Maybe I missed it but I don't recal seeing any pics if cars on track in this thread yet, this is the motor sports section right?
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I'm here for the hard parked evos.
You? There is this thread though: https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/mo...track-evo.html |
Originally Posted by gotpsi?
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Maybe I missed it but I don't recal seeing any pics if cars on track in this thread yet, this is the motor sports section right?
Our rolly bar thread has been dead lately. Not really Sticky worthy:updown: http://imageshack.us/a/img20/1403/lj9m.jpg |
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Originally Posted by gotpsi?
(Post 10971061)
Maybe I missed it but I don't recal seeing any pics if cars on track in this thread yet, this is the motor sports section right?
Also, my Autopower roll bar is for sale (EDIT 12/3/14: *** NOW SOLD ***): https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/sa...pads-more.html Attachment 276953 Attachment 276954 Attachment 276955 |
couldnt find it...but has anyone gotten hard data on how much shorter the sunroof model is than non sunroof?
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^^^Just call AP in San Deigo
Knowing what we know now, I would have attempted to acquire a sunroof model due to the plates some of us use |
^ This. I'd still have a full interior. :(
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Originally Posted by MinusPrevious
(Post 10975246)
^^^Just call AP in San Deigo
Knowing what we know now, I would have attempted to acquire a sunroof model due to the plates some of us use |
Does everyone remove the carpet to install the plates? I had the plates made, and am doing the roll bar this weekend.
So do I remove all of the carpet, just some, or none? |
Originally Posted by boostincincy
(Post 10983411)
Does everyone remove the carpet to install the plates? I had the plates made, and am doing the roll bar this weekend.
So do I remove all of the carpet, just some, or none? Bear mind if you have a non sunroof roll bar & still have a head liner getting the plates in is a real PITA. I used 3/16" plate & I still have a liner but its really tight If you have any questions let me know. Also, post up pics of your install please! Joe |
Originally Posted by MinusPrevious
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Go to the top of page 7. Youll see my install w/the plates. Also, go to page 5 if you want to see how the carpet was slit so you can roll in back in place.
Bear mind if you have a non sunroof roll bar & still have a head liner getting the plates in is a real PITA. I used 3/16" plate & I still have a liner but its really tight If you have any questions let me know. Also, post up pics of your install please! Joe |
Excellent thread, thanks to all who have contributed. I'm thinking about doing this over the winter and have a question about the inside rear mounting: Would it make any sense to use extra plates there as well, similar to the floor?
Yes, I'm only doing DE. Would go full welded if things got serious... |
Originally Posted by Sawdust
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Excellent thread, thanks to all who have contributed. I'm thinking about doing this over the winter and have a question about the inside rear mounting: Would it make any sense to use extra plates there as well, similar to the floor?
Yes, I'm only doing DE. Would go full welded if things got serious... The problem we have encountered is the roll bar height w/the stock head liner. Dont think std roll bar w/headliner & rear plates would work No one has posted the fitment of the sunroof model which is shorter in height. Thats the bar to use IMO |
I'd definitely go with the sunroof model based on posts here and elsewhere, probably with the bolt-in cross brace and harness bar options as well. Trying to keep all the interior where possible to make sure I can go back to stock if needed.
If I do pull the trigger, I'll make sure to at least attempt 3/16" rear plates. From the pics, there doesn't seem to be much of a flat spot on the wheel well before a serious bend would be needed. I'll report back either way. UPDATE: Approved by the finance committee. Race Roll Bar part number for the Evo X is 60953 and there isn't a different number for the sunroof version. It just needs to be specified when ordering, which I did along with the bolt-on cross brace and bolt-on harness bar options. Lead time is 4 weeks. Floor plates fab'd by local Metal Supermarket. |
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Got the rollbar install, it was bought by a member on here, built by a shop in San Fran called TC Designs, and it was a bit different than an Autopower in that the feet are at the actual corners of the floor, so they came with "risers" which fixed the feet to the floor. I also had the extra floor plates made long before the roll bar came, after reading/talking to people on here. However once I did the install is when I realized that I couldn't use the plates, at least until I modify this rollbar in it's current state.
But the fitment is perfect otherwise, extremely snug to the headliner, and doors open/close just barely clearing the interior. The one unsettling part of the install is just how easy it is to drill through the floor of the car. I also have never installed harness' before so I used the stock lap belt mounts as they were within spec of different install guides (I used the Schroth and G Force PDF's). I also used Hardware/giant backing plates from Jegs to bolt the antisubmarine straps to the floor. |
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