Roll bar for 944 Cabriolet??
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Roll bar for 944 Cabriolet??
I understand from the local DE coordinator that my 944 S2 Cabrio cannot even run in drivers ed'n without a roll bar. Has anyone solved this--or even seen a Cabrio that had a roll bar added? Any help appreciated.
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Check out 968forums.net
Someone was building roll bars for the 968 cab, i think he was located somewhere in CA.
Edit - http://www.968forums.com/index.php?showtopic=2677
Its actually more of a harness bar / chassis brace.
Someone was building roll bars for the 968 cab, i think he was located somewhere in CA.
Edit - http://www.968forums.com/index.php?showtopic=2677
Its actually more of a harness bar / chassis brace.
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you should be able to run a DE in your car w/o a rollbar, just need to leave the top up.
check the rules out on www.pca.org should be on there or somewhere w/ the pcna if its a porsche event. If you had the top off, you would need a rollcage, or if you were racing.
check the rules out on www.pca.org should be on there or somewhere w/ the pcna if its a porsche event. If you had the top off, you would need a rollcage, or if you were racing.
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Autopower sells (or at least used to sell) a bolt in rollbar for the 944/968 Cabriolet (bolt in w/ some drilling). I purchased one 2 years ago from OG Racing. Its been sitting in my garage waiting for a chance to install it. Do a google search and see if they're still available.
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I was unable to run until I added a rollbar into my 944. I think the boxsters are held to a different standard because of the factory roll loops
Here are pics of my autopower bar (like $350) but you do have to cut panels to make it fit.
Also, if you want to clear your head you need to have lowered seats. No rollbar out there will clear the broomstick test with a helmet (for me) without the modified seats.
Here are pics of my autopower bar (like $350) but you do have to cut panels to make it fit.
Also, if you want to clear your head you need to have lowered seats. No rollbar out there will clear the broomstick test with a helmet (for me) without the modified seats.
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You need a roll bar to run in DE's if your running a 944S2/968 Cab. Even the 911 Cab's pre 99 (I believe was the year for the redesign) couldn't run. The boxster is different because it has factory rollover protection.
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If you need one - check out RedLine - they come highly recommended. He is starting up the next batch in a few weeks...
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broom stick test???
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Originally Posted by Vjgtrybno1
If you need one - check out RedLine - they come highly recommended. He is starting up the next batch in a few weeks...
http://www.homestead.com/redlinerenn...guardPage.html
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Originally Posted by jsaindc
Broom stick across the wind screen and roll bar, the head needs to not only clear it but have I think an inch to spare.
"With the top down, a broomstick handle or other straight object is placed between the windshield and the highest point on the roll bar (factory bar, aftermarket roll bar extender, or aftermarket bolted in roll bar). There must be sufficient clearance (1" Minimum) between the bottom of the broomstick and the top of the driver's helmet when the driver is sitting in his/her normal driving position."
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Fishey,
Which part needed to get cut to fit the autopower bar. I have the same one, but it hasn't been installed yet.
Just curious. ]
Also, what seats are you running to get the adequate clearance and how tall are you (if you don't mind). I'm 6'2" and feel I would have a difficult time passing the broomstick test, even with a shorter seat.
Thanks,
Which part needed to get cut to fit the autopower bar. I have the same one, but it hasn't been installed yet.
Just curious. ]
Also, what seats are you running to get the adequate clearance and how tall are you (if you don't mind). I'm 6'2" and feel I would have a difficult time passing the broomstick test, even with a shorter seat.
Thanks,