my car to see. I'm thinking you're not going to fit though!

 

This image isn't the best but here's how to modify the bin covers. Carefully cut them out then get black door edge trim from your local autoparts store to cover the edges with.



I think the extra noise comes from the pebbles hitting the backing plates and resonating through the bar.

Alan

 

that looks really nice adax

 

agreed. Very clean.

 

Looks very good man and I mean really good. Not yet at that stage of upgrades for me yet. Waiting for the car to really actually have to have one. ETA 11.99 When that happens I will then get one. But it looks good man.

 

What happens to all of your tools for use with the a flat tire. Do they become obsolete with that setup. It looks great but still wouldnt want to lose that option of donut capabilities with the unlikely situation of a flat tire. Let me know. Thank you.

 

Pulled it all out. Guess you could keep them in the bins behind the seats.

adax,

Looks very good. Hope my covers come out that good. I'll start working on them next week.

 

Looks great but what about the weight? How much does your bar weigh? It looks pretty solid...

 

Looks good but is it a legal roll cage or is that fake stuff that wont pass the inspections?

 

It is my understanding that it is a legal bar. It is a bolt in and weighs right around 100lbs or so. Well worth the extra weight in body stiffening and safety. These are the main reasons I got it, not to pass a tech inspection.

The car feels MUCH more solid now. I never thought the car wasn't solid before, but the difference is amazing. I can't wait to feel it on a road course.

Check with www.kirkracing.com for more info. They are very helpful and responsive.

 

It is SCCA legal for Solo I according to Kirk (and they should know) and includes the 1/4" thick backing plates. It's a serious piece, not to be confused with a "fashion bar". There is a small hole by the driver's head for checking with a depth guage. Don't know about NHRA and such. You can get it in 2" or 1 and 3/4". I forget the thickness. 2" is pictured.

 

I think the New M2 loop bar goes in the bins. Anyone have it or a pic behide the seats?

 

I sprayed the backing plates with a can of spray undercoating to prevent them from rusting. It also helps with sound deadening.

 

Yes...mine is 2 inch. They make one that mounts in the bins as well.

 

Just ordered the bin mount

 

post some pics after installed

 

I'm looking into the same roll cage and was just curious as to whether it will work with the trunk cover or not. Being in college, I don't have a garage right now, I don't want people peering into my trunk in the parking garage with thoughts of steeling anything.

 

can someone post pics of how it bolts into the trunk? thanks

harrison

 

I love the bars they look great..congrats...i especially love the paint on the license plates.

 

Its just a plate that bolts in behind the rear shock towers. You have to remove the jack, etc.

 

hehe...should have used photoshop instead of the can of spray paint...the police around here don't like it much. j/king...

 

very clean fd