roll bar dimensions

prostrtstang · September 30th, 2009, 05:37 PM

I have a 2008 mustang gt and i want to build my own roll bar setup where it will have the main hoop and the crossbar but i want the diagonal rear down bars to follow the roof line and enter into my truck area. does anyone know where i might be able to find some dimensions for that type of roll bar to help me get started?

MYANMAR1 · September 30th, 2009, 07:27 PM

You might want to check out Wolf race craft before building your own. They have exactly what you are talking about. And they offer both weld in or bolt in. I built my roll bar using a program called Bend-tech. Came out perfect the first time.

prostrtstang · September 30th, 2009, 09:16 PM

thanks man, the reason i was wanting to build my own because i mainly want it for cosmetic purposes but it would be nice to stiffin the car up a little bit. I was wanting to make it our of brushed stainless steel to match my black and charcoal interior. where might i find that program?

MYANMAR1 · October 1st, 2009, 02:30 AM

bend-tech.com

Emay · October 1st, 2009, 09:23 AM

Why not just get a prebuilt kit and apply the finish or lack there of yourself? This isn't something I would do for cosmetic reasons. What's the reason to pose with a roll bar?

Here's a few sites with prebuilts:

Griggs Racing Products

Roll Bars : Evolution Performance, Performance Parts & Accessories - Ford Mustang & Shelby Experts

Maximum Motorsports :: The Leader In Mustang Performance Suspension

1FastFox · October 1st, 2009, 09:26 AM

Im not sure I wouild recomend a roll bar as a cosmetic upgrade... I would say save your money for something you like a little more practical and to your likings. Whats your mod list?

HEAVYGT · October 1st, 2009, 10:33 AM

Spend that money on "go fast" parts not poser parts!

Emay · October 1st, 2009, 11:37 AM

yeah get a chrome fire extinguisher

had to go there..

1FastFox · October 1st, 2009, 11:51 AM

I would get the purge only nitrous kit before I got a chrome fire extinguisher.

prostrtstang · October 1st, 2009, 11:58 AM

Thanks for all your input, im actually doing it for an assignment in one of my metal working classes im taking under a mechanical engineering program. we were supposed to design a structural form and apply it to show its practical application. i was thinking about it then i had the bright idea of caging my car!! that would cover both aspects of the assignment. so it is gonna provide structural support for the car since i do have a few mods. I have an SLP exhaust system, Diablo chip, supercharger and some minor suspension mods( such as lowering and stiffer struts). So yes there will be purpose behind the cage. It will be tied into the frame and will be a weld in kit, but i still want the cosmetics to match my interior. I don't get to drag race much since im in college and there is no track within 2 hours of here, so im not too worried about passing NHRA tech. since i do have a purpose built drag car. So thats the reason behind doing a cage out of brushed stainless. So no, im not a poser, i just want it to loook good while its goin fast

1FastFox · October 1st, 2009, 12:03 PM

Have you ever gotten in or out of a caged car before? I have as my fox is caged and couldnt imagine doing it on a daily basis. I cant recomend agianst this enough... But its your car and you can do whatever you want. Just wanted to give my 0.02 on the topic.

What kind of supercharger you have on your car?

prostrtstang · October 1st, 2009, 12:11 PM

I was just gonna do the 4 point bar with the cross bar in the main hoop, so there would be no door bars unless i used the low street door bars that follow the door sill. im running the vortech HO setup, it definatly gives me the power to have a little fun. all together, i think its puttin around 500 hp to the wheels, give or take a few. I havent had it dyno'd yet

1FastFox · October 1st, 2009, 12:12 PM

Whos tune are you running on the diablo chip?

05bluestang · October 1st, 2009, 12:13 PM

Originally Posted by Emay

yeah get a chrome fire extinguisher

had to go there..

