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      02-15-2024, 10:27 AM   #1
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What is the recommended roll bar for the 128 Chassis for a 80 percent track vehicle. I would prefer a bolt it at this point as the car is not being gutted.


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Ive done more research and it seems only custom roll bar/half cage is the way to go. I looked at Autopower roll bar but not sure about it. If anyone is running a custom or semi custom in CA would appreceate any fyi.
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      03-18-2024, 05:47 PM   #3
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I heard the cagekits units are pretty nice and fit nice and snug. maybe look into those?
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I have the Autopower bolt in roll bar and the quality is good. I would say sufficient for a car that sees track and street.
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I have the Autopower bolt in roll bar and the quality is good. I would say sufficient for a car that sees track and street.

Thanks for the info. Did you strengthen the bit in locations at all?
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[QUOTE=spidertri;31006930]https://www.1addicts.com/forums/show....php?t=1919104[/QUO

Thanks Spider, Im going to have a custom weld in cage done. For a few more dollars its much safer to have a weld in as you probably know.
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Yeah that's a solid choice. I went custom as well to get the features and fit that I wanted.
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Yeah that's a solid choice. I went custom as well to get the features and fit that I wanted.
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Where are you getting the cage made? Any price quotes?
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Where are you getting the cage made? Any price quotes?
Hey Houtan, Im getting my cage made in NorCal , these guys were recommend by Lang Racing and have been great to deal with. I have quotes for a full half cage with a design inclusive to build out to full cage. Not sure I am allowed post here, so please PM me. Cheers. I also found a less expensive but nice bolt in option, if you want something along those lines from another vendor , which so far has not been noted on this site.
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