Who's put a rollbar in their TVR??

[Bomber Denton]

I want to put a rollbar in the Chimaera does anyone have a pattern or blueprint for one??

I want either a chrome or polished alloy rear cage with a diagonal brace, the brace can be added to an existing cage then refinished so that's not a problem.

Any pointers for the best value folks?

Ta

[targarama]

Rollcentre or Peninsula are the places to go to. I'm sure there are others too.

[Bomber Denton]

I spoke to Richard Smith at Peninsula previously although the cages they provide were very nice looking, they are for aesthetics only and have no structural reassurance.

A lot of money for a clothes rail me thinks!

[tvr s4c]

Contact Tower View Race Services, they are doing a rollbar for my S4C

[zumbruk]

I had a "Rollcentre" bar installed by Tower View Racing, also 4 point harness mountings (the upper ones are on the bar, but the lower ones are attached to the chassis - they're nice in that you retain the standard seat belts) and their reinforced seat mountings (I'm 19 stone and could feel the floor flexing as I went over bumps). About GBP1200 the lot, IIRC. I was very pleased - the installation looks like the factory did it!

[rude girl]

I have a Rollcentre bar in the Griff. Fitted by Tower View but cost a lot less than £1200.

And it doesn't look like it was fitted by the factory - it looks a helluva lot better than that!

[supaspark]

Mr denton are we going racing!

[angusfaldo]

rude girl said:

I have a Rollcentre bar in the Griff. Fitted by Tower View but cost a lot less than £1200. And it doesn't look like it was fitted by the factory - it looks a helluva lot better than that!

I also had one in my Griff. Only problem was that my head could touch it when seated in a normal driving position. And there was insufficient room between the bar and the roof to fit any padding. I could see myself doing more harm to my head as a result of smashing it on the roll bar than if it was not there.

Worth checking out hight and fitting etc to be sure its what you really want.

[seasider]

angusfaldo said:

I could see myself doing more harm to my head as a result of smashing it on the roll bar than if it was not there. Worth checking out heght and fitting etc

Dont think the height thing will be a problem for Bomber

[catretriever]

It's the next thing on the list for me. I recently heard that there is a 6 week lead time from Tower View.

[FunkyGibbon]

I've a Rollcentre one too. Details in this thread
www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=28193&f=13&h=0&p=1

but in summary

The cost was as follows...
"Aluminised" bar £450
Carriage £15
Fitting £200
+ VAT
= total of £782

and here's a (rather blurred) picture of it

[Bomber Denton]

FunkyGibbon said:

I've a Rollcentre one too. Details in this thread www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=28193&f=13&h=0&p=1 but in summary The cost was as follows... "Aluminised" bar £450 Carriage £15 Fitting £200 + VAT = total of £782 and here's a (rather blurred) picture of it

Now that's a nice looking bar with function as well, I like that!

Thanks everyone!

[Ballistic Banana]

GarryM fitted his own from TowerViewRacing see The Griffith Pages with pics

I had mine fitted at T-V-R and can hichly recommend them, produced by Martin Shorts RollCenter to a very high standard, and they fit better than FF imho as they dont stop teh seats going back fully

BB

[Bomber Denton]

Thanks Simon, I know Garry and have seen the job he did on his Griff and it's very tidy.

[dumnonii]

The Peninsula bars are strong and do work as a asafety device they only say they are cosmetic to coverthemselves as the bars have not been officially tested although I do know of 2 guys who have had themfitted and tested them to find they work very well

[Bomber Denton]

Gazboy said:

Would like one in a Griff (if I get one next year).

Ahh, Gaz finally crossing over!

Although I'm not sure if an auto was ever an option?

[obiwonkeyblokey]

Morning Corin

I saw a great one in Matt Hoskings ( M@H ) car at Le Mans, it was made by a friend of his, but is a one off, due to liability implications etc - defo worth looking at though, very practical, strong and looked good.

( You missed a great Ian brown gig last night by the way)

[cerber450]

Bumboy Denton said:

I want either a chrome or polished alloy rear cage with a diagonal brace, the brace can be added to an existing cage then refinished so that's not a problem.

Bloody Laxxer!

Leave the car alone or are you 18 and been reading too many car mags with boobies and bums every where.......

[Tyre Smoke]

cerber450 said:

Bumboy Denton said: I want either a chrome or polished alloy rear cage with a diagonal brace, the brace can be added to an existing cage then refinished so that's not a problem. Bloody Laxxer! Leave the car alone or are you 18 and been reading too many car mags with boobies and bums every where.......

Totally agree!

Oi Bummer! Leave the feckin car alone. You ain't got enough power to spin the wheels (unless you start by reversing hard on gravel ) let alone roll the friggin thing!

And put down your July copy of Trevs and chatting up them loose women outside your work!

[FunkyGibbon]

Gazboy said:

FunkyGibbon said: I've a Rollcentre one too. but in summary The cost was as follows... "Aluminised" bar £450 Carriage £15 Fitting £200 + VAT = total of £782 Does it come as a bare metal, and then you specify what finish you want? Would like one in a Griff (if I get one next year).

From Tower View website...

The standard finish is matt black but other alternative finishes are possible:

* "Aluminised" to match the roof stays
* Colour coded to match the interior.
* Leather or vinyl trimmed.
* or even wood veneered!

See www.t-v-r-services.co.uk/griffithandchima.html for full details.