06-28-2018, 09:00 PM | #1 |
Drives: 2018 Camaro ZL1 1LE Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Lakeville, CT
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Anyone using an RPM Roll Bar?
Hello,
Trying to find a Roll Bar for my ZL1 1LE. The Studio RSR looks great but it's very expensive. My installer recommended a company called AutoPower but they don't have one for the 6th gen yet. I found RPM has one however the site only shows photos of the 6 point and I'm wondering if anyone has installed the 4 point RPM roll bar. Any photos or opinions would be welcome. Thank you, David |
06-28-2018, 09:15 PM | #2 |
Drives: '18 RH ZL1 1LE Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: On The Edge
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It is a slippery slope, and I am by no means an expert.
No bolt -in weld in to chassis only needs top bar cant use stock seats need 6 point harness hans do it right or not at all trust me , I too wanted to go "harness bar only" on stock seats. not worth it man. |
06-29-2018, 08:01 AM | #3 | |
Drives: 2018 Camaro ZL1 1LE Join Date: Sep 2014
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Too bad we can't order the cars from the factory with all these safety items pre-installed. |
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06-29-2018, 03:05 PM | #4 |
Drives: ZL1 1LE Join Date: Oct 2016
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It looks more like a drag style bar to me. I’m thinking about going custom. Hesitant to go down that road as modern cars are super safe. I also like using AC seats while on track, ha!
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08-14-2019, 05:09 PM | #5 |
Drives: 2016 SS Camaro Convertible Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: CO
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RPM Chromoly roll cage install
I just installed on my convertible. I am sure it was much easier than a hard top, but the install is similar on both. About an 8 hour job, but certainly can be done DYI. Very little instructions on important elements such as cutting the side panel trim, so a little sketchy, but overall turned out awesome! Feel free to pm me for additional questions.
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08-15-2019, 08:38 AM | #6 | |
Drives: 1LE Join Date: Sep 2017
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08-15-2019, 10:02 AM | #7 | |
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08-15-2019, 10:08 AM | #8 |
Drives: '18 RH ZL1 1LE Join Date: Apr 2018
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I have a bespoke half cage for sale. It is a weld in and built by a very reputable shop. I never installed it. It is powder coated red hot.
I paid too much for it, and will take a loss. If anyone is interested message me. I'd like to sell it to someone here and not joe public. |
08-15-2019, 04:50 PM | #9 | |
Drives: around in circles few days a month Join Date: Mar 2019
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I was planning to buy a harness bar from Winding Road Racing and a 6 point harness. I was thinking this should help with sliding around in the seat during high speed turns. Plus this way if I get stuck in immediate/advanced I'm legal. Next, I was thinking the next mod would be a more secure seat but down the road a few months. I'm guessing this isn't a good plan considering what you wrote. So, just to be clear, Six point cage, seat and harness or nothing? right? Any suggestions? I'm open to advice. |
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08-15-2019, 05:35 PM | #10 |
Drives: ZL1 1LE Join Date: Oct 2016
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I would recommend against using a harness bar/harness with stock seats. Just a personal preference at this point.
However, In years past there has been a lot of discussion on the safety of this. The theory is stock seats are designed to "break away" or "recline" in a rollover. Using a harness bar, harness, stock seats, and no rollover protection would prevent this from happening. In my line of work I have come across a few rollovers and have not seen this happen. So I don't know if this is still a factor. What I will ask is, what is your reasoning for wanting all this? Just to hold you better in the seat? I tend to agree with the all or nothing mentality. Though, there are now ASM approved 4-points that work in a completely stock car. This may do the trick for you? Never used one.
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08-15-2019, 10:18 PM | #11 |
Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: May 2019
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Whew that roll bar in that convertible looks dangerous.
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09-12-2022, 09:21 PM | #12 | |
Drives: Chevy Camaro SS 2019 convertible Join Date: Apr 2022
Location: NC
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I just had one installed on a 2019 SS convertible. I'll get the car back later this week from the shop and was shopping padding so I needed a good view of one installed. I'll get BSCI padding SFI 45.1 compliant. You got the best ever pictures of the roll bar and the install. My shop had a hell of a time installing it I heard, no clear directions or instructions, but that's an excellent rollbar they say. Dying to get the car back. What kind/brand of harness did you install? and what type? 4 points? 5? latch? Did you modify your seat for the anti-submarine strap, if one used? Thanks for the post! Pierre |
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