That was caught at tech inspection, but you are correct they should go through again.

 

I'm bumping your old thread dude.


I'm at that point where I'm going to move forward with my roll bar, and I researched the Autopower and witnessed it first hand in your car. But, I don't want to drill holes in my floorboard and fender wells. I would rather weld the dang thing in there permanent. I never plan to use the rear seats again. In fact, the last time somebody rode back in them was 2007.

So, the question is how are the bolts holding up? And what type of bolts did you use? I would think that would now become the weak link in this design.

PS: For those curious, I am 6'1" and was able to ride in the modified OMP passenger seat and not hit the roof with my big helmet.

 

Bolts are fine..so is the floor Its all about how you seal the holes and undercoat it. I used grade 8 bolts...overkill but they were cheap enough..only needed 16 anyway.

Weld in its much more difficult. You have to gut the interior do it doesnt burn. Likely stronger..but more than I needed

 

If you want one welded in go get one custom fabricated. It'll only cost a little bit more and it'll be way stronger and the harness bar will be the perfect height. Not to mention you can get more bars welded in for extra safety and chassis stiffening. That's what I'm doing.

 

You can also go down on the tubing size if you custom make it.

I would also go with CrMolly tubing..bit more money..but way stronger for the size

 

Hey, go out and measure the linear feet of your bar, as I can buy 1.750 OD x 0.120 Cold Drawn 4130N at $7.68 per foot.

Might just make a custom half cage

 

What a bump It's good to see Expo1's post though, miss that dude