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jpclutch@msn.com · 03-24-2013, 06:29 PM

Good afternoon all. I'm a proud owner of a 2013 ZL1 convertible and have found myself in a slight dilemma. I was planning to attend an "open track -race day" event with my car. I recently discovered that with a convertible I will need a "roll bar" or some type of "rollover protection". I was wondering if anyone has a suggestion on this topic. I do not want a permanent roll bar in my car as I rarely plan to race it. Does any manufacturer make a legal, removable system that complies with safety guidelines, while remaining somewhat simple to install/remove with minimal cutting or modifying to the car?
Thanks for any help!

cvp33 · 03-24-2013, 06:48 PM

Same dilemma here. Don't know if this would pass inspection.

http://www.sfxperformance.com/parts/CDC1143-7000-01.htm

Rhyder · 03-24-2013, 06:50 PM

there were a couple removable bars in the for sale section, not sure if anyone ever bought them, could look there for them and at least see where they got them if they arent still for sale.

hawk02 · 03-24-2013, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by jpclutch@msn.com

Good afternoon all. I'm a proud owner of a 2013 ZL1 convertible and have found myself in a slight dilemma. I was planning to attend an "open track -race day" event with my car. I recently discovered that with a convertible I will need a "roll bar" or some type of "rollover protection". I was wondering if anyone has a suggestion on this topic. I do not want a permanent roll bar in my car as I rarely plan to race it. Does any manufacturer make a legal, removable system that complies with safety guidelines, while remaining somewhat simple to install/remove with minimal cutting or modifying to the car?
Thanks for any help!

This thread might help answer your question.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...light=Roll+bar

SigEp1097 · 03-24-2013, 10:22 PM

I faced the same dilemma for the WannaGoFast 1/2 mile drag shootout coming up in Chicago in June. I did some research and consulted with WannaGoFast and found that the a-pillar is sufficient for top-up racing; however, they do require a roll cage for top-down racing. Every event is different though, but I would check to see if they think that would work for your track day.

Supercharged SS · 03-24-2013, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by cvp33

Same dilemma here. Don't know if this would pass inspection.

http://www.sfxperformance.com/parts/CDC1143-7000-01.htm

That would never pass nhra inspection. The min is a 5 point cage. That thing is really a sport bar.

Supercharged SS · 03-24-2013, 10:27 PM

There are a couple bolt in, legal, roll bars available. They say removable but its prob a few hr job.

urr2slo · 03-25-2013, 10:08 AM

RPM Rollbars has what your looking for.

Trackrat2013 · 03-25-2013, 08:59 PM

I've been track and road racing for 10 years. Running a convertible in open road race or high speed track events is not normally allowable without an approved roll bar and most are a minimum of 5 point bars. While it can be done, it's difficult to install a tempoaray bar. Good Luck

DRKS1D3 · 03-26-2013, 07:01 AM

As stated above: www.rpmrollbar.com

Asanti · 03-30-2013, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by DRKS1D3

As stated above: www.rpmrollbar.com

Does anyone know how these roll bars are installed and removed?

gen=5 · 09-20-2013, 11:09 AM

fastlane in houston is working on a vert legal roll bar that bolts in and is removal with pins.It allows complete movement of the seat and it will be a fast removal of the back bars. I am disabled ,and need to be able to put my wheelchair in the backseat as it wont fit in the crappy little trunk,lol.

Evotion · 09-20-2013, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Asanti

Does anyone know how these roll bars are installed and removed?

Just by looking at the pics I would say there are at least 4 - 6 permanent mounts attached to frame. Then the bars are attached to mounts with pins for removal.

southerncarparts · 09-20-2013, 09:24 PM

The CDC light bar is nice and very popular with our customers, but it does not provide safety in a roll over..

