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Thread: FS: Brand New Custom E36 M3 Roll Bar

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    Can this roll bar be installed with the headliner still installed in a sunroof equipped car?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Grinch337 View Post
    Can this roll bar be installed with the headliner still installed in a sunroof equipped car?

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    Damn. I’m in jersey and not far from CT only to find out that u r now in FL!

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    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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    Quote Originally Posted by ddavidv View Post
    I'm sunroof delete, so had him add the extra inch. I think it could still go another inch with no clearance issues.
    Ben, is it possible to add 2" to cars with a deleted sunroof? Will it physically fit through the door opening?

    Thanks!

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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.




















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    is he still making these?

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    Ordered mine in April so still currently making them upon request.

    Quote Originally Posted by lbennyboobool View Post
    is he still making these?

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    Just sent him an email hopefully he is still doing them!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Pzary3233 View Post
    Just sent him an email hopefully he is still doing them!
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    If anyone is selling one of these used, PM me! Hoping to score one a little cheaper and hopefully local.

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    FS: Brand New Custom E36 M3 Roll Bar

    I have the same cage


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    Last edited by GG///M3; 09-26-2018 at 06:22 AM.
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    Quote Originally Posted by GG///M3 View Post
    I have the same cage but with out the X on the rear section.


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    I am local and interested! I will Pm you my number.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Smee123 View Post
    I am local and interested! I will Pm you my number.
    Got it


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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.
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    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.


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    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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    Quote Originally Posted by mslevin View Post
    If anyone is selling one of these used, PM me! Hoping to score one a little cheaper and hopefully local.
    Same here, definitely wouldn't mind saving a few bucks on a used one before I order a brand new one in a few months

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    Quote Originally Posted by NY98M3 View Post
    Those of you that have have the bar on a Coupe with Vaders, does the bar interfere with the seat going back at all?
    Toss the Vader’s, those are costing you serious weight penalties. Toss the sunroof while you’re at it.


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    ANyone with a Cage that I could buy? I am in Canada

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    Quote Originally Posted by bostonaudi View Post
    Toss the Vader’s, those are costing you serious weight penalties. Toss the sunroof while you’re at it.


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    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.
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    Quote Originally Posted by JuCo View Post
    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.
    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.

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    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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