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TornadoSS · 01-19-2014, 08:51 PM

I have a 6pt roll bar from RPM on the way. I'm looking for any of you guys that have done one of these to post up any tips you might have to help me and others make this as smooth of an install as possible. So, any tips or surprises to watch out for? Thanks!

thahemp · 01-19-2014, 09:16 PM

Subscribed.

DavidW · 01-19-2014, 09:26 PM

Would love to see what is said here, I want to get one on my vert ZL1

Supercharged SS · 01-19-2014, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by DavidW

Would love to see what is said here, I want to get one on my vert ZL1

Vert? All you have to do is drop the top. That's the easiest install of them all. The other two guys have to shoehorn 10 lbs of poop in a 5 lbs bag.

thahemp · 01-19-2014, 09:32 PM

TornadoSS weighs more than 10 lbs.

TornadoSS · 01-19-2014, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by thahemp

TornadoSS weighs more than 10 lbs.

:what: Lol

Supercharged SS · 01-19-2014, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by thahemp

TornadoSS weighs more than 10 lbs.

Ouch!

2010SSRSM6 · 01-20-2014, 03:33 AM

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Originally Posted by thahemp

TornadoSS weighs more than 10 lbs.

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2010SSRSM6 · 01-20-2014, 03:35 AM

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Originally Posted by TornadoSS

I have a 6pt roll bar from RPM on the way. I'm looking for any of you guys that have done one of these to post up any tips you might have to help me and others make this as smooth of an install as possible. So, any tips or surprises to watch out for? Thanks!

Have it shipped to me and I'll install it with Alex and I'll send you a step by step video so when your next one comes in, you'll have no problems getting it installed. 😄

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thahemp · 01-20-2014, 07:15 PM

No one? Bump.

Allanski · 01-22-2014, 08:35 PM

It is a bit tougher than it looks, even with a vert.
I bought some used interior rear panels because you have to cut the plastic to fit the bars to the floor. My engine shop did all the work.
The more interior you take out the easier it should be to fit drill and install.
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TornadoSS · 01-22-2014, 08:41 PM

Cool! Thanks for the pics and info. I'm worried about cutting the carpet without butchering it and looking like crap lol.

2010SSRSM6 · 01-23-2014, 01:23 AM

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Cool! Thanks for the pics and info. I'm worried about cutting the carpet without butchering it and looking like crap lol.

The carpet kit isn't that expensive. If you screw it up you can get a full replacement piece fairly cheap. Worse case you find a wrecked one and hit the salvage yard. Get some chalk so you can outline where you need to cut.

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TornadoSS · 01-23-2014, 08:17 AM

I read a magazine article last night that had an install of this bar in the 5th gen and it said to expect to take about 20 hrs to install!!! :eek:

It said that the bar cannot go in without removing the center console completely and nearly gutting the interior entirely! I knew the seats had to come out. I didn't see this console part mentioned in the RPM install instructions. Ugh. I'm hoping it will go smoother and faster than this.

Any more tips to add? Thanks!

01-19-2014, 08:51 PM	#1
TornadoSS WICKDSS Drives: 2011 1SS/RS IOM LS3 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wichita, Kansas Posts: 1,111 View My Garage	RPM Rollbar Install tips? I have a 6pt roll bar from RPM on the way. I'm looking for any of you guys that have done one of these to post up any tips you might have to help me and others make this as smooth of an install as possible. So, any tips or surprises to watch out for? Thanks! __________________ 2011 IOM SS/RS, M6. Look up our all generation Camaro club website at Heartland Camaros Gforce Engineering Drivetrain, ECS 1500 Supercharger, TSP Cam, Alky Controls Meth single nozzle. 91 octane, 698 RWHP 625 rwtq. 4200#+, Tuned by Justin "Justune" Kalwei 11.57 @ 126.8 mph with a crappy 1.80 60'.....still learning to drive....M&H DR's and skinnies on 17" Welds.

01-19-2014, 09:16 PM	#2
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01-19-2014, 09:32 PM	#5
thahemp Geek Drives: 2012 Black LS3 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Derby, KS Posts: 4,343 View My Garage	TornadoSS weighs more than 10 lbs. __________________ 01000111011011110110111101100100001000000110110001 11010101100011011010110010000001110111011010010111 01000110100000100000011101000110100001101001011100 110010000001101111011011100110010100100001 x = ac97968bd3df8f968c8cd3df998a9c94d3df9c8a918bd3df9c 909c94df8c8a9c949a8dd3df92908b979a8ddf998a9c949a8d d3df8b968b8cd1 x = ~x

01-20-2014, 07:15 PM	#10
thahemp Geek Drives: 2012 Black LS3 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Derby, KS Posts: 4,343 View My Garage	No one? Bump. __________________ 01000111011011110110111101100100001000000110110001 11010101100011011010110010000001110111011010010111 01000110100000100000011101000110100001101001011100 110010000001101111011011100110010100100001 x = ac97968bd3df8f968c8cd3df998a9c94d3df9c8a918bd3df9c 909c94df8c8a9c949a8dd3df92908b979a8ddf998a9c949a8d d3df8b968b8cd1 x = ~x

01-22-2014, 08:41 PM	#12
TornadoSS WICKDSS Drives: 2011 1SS/RS IOM LS3 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wichita, Kansas Posts: 1,111 View My Garage	Cool! Thanks for the pics and info. I'm worried about cutting the carpet without butchering it and looking like crap lol. __________________ 2011 IOM SS/RS, M6. Look up our all generation Camaro club website at Heartland Camaros Gforce Engineering Drivetrain, ECS 1500 Supercharger, TSP Cam, Alky Controls Meth single nozzle. 91 octane, 698 RWHP 625 rwtq. 4200#+, Tuned by Justin "Justune" Kalwei 11.57 @ 126.8 mph with a crappy 1.80 60'.....still learning to drive....M&H DR's and skinnies on 17" Welds.

01-19-2014, 09:26 PM	#3
DavidW Drives: 2013 ZL1 Vert Auto IOM Join Date: May 2012 Location: Alberta Posts: 389	Would love to see what is said here, I want to get one on my vert ZL1

01-22-2014, 08:35 PM	#11
Allanski Drives: Car Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Burlington Ontario Canada Posts: 750 View My Garage	It is a bit tougher than it looks, even with a vert. I bought some used interior rear panels because you have to cut the plastic to fit the bars to the floor. My engine shop did all the work. The more interior you take out the easier it should be to fit drill and install.

01-23-2014, 08:17 AM	#14
TornadoSS WICKDSS Drives: 2011 1SS/RS IOM LS3 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wichita, Kansas Posts: 1,111 View My Garage	I read a magazine article last night that had an install of this bar in the 5th gen and it said to expect to take about 20 hrs to install!!! :eek: It said that the bar cannot go in without removing the center console completely and nearly gutting the interior entirely! I knew the seats had to come out. I didn't see this console part mentioned in the RPM install instructions. Ugh. I'm hoping it will go smoother and faster than this. Any more tips to add? Thanks! __________________ 2011 IOM SS/RS, M6. Look up our all generation Camaro club website at Heartland Camaros Gforce Engineering Drivetrain, ECS 1500 Supercharger, TSP Cam, Alky Controls Meth single nozzle. 91 octane, 698 RWHP 625 rwtq. 4200#+, Tuned by Justin "Justune" Kalwei 11.57 @ 126.8 mph with a crappy 1.80 60'.....still learning to drive....M&H DR's and skinnies on 17" Welds.