autopower rollbar install w/pics.....(56k.maybe?) - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

tokes¹ · 04-09-2005, 12:58 PM

I helped my friend(redSthirteen) install an AutoPower RollBar on his s13 the other day and i took enough pictures to post the install process.

tools:
14mm socket
14mm open wrench
drill (make sure the battery is fully charged!..LoL)
100mm hole saw
jack and jack stand
silicone sealer

install time: id say about 3-5 hours. it took us alil longer because we had to sit around and let the battery charge for the drill.

remove front and rear seats...

now slide the rollbar inside and dry fit it....

we had to get alil creative due to lack of tools and use a screwdriver to determine where to drill the hole in the rear panel...LoL

now drill the holes and install the mounting bolts...

make sure you put some sort of silicone sealer around the bolt holes between the plates to prevent water leakage.

now put back everything that you removed and youre done!...

and they said no one could sit in the back.....LoL

we took it for a test drive and the difference was like night and day.

thats all for now.
watch out for this car when youre out on the backroads..

Ritz S14 · 04-09-2005, 01:15 PM

Very nice!! How much did it cost?

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and they said no one could sit in the back.....LoL

Sure if you want to bust your balls.

Andrew Bohan · 04-09-2005, 02:16 PM

classic pic dude

240trainee · 04-09-2005, 03:08 PM

Can the seat move all the way back? I have been looking at a roll bar for part of my plan, but didn't know if an autopower bar would accommodate the seat all the way back. I'm a big guy, so I need my space!!

StudentDrifter · 04-09-2005, 03:18 PM

Looks good

tokes¹ · 04-09-2005, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Smog Tech

Very nice!! How much did it cost?

if i remember correctly it cost him around 450 and it took about a month to make.

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Originally Posted by 240trainee

Can the seat move all the way back? I have been looking at a roll bar for part of my plan, but didn't know if an autopower bar would accommodate the seat all the way back. I'm a big guy, so I need my space!!

yea i pushed the seat all the way back just to see the clearance. the seat can go all the way back on the rails and recline about 3-5 clicks before hitting the bar on the back.

mbmbmb23 · 04-09-2005, 06:09 PM

Cool......thumbs up for the DIY.

-m

hurleyboi514 · 04-09-2005, 06:14 PM

did it make any difference with your handling?? decrease chassis flex any??

91CRXsiR · 04-09-2005, 06:20 PM

looks like your friend started w/o a sunroof already so it should have already been decently stiff to being w/

Drunk Bastard · 04-09-2005, 06:49 PM

is it possible to squeeze a wheel (or two) in the back? is there enough clearance between the bar and the roof?

wootwoot · 04-09-2005, 07:50 PM

Wouldnt happen to know the shipping weight would you?

tokes¹ · 04-09-2005, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by hurleyboi514

did it make any difference with your handling?? decrease chassis flex any??

i was only able to drive it for about 5-10 mins but i felt a dramatic change in the handling. no more body flex and the rear breaks out alot easier.

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Originally Posted by Drunk Bastard

is it possible to squeeze a wheel (or two) in the back? is there enough clearance between the bar and the roof?

mmm i think you can squeeze 2 tires in the rear and maybe 2 tires in the backseat sideways. the rollbar fits like a glove...we had to remove the lense cover from the interior light to prevent it from cracking.

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Originally Posted by wootwoot

Wouldnt happen to know the shipping weight would you?

not at the moment but i can ask next time i talk to him. but that badboy was heavy!

**ThatGuy** · 04-09-2005, 08:28 PM

SCCA Legal? It's a nice looking cage, just want to make sure it meets the requirements before I buy one and try to go to the track.

Drunk Bastard · 04-09-2005, 08:45 PM

tokes1, im talking about right here (in the picture) can you test fit a tire between there and see if it will go into the back seat? I'm gonna be getting this roll bar eventually and want to know if i can fit my extra tires in the back...

TiNMAN · 04-09-2005, 08:54 PM

hmm, if that doesnt work try the bottom left. it really depends on the wheel itself, im sure you can slip somethin through the opening in the bottom left. not so sure about an s14 though, our seats might be a little higher(more cushon). hmphh, let us know if you work somethin out tokes. im also interested, right on man

tokes¹ · 04-09-2005, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by ThatGuy

SCCA Legal? It's a nice looking cage, just want to make sure it meets the requirements before I buy one and try to go to the track.

yup its scca legal. he paid extra to make sure it was race legal.

