Can this roll bar be installed with the headliner still installed in a sunroof equipped car?
Damn. I’m in jersey and not far from CT only to find out that u r now in FL!
Just installed mine.
I'm sunroof delete, so had him add the extra inch. I think it could still go another inch with no clearance issues. I chose sans-X brace so I could still clean the rear glass. X-brace is better but certainly not a necessity. Installation isn't bad, just a little fiddly getting it centered. The mounting did not match the Autopower that was previously in it so plastic push in plugs from the hardware store took care of the old holes. The Autopower bar only had 3 bolts per flange holding it in - lame. This one is much better.
For the price (pretty much equal, maybe slightly less) these bars are welded (superior) and have better mounts (number of bolts, better mounting flanges) than the bolt-in versions.
My only other comment is shipping by Greyhound is NOT fast and their 'tracking' web site is completely useless. Just plan on it taking the better part of a month until it unexpectedly shows up some day.
Ben was fantastic to work with. These are a great value and I can't recommend him enough.
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Installed the bar I got from Ben a while back finally. Fitment was amazing. I had to flatten my floor pans as previous owner missed frame rail on both side with a lift and they were pretty deformed. The roll bar base plates actually helped to reshape the floor ha.
Slight trimming of the wire loom covers was required so they sit flat, but notching the carpet and fitting/tightening was very easy. Did the install solo by jacking the passenger front corner up about 1ft. Ben's directions were spot on and no issues. Looks amazing and in the sedan there is still a ton of room up front for activities.
is he still making these?
Just sent him an email hopefully he is still doing them!
If anyone is selling one of these used, PM me! Hoping to score one a little cheaper and hopefully local.
1993 E36 325is
2003 E46 325iT
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I have the same cage
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Still rolling these out!!! Also have e30 and e46 options.
Last edited by Widebody325; 11-12-2018 at 10:59 PM.
Specializing in Custom E30,E36,E46 Roll Bars Follow me on instagram @baysidefabrication
Ordered my bar from Ben on a Friday. He had it built and shipped by the following Wednesday. It arrived here 900 miles away by the Friday after that. So 7 days from time of order placement to shipment delivery. Absolutely amazing.
He also helped with advice on how to install, which is more than you can say about similar bars by Kirk or other makers.
Made 5 more this week. Look me up on instagram @baysidefabrication for current updates.
Specializing in Custom E30,E36,E46 Roll Bars Follow me on instagram @baysidefabrication
Those of you that have have the bar on a Coupe with Vaders, does the bar interfere with the seat going back at all?
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ANyone with a Cage that I could buy? I am in Canada
This didn't really answer the question, for those of us wanting to retain the vaders does the rollbar impact its range of motion or fitment. I'm considering picking one of these up and want to retain as much of my stock interior as possible. I realize that alot of you are weekend racers, and while I plan to have fun in the car my end goal is not a full on racecar.
Mod list - M50 manifold; TechniqueTuning Stg2, Apex Arc-8, ZKW euro, clear corners Mike R diffbrace, Koni Yell with HR race
X-brace UCC tranny mounts -BLK/with enforcers, powerflex rtabs,lcabs, AAfanclutch, mishimoto rad, UCC Ultra-cerametallic Clutch.
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Justin - I had one of these and didnt get around to installing it so I sold it. I did contact Ben again about him making another but with the bent bar in back of the drivers seat. He was willing to do it but then things got hectic here. If your looking for a bar, this is the one to have.
98 Fern Green M3/2 - Precision 6870/AR Designs Twin Scroll/RK/E85
2017 Toyota Tundra Crewmaxx - Family Whip
2011 Pierce 75' Quint - Fire Apparatus West Islip FD
A friend has one and the straight bar drove him nuts so he cut it out. Get a curved bar roll bar unless you are short.
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