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Hi team,

Where would you recommend in the greater Roanoke area who fabricates and/or installs roll bars? My engine builder is strongly urging me to consider a 6-point roll bar with the new-to-me engine combo going in the convertible.

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Any leads are appreciated, happy to answer questions.

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I appreciate any leads pertaining to roll bars- either fabricators and/or installers in and around Roanoke.
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Don't currently know of anyone. For common cars most people buy stock bolt in bars. What is your intended use of the car? Road racing is the only place where a 6 point cage is required. For solo, HPDE, and time trials a 4 point is adequate.
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Thanks much Glen, I appreciate the info.
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kingslider wrote:I appreciate any leads pertaining to roll bars- either fabricators and/or installers in and around Roanoke.
The only place I know of for roll bar fabrication is Piper in northern VA
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You might ask around some of the local ovals. They would probably have better leads on local shops.
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This guy had ads in the Charlotte Craigslist.

I know nothing about his work.

http://charlotte.craigslist.org/pts/5525953125.html
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Thanks team, I appreciate the input.

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Just to provide follow-up, Weld Tech near G.E. in Salem is who'll be doing the roll bar. Will let those who're interested in knowing how the project turned out when it's finished. He showed me 3 race cars as examples of his work onsite.
Looking to do a chromoly 6-point, with a diagonal bar and fixed horizontal harness bar. The question is, go with 1 5/8" tubing or 1 3/4" tubing? Which is the optimum choice for the convertible fox body Mustang? Anyone know if rules come in to play for either-

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The owner had an influx of race car work and won't be able to do the roll bar for the Mustang anytime soon. The hunt is on for a shop who installs or fabricates roll bars-
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Reviving a dead thread to keep updates with same topic. Ended up installing a Maximum Motorsports 6 point roll bar. It has a diagonal brace, and horizontal brace for racing harnesses. Powder coated it at a place in Salem.
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sounds like it'll be a nice looking set up.
Hey, what does this thing do *zap* oww,.... so that's what it does!
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Thanks fspmx6.
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