03-24-2013, 06:29 PM	#1
jpclutch@msn.com Drives: 2013 ZL1 Convertible Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Central Valley, CA Posts: 53	Convertible rollover protection Good afternoon all. I'm a proud owner of a 2013 ZL1 convertible and have found myself in a slight dilemma. I was planning to attend an "open track -race day" event with my car. I recently discovered that with a convertible I will need a "roll bar" or some type of "rollover protection". I was wondering if anyone has a suggestion on this topic. I do not want a permanent roll bar in my car as I rarely plan to race it. Does any manufacturer make a legal, removable system that complies with safety guidelines, while remaining somewhat simple to install/remove with minimal cutting or modifying to the car? Thanks for any help!

03-24-2013, 10:22 PM	#5
SigEp1097 Release the Kraken Drives: 2013 ZL1 Convertible, 2003 Audi RS6 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Evansville, IN Posts: 137 View My Garage	I faced the same dilemma for the WannaGoFast 1/2 mile drag shootout coming up in Chicago in June. I did some research and consulted with WannaGoFast and found that the a-pillar is sufficient for top-up racing; however, they do require a roll cage for top-down racing. Every event is different though, but I would check to see if they think that would work for your track day. __________________

03-25-2013, 10:08 AM	#8
urr2slo Drives: 2010 2ss ss/rs abm, 2016 2ss/rs hbm Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: N. Phx, Az Posts: 1,332	RPM Rollbars has what your looking for. __________________ URR2SLO - If you're not going fast enough, get out the way......

03-26-2013, 07:01 AM	#10
DRKS1D3 Drives: '17 Corvette Grand Sport M7 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 3,748	As stated above: www.rpmrollbar.com __________________ MY RIDE: 2017 CORVETTE GRAND SPORT--TRIPLE BLACK, 7 SPEED MANUAL, VARARAM TCR-7 INTAKE, BORLA CATLESS X-PIPE, CARBON FIBER STAGE 2 AERO, MGW SHORT-THROW SHIFTER SOLD2011 TRIPLE BLACK SS CONVERTIBLE--6 SPEED MANUAL, MANY MODS, 455 RWHP/435 RWTQ DAD'S RIDE: 2012 ZL1 #1866--BLACK, 6 SPEED MANUAL, EXPOSED CF HOOD, POLISHED WHEELS, SUNROOF, ROTO-FAB INTAKE "Silly Americans, taking from the rich and giving to the poor only works in fairy tales. Success is earned here!".

09-20-2013, 11:09 AM	#12
gen=5 Drives: 13 ZL1 vert blac fastlane/LPE 750 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: houston Posts: 1,312 View My Garage	fastlane in houston is working on a vert legal roll bar that bolts in and is removal with pins.It allows complete movement of the seat and it will be a fast removal of the back bars. I am disabled ,and need to be able to put my wheelchair in the backseat as it wont fit in the crappy little trunk,lol. Attached Images

03-24-2013, 06:48 PM	#2
cvp33 America FVCK Yeah! Drives: 2021 ZL1 1LE A10 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Florence, SC Posts: 1,388	Same dilemma here. Don't know if this would pass inspection. http://www.sfxperformance.com/parts/CDC1143-7000-01.htm

03-24-2013, 06:50 PM	#3
Rhyder Drives: 2012 45 Anniversary Vert Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: atlanta Posts: 2,511	there were a couple removable bars in the for sale section, not sure if anyone ever bought them, could look there for them and at least see where they got them if they arent still for sale.

03-24-2013, 10:27 PM	#7
Supercharged SS Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Sandy Hook, CT Posts: 11,927	There are a couple bolt in, legal, roll bars available. They say removable but its prob a few hr job.

03-25-2013, 08:59 PM	#9
Trackrat2013 Drives: 13ZL1, 08H2,69 K5,99FRC,05SSR,55210 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Texas Posts: 2	I've been track and road racing for 10 years. Running a convertible in open road race or high speed track events is not normally allowable without an approved roll bar and most are a minimum of 5 point bars. While it can be done, it's difficult to install a tempoaray bar. Good Luck

09-20-2013, 09:24 PM	#14
southerncarparts Drives: 2009 Corvette Z06 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 2,141	The CDC light bar is nice and very popular with our customers, but it does not provide safety in a roll over..