4 point roll bar

[kutsyy]

Hello,

I was wondering if anyone installed a 4 point roll bar and is willing to share source/photos. The only one I could find is http://rpmrollbar.com/mustang-2015-to-present/ and it is not in production just yet.

Thanks,

Vadim

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[cbrookre]

Have not myself, but these look good

http://www.autopowerindustries.com/Roll-Bars-Cages/Ford-Mustang-2015-

 

[kutsyy]

Have not myself, but these look good

http://www.autopowerindustries.com/Roll-Bars-Cages/Ford-Mustang-2015-

Looking at the photos, the front mount looks extremely weak so based on that I would question the rest of the claims. (compare it to the front mount I have on my '11: http://www.maximummotorsports.com/S...arness-mount-2005-2014-convertible-P1385.aspx)

 

[gqneon]

https://shop.watsonracing.com/S550-...N-ROLLCAGE-2015-2017-p/wr-15-boltincage-c.htm

I’m assuming you’ve looked at this one? I was going to buy one but can’t till I have a different ride for daily driving with the boys.

 

[racingandfishing]

I would stick with Watson. They do the Cobra Jet cars and I would trust them. This is a post I have seen a few times without mentioning names:

"Personally, I'm not a huge fan of XXXXXXX bars. It seems to me like the backing plates are not large enough to keep the bars from puncturing the floor pan in a rollover situation. Here is a picture of a mustang with an XXXXXXXX bar that wrecked at my home track, Hallett. Luckily the driver walked away without injury but I'm not sure how. I realize this could have been an installation error but I've never been too comfortable with these bars after witnessing this...

Here you can see the main hoop bars poking through the floor pan"

 

[kutsyy]

I would love Watson, but to my knowledge, they don't do one without crossbars and I would want to have back seat "just in case" (the reason I want with Maximum on my '11). I'll try to email Watson and I'll update.

 

[kutsyy]

Reply from Watson racing:

“Unfortunately we do not offer it without the crossbars. These crossbars contribute significantly to the overall strength.”

;(

 

[racingandfishing]

I would love Watson, but to my knowledge, they don't do one without crossbars and I would want to have back seat "just in case" (the reason I want with Maximum on my '11). I'll try to email Watson and I'll update.

I believe all roll bar manufacturers will warn you not to use the backseat for passengers once it is installed. Side airbags will be blocked and the passengers can hit their heads on the bars in the event of a collision. Very dangerous!

 

[kutsyy]

I believe all roll bar manufacturers will warn you not to use the backseat for passengers once it is installed. Side airbags will be blocked and the passengers can hit their heads on the bars in the event of a collision. Very dangerous!

There is no rear seat side airbag on Mustang (unless I am missing something) and yes you do need to install padding on the roll bar to prevent passengers from hitting their heads (http://www.maximummotorsports.com/Roll-Bar-Padding-black-fits-1-34-tube-P847.aspx).

 

[sdiver68]

Does the Watson allow for the top to operate? Assume yes but figured someone might know for sure.

 

[doodguy]

Does the Watson allow for the top to operate? Assume yes but figured someone might know for sure.

Did you find this answer? Curious

 

[sdiver68]

Did you find this answer? Curious

Sorry, no did not get an answer

 

[doodguy]

Sorry, no did not get an answer

Darn should email watson. Im looking for rollbar options.

 

[JimC]

You should not have passengers in the back seat with a roll bar. Hard metal close to unprotected heads is not a good thing.

I had a custom 6 point roll bar made for my 2006 by a local guy. Cost me about $1,000 installed.

For drag racing you need a 5 point minimum if your convertible is quicker than 13.49 in the quarter mile.

 

[doodguy]

You should not have passengers in the back seat with a roll bar. Hard metal close to unprotected heads is not a good thing.

I had a custom 6 point roll bar made for my 2006 by a local guy. Cost me about $1,000 installed.

For drag racing you need a 5 point minimum if your convertible is quicker than 13.49 in the quarter mile.

That looks pretty nice!

I am trying to think up something thats good for 8.99 and quicker but also have functionality like yours. Sounds like you got a great price as well!

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