Uhoh

prostrtstang · October 1st, 2009, 12:19 PM

Alamo Autosports out of Arlington ,TX did the chip install and tuning for me. its actually set up with 2 different tunes so i can run with a couple different setups if i want. yea 05bluestang, the chrome fire extinguisher comment was a pretty good one lol

1FastFox · October 1st, 2009, 12:25 PM

Alamo Autosports is a tuner shop. I met Brice Yingling ( owner of Alamo ) at Houston Raceway back in 02... I thought they were a strictly import shop. I know they really push AEM and Greddy products hard, didnt know they dealt with Diablo.

prostrtstang · October 1st, 2009, 12:39 PM

they are mainly tuner shop, correct. my dad has known the guy for awhile himslef, and we just asked if he could possibly do it for us, and he agreed to it. and, might i add, he did an excellent job with it. I couldnt have asked for anything better

1FastFox · October 1st, 2009, 12:41 PM

How the hell did they tune it though?

prostrtstang · October 1st, 2009, 12:41 PM

it was more of an "ill do it in my spare time" type of thing

1FastFox · October 1st, 2009, 12:45 PM

Yeah, btu you cant guess on a tune and since they only have a FWD dyno they couldnt have had any spec to compare it to... Not to mention a supercharged application is not something that you want a junk tune on. How much boost are you pushing?

September 30th, 2009, 05:37 PM	#1
prostrtstang Newbie Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 13 iTrader: 0 reviews	roll bar dimensions I have a 2008 mustang gt and i want to build my own roll bar setup where it will have the main hoop and the crossbar but i want the diagonal rear down bars to follow the roof line and enter into my truck area. does anyone know where i might be able to find some dimensions for that type of roll bar to help me get started?

September 30th, 2009, 09:16 PM	#3
prostrtstang Newbie Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 13 iTrader: 0 reviews	. thanks man, the reason i was wanting to build my own because i mainly want it for cosmetic purposes but it would be nice to stiffin the car up a little bit. I was wanting to make it our of brushed stainless steel to match my black and charcoal interior. where might i find that program?

October 1st, 2009, 09:23 AM	#5
Emay May 08 ROTM 2008 Audi S6 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: S. Elgin Posts: 6,683 iTrader: 3 reviews	Why not just get a prebuilt kit and apply the finish or lack there of yourself? This isn't something I would do for cosmetic reasons. What's the reason to pose with a roll bar? Here's a few sites with prebuilts: Griggs Racing Products Roll Bars : Evolution Performance, Performance Parts & Accessories - Ford Mustang & Shelby Experts Maximum Motorsports :: The Leader In Mustang Performance Suspension __________________ FLICKR Unique Imagery

October 1st, 2009, 09:26 AM	#6
1FastFox Skirt Chasing Phallus Phondler Kit Car/Ducati/Explorer Nike Fast Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 10,460 iTrader: 4 reviews	Im not sure I wouild recomend a roll bar as a cosmetic upgrade... I would say save your money for something you like a little more practical and to your likings. Whats your mod list? __________________ QUOTE OF THE DAY (5/24/12): “I not only use all the brains that I have, but all I can borrow.” -- Woodrow Wilson

October 1st, 2009, 10:33 AM	#7
HEAVYGT August 08 ROTM 2006 GT Kenne Bell S/C'd Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Elgin, IL. Posts: 865 iTrader: 0 reviews	Spend that money on "go fast" parts not poser parts! __________________ 2006 GT 2.6L Kenne Bell @ 10lbs boost tuned by Straight Line Performance "That car runs on race fuel? Oh, so you can't smoke in it or it would blow up, right?"

September 30th, 2009, 07:27 PM	#2
MYANMAR1 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 11 iTrader: 0 reviews	You might want to check out Wolf race craft before building your own. They have exactly what you are talking about. And they offer both weld in or bolt in. I built my roll bar using a program called Bend-tech. Came out perfect the first time.

October 1st, 2009, 02:30 AM	#4
MYANMAR1 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 11 iTrader: 0 reviews	bend-tech.com

October 1st, 2009, 11:37 AM	#8
Emay May 08 ROTM 2008 Audi S6 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: S. Elgin Posts: 6,683 iTrader: 3 reviews	yeah get a chrome fire extinguisher had to go there.. __________________ FLICKR Unique Imagery

October 1st, 2009, 11:51 AM	#9
1FastFox Skirt Chasing Phallus Phondler Kit Car/Ducati/Explorer Nike Fast Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 10,460 iTrader: 4 reviews	I would get the purge only nitrous kit before I got a chrome fire extinguisher. __________________ QUOTE OF THE DAY (5/24/12): “I not only use all the brains that I have, but all I can borrow.” -- Woodrow Wilson

