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Old Jul 10, 2002 | 03:41 PM
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Where to get roll bar for FC

Hey guys. First I just want to say WOO HOO! We finally got our forum.

Anybody know a place that has a good bolt in 4/5 point roll bar for a FC? I will weld it in once I get it installed.

I building my 10AE for track days with some street use. I'm looking to have about 400RWHP so a nice roll bar will be a very good thing.


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Old Jul 10, 2002 | 04:44 PM
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Kirk Racing is pretty well known for making good cages/bars for rx-7s and miatas. The site isn't all that helpful, but I'm sure if you gave them a call they could help. They don't know it yet, but they'll be doing the cage for my ITS car.
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Old Jul 10, 2002 | 05:20 PM
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Funny you suggest them. They did the cage on our IT7 car. They did a great job and have very good prices.
The only reason I was looking else where is because I figured I would buy a bolt in and weld it in myself.

I could do this much cheaper Myself. I don't think they make bolt in's.
I May end up getting them to do it if I can't find a inexpensive bolt in.

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Old Jul 10, 2002 | 05:54 PM
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I called them and they quoted $285 for a four point bolt in bar. They also have a six point cage bolt in for $595 with an option for nascar bars. Sounds pretty good too me, but i haven't priced anything else.
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Old Jul 10, 2002 | 09:03 PM
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Thats a pretty good price. It's a little less then I've seen other places. Thats probably what I will end up doing.

Thanks for calling them.

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Old Jul 10, 2002 | 09:43 PM
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Also try an Autopower roll bar from I/O Port Racing Supplies.

Dave Gibson (of FC3S.org fame) installed one on one of his cars and was pleased with it. FWIW, they are located in San Diego, just a tad bit away from Alabama.
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Old Jul 10, 2002 | 09:57 PM
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No problem. I've been meaning to call them myself and this just gave me a good reason. I also figured it was worth mentioning this in our new race forum because these guys race a second gen and seem to do high quality work as far as cages/bars are concerned. I'll let everyone know when they install mine.
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Old Jul 11, 2002 | 12:40 AM
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Why bolt in? Headroom is at a premium, and the bolt it isn't going to help that..

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Old Jul 11, 2002 | 12:40 AM
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Oh, nevermind, bolt in roll bar is fine

Sorry
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