Roll bar advice for a Fast Red Gen 2 GTS

[fatboy18]

Ok, Im umming and arghing about getting a Roll Bar for the GTS!

I know Autoform produce one, but dose anybody else? The other questions are dose it affect seat travel? Also if you do any track activity, are some FIA Approved and some not? I have seen an Autoform one for sale in the US but I guess because of the size of the thing shipping would double up the costs? Any one out there have one lying around they are no longer using?

[zs]

get some tyres first!!

[fatboy18]

Hoy, Im only asking for info, whats wrong with that Got loads of tread left on my front tyres

[viper paul]

I had one on my GTS and yes it does restrict the seat, it may also effect your insurance you should tell your insurance company and some do anything from 25% to 100 % loading.

I assume that this is due to the fact you WILL TRACK IT crash it but send them some hokey claim about you crashed it in a country lane.

If you intend to track it a necessity, if you like the looks then it can be pricey.

[fatboy18]

Well to be really honest, I like the looks, but hopefully if funds become available I would like to do a bit more time trial stuff, hill climbs etc As for out and out racing on track days I'm not really that brave that i would want to be hanging out the rear end against other European sports cars.

I have heard that some insurance companys bump up your premiums, but I have not yet made any enquiries with my Insurer to find out if this is the case! There ok with all the other bits on the car

Are there any other roll bars on the market apart from the autoform one?

[GTSDave]

Here you go Mark...

http://btrviper.com/rollbar.html

Have to agree with Zed though, tyres are a little more important, and Paul is right it will affect your insurance, and can be a VERY expensive additional premium for this modification, especially if it's only for aesthetics and not actually because you actually need one.

[fishboy]

GTSDave said:

Here you go Mark...

http://btrviper.com/rollbar.html

Have to agree with Zed though, tyres are a little more important, and Paul is right it will affect your insurance, and can be a VERY expensive additional premium for this modification, especially if it's only for aesthetics and not actually because you actually need one.

i recon mark should buy a role cage!!
cos if he dosn't get any tyers soon ,my christ he is going to need it !!

[Viper]

there are a few options in the US, i know Chris has a much wanted one by a few here in his GTS, which just so happened to be made in the UK (made by Safety Devices)

[fatboy18]

fishboy said:

GTSDave said:

Here you go Mark...

http://btrviper.com/rollbar.html

Have to agree with Zed though, tyres are a little more important, and Paul is right it will affect your insurance, and can be a VERY expensive additional premium for this modification, especially if it's only for aesthetics and not actually because you actually need one.

i recon mark should buy a role cage!!
cos if he doesn't get any tyres soon ,my Christ he is going to need it !!

Well I figured that once the rear tread wore down, that would be the time to go drag racing

And don't forget, when I bought my car it also came with a spare set of wheels and tyres. Admittedly I have got through the first pair of rear tyres, I then transferred the other set onto the race wheels So I'm OK for this season (just)

Edited by fatboy18 on Friday 31st July 15:47

Edited by fatboy18 on Friday 31st July 15:51

[fatboy18]

Well here's some good news, If your insured with CCI (Competition Car Insurance), (which I am).

As long as your not increasing the value of the car or increasing the BHP, You can add what you like with no extra charge All they ask is that you inform them

[viper paul]

Forgot to add you will also need to cut some quite large holes in the rear panel as the main hoop is connected on the seatbelt rail, the major ones go though where the centre net pocket is and you will loose that.

Shipping is also quite expensive as its quite large and heavy there are also one or two holes to drill in the car.

Give me a call if you have any questions.

[fatboy18]

Thanks for the update Paul As I have said, Im just collecting info at the moment, but its one of those things on the Wish List .......
....Along with.

New slotted 2 piece Rotors,
Brake Fluid recycle kit (Snake Oil)
Light weight Flywheel
New Fog light
355 Gears
Headers,
3" Cat Back system.
New Engine and Transmision mounts
JMB Preformance Air Box
Ali Raidatior
Ebach Springs
Toms 40mm piston upgrade kit
Oh and some more Tyres

Right then......Dear Father Christmas, Please, Please,..............

Edited by fatboy18 on Friday 31st July 19:03

[fatboy18]

Im sure ive forgotten a few things!!! Oh Those Paxton turbos look rather nice

[neilsfishing]

twin Turbo
Cluch
Gearbox
drive shafts

Driving lessons

A bed to rest in

[Dr-Bob]

Mark give me a ring on the airbox..... Got one here.....

[neilsfishing]

Dr-Bob said:

Mark give me a ring on the airbox..... Got one here.....

has it a black stripe

[fatboy18]

Dr-Bob said:

Mark give me a ring on the airbox..... Got one here.....

email sent

[fatboy18]

Just found out this one is back up for sale at $800.00 + SWOP OF ORIGINAL OEM REAR PANEL

If anyone is intrested let me know and I will forward details.

Edited by fatboy18 on Monday 24th August 18:36