I was waiting to receive the car back from CSC racing, after a REAL roll bar was installed.
I had this installed for a rally (
www.targanewfoundland.com) and did all sorts of homework before allowing holes to be drilled into the car. If it weren’t for the rally, I would not have put it in. But after going through the exercise and homework, I would never track my car without it... never.
First... have a friend sit in your car, and notice where the bar is one their head.... Almost right down the middle. This doesn't help even if you are a "right brain" individual. Second... draw a line from front frame to the top of the roll bar... right the bar should protect you from your neck down. Finally.... remember when you roll, there will be some movement of your body before the harness (new 5 pt right!! done up REAL tight) stops you from exiting the car. At this point your, if you are upside down, your head has whacked the ground.
Lets hear from those that have survived a rollover with a standard bar?.....
It is one thing to accept these risks, knowing the possibilities, but it is another thing all together to think that in the event of a roll, the bar will save you.
I am sorry to be "on the soapbox", but I think it is imperative to be informed before tracking your car.
Also... the high back racing seats are also going in. Unfortuatly I admit they ruin the look a little bit, but it sure beats a broken neck.
(OK now I am really off the soapbox)
...tried inserting photo... but will have to reduce it's size...