October 1st, 2009, 11:58 AM	#10
prostrtstang Newbie Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 13 iTrader: 0 reviews	. Thanks for all your input, im actually doing it for an assignment in one of my metal working classes im taking under a mechanical engineering program. we were supposed to design a structural form and apply it to show its practical application. i was thinking about it then i had the bright idea of caging my car!! that would cover both aspects of the assignment. so it is gonna provide structural support for the car since i do have a few mods. I have an SLP exhaust system, Diablo chip, supercharger and some minor suspension mods( such as lowering and stiffer struts). So yes there will be purpose behind the cage. It will be tied into the frame and will be a weld in kit, but i still want the cosmetics to match my interior. I don't get to drag race much since im in college and there is no track within 2 hours of here, so im not too worried about passing NHRA tech. since i do have a purpose built drag car. So thats the reason behind doing a cage out of brushed stainless. So no, im not a poser, i just want it to loook good while its goin fast

October 1st, 2009, 12:03 PM	#11
1FastFox Skirt Chasing Phallus Phondler Kit Car/Ducati/Explorer Nike Fast Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 10,460 iTrader: 4 reviews	Have you ever gotten in or out of a caged car before? I have as my fox is caged and couldnt imagine doing it on a daily basis. I cant recomend agianst this enough... But its your car and you can do whatever you want. Just wanted to give my 0.02 on the topic. What kind of supercharger you have on your car? __________________ QUOTE OF THE DAY (5/24/12): “I not only use all the brains that I have, but all I can borrow.” -- Woodrow Wilson

October 1st, 2009, 12:11 PM	#12
prostrtstang Newbie Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 13 iTrader: 0 reviews	I was just gonna do the 4 point bar with the cross bar in the main hoop, so there would be no door bars unless i used the low street door bars that follow the door sill. im running the vortech HO setup, it definatly gives me the power to have a little fun. all together, i think its puttin around 500 hp to the wheels, give or take a few. I havent had it dyno'd yet

October 1st, 2009, 12:12 PM	#13
1FastFox Skirt Chasing Phallus Phondler Kit Car/Ducati/Explorer Nike Fast Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 10,460 iTrader: 4 reviews	Whos tune are you running on the diablo chip? __________________ QUOTE OF THE DAY (5/24/12): “I not only use all the brains that I have, but all I can borrow.” -- Woodrow Wilson

October 1st, 2009, 12:19 PM	#15
prostrtstang Newbie Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 13 iTrader: 0 reviews	Alamo Autosports out of Arlington ,TX did the chip install and tuning for me. its actually set up with 2 different tunes so i can run with a couple different setups if i want. yea 05bluestang, the chrome fire extinguisher comment was a pretty good one lol

October 1st, 2009, 12:25 PM	#16
1FastFox Skirt Chasing Phallus Phondler Kit Car/Ducati/Explorer Nike Fast Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 10,460 iTrader: 4 reviews	Alamo Autosports is a tuner shop. I met Brice Yingling ( owner of Alamo ) at Houston Raceway back in 02... I thought they were a strictly import shop. I know they really push AEM and Greddy products hard, didnt know they dealt with Diablo. __________________ QUOTE OF THE DAY (5/24/12): “I not only use all the brains that I have, but all I can borrow.” -- Woodrow Wilson

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October 1st, 2009, 12:39 PM	#17
prostrtstang Newbie Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 13 iTrader: 0 reviews	they are mainly tuner shop, correct. my dad has known the guy for awhile himslef, and we just asked if he could possibly do it for us, and he agreed to it. and, might i add, he did an excellent job with it. I couldnt have asked for anything better

October 1st, 2009, 12:41 PM	#18
1FastFox Skirt Chasing Phallus Phondler Kit Car/Ducati/Explorer Nike Fast Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 10,460 iTrader: 4 reviews	How the hell did they tune it though? __________________ QUOTE OF THE DAY (5/24/12): “I not only use all the brains that I have, but all I can borrow.” -- Woodrow Wilson

October 1st, 2009, 12:45 PM	#20
1FastFox Skirt Chasing Phallus Phondler Kit Car/Ducati/Explorer Nike Fast Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 10,460 iTrader: 4 reviews	Yeah, btu you cant guess on a tune and since they only have a FWD dyno they couldnt have had any spec to compare it to... Not to mention a supercharged application is not something that you want a junk tune on. How much boost are you pushing? __________________ QUOTE OF THE DAY (5/24/12): “I not only use all the brains that I have, but all I can borrow.” -- Woodrow Wilson

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