986 Boxster Roll Bars
02-15-2018, 03:39 PM
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986 Boxster Roll Bars
Hey all, I own a 99 Boxster that I plan to use for Track Days. One hurdle is a broomstick test which is obviously a popular topic of discussion with these cars. The BK Bar extension seems to be the go to solution combined w/ a floor mounted bucket, however I recently discovered a 4 Point Roll bar offered by Stable Energies that completely replaces the stock one and allows you to keep the top.
http://www.stableenergies.com/Roll-B...o/SD%2DP66RWB/
Does anyone have any experience with this one?
I’m 6’7” and need all of the Roll bar clearance that I can get!
http://www.stableenergies.com/Roll-B...o/SD%2DP66RWB/
Does anyone have any experience with this one?
I’m 6’7” and need all of the Roll bar clearance that I can get!
02-17-2018, 01:17 PM
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I don't have any experience with that particular roll bar...but at 6'7", you're going to need to bolt a fixed-back race seat to the floor of your car to gain the most amount of headroom. That will also mean using a 5-point harness (that Stable bar has a harness bar built in to it) and a steering wheel that does away with your airbag. Using a factory hardtop and gutting it will gain you some additional room.
I looked in to doing exactly what you're describing back when I first got my Boxster. However, I knew that my end-goal was to go racing, so I did it all in one shot and just put a cage in the car. Not sure what your ultimate plans are, but if you want to compete or if this is a dedicated track car, just do it once and do it right.
FWIW, Stable Energies has a good reputation and I'm sure that bar is a quality piece.
I looked in to doing exactly what you're describing back when I first got my Boxster. However, I knew that my end-goal was to go racing, so I did it all in one shot and just put a cage in the car. Not sure what your ultimate plans are, but if you want to compete or if this is a dedicated track car, just do it once and do it right.
FWIW, Stable Energies has a good reputation and I'm sure that bar is a quality piece.