Rollbar suggestions needed Options

[madwolf]

I would like to install a rollbar in my car, mainly for personal safety reasons. I plan to autocross the car beginning this summer so I would like a bar that would comply with whatever regulations they have for autocrossing. (keep in mind, I'm new to autocrossing and know next to nothing about it)

The body is a 93 Camaro with t-tops. The car will have a bit over 400 RWHP.
Thanks!

[Teutonic Speedra...]

I know little about autocrossing, but I doubt you really need a rollbar for it. I could see a harness bar in order to have belts that will hold you in the seat better, but then that brings up safety issues if you flip (being stuck in seat without being able to duck down). I think it's hard to flip an AX car, but hey there are some AX experts in here, and that's not me.

[axoid]

I had custom roll bars installed over the winter, more for structural reasons than safety. I found a local fabricator to work with, we discussed what I wanted and what the rules required and worked out a plan. After I dropped off the car I stopped in at least every other day see the progress and to talk about design tweaks as it went along.

I can't quote you the rules on this but you can the roll bar specs in this file: http://www.scca.org/_filelibrary/File/2005...05SoloRules.pdf

[tjZ28]

You probably don't 'need' a rollbar for AX as far as safety is concerned, like he said unless you run at a weird venue w/ medians it'd be hard to flip! But it does wonders for stiffening the car and letting the suspension work. My car feels so much more solid and predictable now w/ the Wolfe 6-point. Just my $0.02

-TJ

[KeithO]

Since you are new to autocross, I would suggest going to a few events and see what you think you will need. In addition, you may see a few bars that you like on other cars and get some first-hand input from owners.

I have autocrossed quite a bit and I really don't see the need from a safety standpoint. However, if you decide that you want one, look into what else you might want to do with the car in the future and get the rulebook for these things and ensure that what you purchase would be legal in that type of event as well (open lapping, time trials, road race, etc). Chances are very good that the requirements for these will have a good safe design built-in.