Autopower roll bars - Page 2 - Toyota Yaris Forums

Jason@SportsCar · 04-15-2011, 07:23 PM

cali yaris · 04-15-2011, 09:28 PM

Any idea why they put three holes in the plates and not four?

Jason@SportsCar · 04-15-2011, 11:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cali yaris

Any idea why they put three holes in the plates and not four?

I think the SCCA rules only require three bolts in the main hoop.

TickleTimeTim · 04-16-2011, 07:22 PM

nice. dumb question but, it looks like if you did keep the back seats that the lower bar would go across the front of them. is that so or am i just picturing it wrong?

cali yaris · 04-18-2011, 01:53 AM

^ if you mean the harness bar, yes it would.

Post #1, first two pictures:

1. Option to buy just the roll bar without a harness bar.
2. Harness bar is removable if you opt for the roll bar with the harness bar.

mazilla · 04-18-2011, 01:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cali yaris

^ if you mean the harness bar, yes it would.

Post #1, first two pictures:

1. Option to buy just the roll bar without a harness bar.
2. Harness bar is removable if you opt for the roll bar with the harness bar.

Oh, I had no idea....guess I'll be going with a #2 then. How's the inventory looking on them, plenty in stock still?

Red Horse · 04-18-2011, 02:54 PM

None for sedan I guess.

cali yaris · 04-18-2011, 03:39 PM

^ Correct at this point. Sorry about that, Autopower took measurements for the liftback only!

@ mazilla: 2 rollbar-only in stock, 2 rollbar + harness bar left of four ordered.

I will be re-ordering these as they sell out, but it does take 3-4 four weeks to get more in stock.

cali yaris · 04-26-2011, 11:47 AM

mmmmmm..... "Bengal Red" powdercoating for a customer:

TickleTimeTim · 04-29-2011, 09:43 PM

sekzi.

cali yaris · 04-30-2011, 03:29 PM

Got the one for my car back from the powdercoater yesterday.

Can't post pics until Toyotafest, sorry!

cali yaris · 05-02-2011, 03:25 PM

bump

xbr3akd0wnx · 05-03-2011, 12:29 AM

okay i know this is probably a really stupid question but what does an autopower roll bar do? i dont know the right terms or concepts but does this roll bar make your car roll more?

mazilla · 05-03-2011, 02:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xbr3akd0wnx

okay i know this is probably a really stupid question but what does an autopower roll bar do? i dont know the right terms or concepts but does this roll bar make your car roll more?

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roll_cage

A roll cage is a specially constructed frame built in (or sometimes around) the cab of a vehicle to protect its occupants from being injured in an accident, particularly in the event of a roll-over. Roll cages are used in nearly all purpose-built racecars, and in most cars modified for racing. There are many different roll cage designs depending on the application, hence different racing organizations have differing specifications and regulations. They also help to stiffen the chassis, which is desirable in racing applications.

A roll bar is a single bar behind the driver that provides moderate roll-over protection. Due to the lack of a protective top, some modern convertibles utilize a strong windscreen frame acting as a roll bar.[1] Also, a roll hoop may be placed behind both headrests (usually one on older cars), which is essentially a roll bar spanning the width of a passenger's shoulders.

A newer form of rollover protection, pioneered on the Mercedes-Benz R129 in 1989, is deployable roll hoops that are normally hidden within the body of a car. When sensors detect an imminent rollover, the roll hoops quickly extend and lock in place. Cars that have a deployable rollover protection system include the Peugeot 307 CC [2], Volvo C70, Mercedes-Benz SL 500, and Jaguar XK [3].

Roll bars are also used historically on row crop tractors, and roll cages are common as part of the cab on modern tractors.

cali yaris · 05-03-2011, 11:12 AM

This is a 4-point hoop, so it's stronger than the "roll hoop" mentioned in the Wiki.

The harness version gives a super strong and correctly angled point of attachment for harnesses - for those people using aftermarket seats and harnesses, it's strongly recommended.

Jason@SportsCar · 05-03-2011, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cali yaris

Got the one for my car back from the powdercoater yesterday.

Can't post pics until Toyotafest, sorry!

Tease.

Jason@SportsCar · 05-18-2011, 04:37 PM

So whats up, are you still trying to figure out how to put the thing back in?

cali yaris · 05-18-2011, 11:52 PM

LOL, I'm actually away from the shop for a few days. I'll do a proper photoshoot when I get back.

Only one more roll bar + harness bar available guys!

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04-15-2011, 09:28 PM	#20
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04-16-2011, 07:22 PM	#22
TickleTimeTim Free Mustache Rides View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris HB Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Arkansas Posts: 1,247	nice. dumb question but, it looks like if you did keep the back seats that the lower bar would go across the front of them. is that so or am i just picturing it wrong? __________________ Club SHIFT

04-18-2011, 01:53 AM	#23
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	^ if you mean the harness bar, yes it would. Post #1, first two pictures: 1. Option to buy just the roll bar without a harness bar. 2. Harness bar is removable if you opt for the roll bar with the harness bar. __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

04-18-2011, 02:54 PM	#25
Red Horse View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Yaris sedan A/T Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Costa mesa, California Posts: 353	None for sedan I guess. __________________

04-18-2011, 03:39 PM	#26
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	^ Correct at this point. Sorry about that, Autopower took measurements for the liftback only! @ mazilla: 2 rollbar-only in stock, 2 rollbar + harness bar left of four ordered. I will be re-ordering these as they sell out, but it does take 3-4 four weeks to get more in stock. __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

04-26-2011, 11:47 AM	#27
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	mmmmmm..... "Bengal Red" powdercoating for a customer: __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

04-29-2011, 09:43 PM	#28
TickleTimeTim Free Mustache Rides View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris HB Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Arkansas Posts: 1,247	sekzi. __________________ Club SHIFT

04-30-2011, 03:29 PM	#29
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	Got the one for my car back from the powdercoater yesterday. Can't post pics until Toyotafest, sorry! __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

05-02-2011, 03:25 PM	#30
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	bump __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

05-03-2011, 12:29 AM	#31
xbr3akd0wnx Meow Drives: 2008 Yaris, White Hatchback Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA (90045) Posts: 141	okay i know this is probably a really stupid question but what does an autopower roll bar do? i dont know the right terms or concepts but does this roll bar make your car roll more?

05-03-2011, 11:12 AM	#33
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	This is a 4-point hoop, so it's stronger than the "roll hoop" mentioned in the Wiki. The harness version gives a super strong and correctly angled point of attachment for harnesses - for those people using aftermarket seats and harnesses, it's strongly recommended. __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

05-18-2011, 04:37 PM	#35
Jason@SportsCar Drives: 2015 H Production Yaris Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Debary, FL Posts: 1,953	So whats up, are you still trying to figure out how to put the thing back in? __________________ 2005-2008 SCCA Solo BS National Champion 2017-2018 SCCA H Prod National Champion

05-18-2011, 11:52 PM	#36
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	LOL, I'm actually away from the shop for a few days. I'll do a proper photoshoot when I get back. Only one more roll bar + harness bar available guys! __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

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