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Originally Posted by Drunk Bastard

tokes1, im talking about right here (in the picture) can you test fit a tire between there and see if it will go into the back seat? I'm gonna be getting this roll bar eventually and want to know if i can fit my extra tires in the back...

hmmm ill have to try next time i see him (remember this was my friends car). i dont think the tire will fit through that blue area you highlighted in the picture. but you get a tire to fit sideways in the backseat if you go through the back hatch (thats how my friend got out the backseat after taking that hilarious picture) im sure you can fit 2 tires in the back sideways...1 tire per seat.

it will work if you go from the back..

Drunk Bastard · 04-09-2005, 09:09 PM

...i have an s14...so going through the rear isnt an option.

tokes¹ · 04-09-2005, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Drunk Bastard

...i have an s14...so going through the rear isnt an option.

ohh haha duhh! LoL

the good thing is that the middle part is removable. just pop out the bolts and you can place the bar in your trunk and youll beable to place tires in the backseat without a problem. then just bolt back up the middle bar and youre good to go.

just remove the bolts...

Flipzide · 04-09-2005, 09:30 PM

thanx for the install info, been looking for something like this ^^

420sx · 04-09-2005, 10:58 PM

hmm..... is that a dude in the back seat??? wow could make a qutip out u

Heartwork · 04-10-2005, 12:18 AM

could you take a picture between the roof and the bar to really see how snug it is

wootwoot · 04-10-2005, 12:31 AM

hahahah. I love how you give instructions with drawings; I feel like I'm in an planetarium! Sucks it was so heavy. Espicially with a majority of it being rather high up. Looks like I'm still going to havOe to make mine out of cf or titanium. Theres also my option of becoming some crazy chemist. Easier yet I could quit driving like a jack ass and not worry about landing upside down...

kingsol · 04-10-2005, 12:45 AM

so where did he buy it from?

ohnobigtdawg · 04-10-2005, 01:42 AM

loving all this visual aid!

BOROSUN · 04-10-2005, 02:04 AM

is that a wyotech jacket?

just wondering why you guys choose to put the bolt on the bottom facing up and the nut on top.

Drunk Bastard · 04-10-2005, 02:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TiNMAN

hmm, if that doesnt work try the bottom left. it really depends on the wheel itself, im sure you can slip somethin through the opening in the bottom left. not so sure about an s14 though, our seats might be a little higher(more cushon). hmphh, let us know if you work somethin out tokes. im also interested, right on man

what about those with fixed-position-bucket-seats....that cant really move too far forward and CANNOT recline/fold-forward..... hmmm....i want a cage and ALSO want to be able to fit tires in the "back seat" (which is taken out)....i cant jjust go through only two tires per event....

Andrew Bohan · 04-10-2005, 02:49 AM

this should solve all your problems joe

KoukiMonster · 04-10-2005, 03:23 AM

wait.. you have two fixed buckets? driver and passenger?

Drunk Bastard · 04-10-2005, 03:32 AM

hmmm...didnt know the bar was removable....that makes all the difference in the world.

a good place to order from is IO port racing...
http://www.ioportracing.com/

TiNMAN · 04-10-2005, 03:54 AM

ok ok, i say we all chip in and all go in on andrew's idea. PLENTY of space.

i got $5 on it!

04-09-2005, 12:58 PM	#1
tokes¹ Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: bay area Posts: 168 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	autopower rollbar install w/pics.....(56k.maybe?) I helped my friend(redSthirteen) install an AutoPower RollBar on his s13 the other day and i took enough pictures to post the install process. tools: 14mm socket 14mm open wrench drill (make sure the battery is fully charged!..LoL) 100mm hole saw jack and jack stand silicone sealer install time: id say about 3-5 hours. it took us alil longer because we had to sit around and let the battery charge for the drill. remove front and rear seats... now slide the rollbar inside and dry fit it.... we had to get alil creative due to lack of tools and use a screwdriver to determine where to drill the hole in the rear panel...LoL now drill the holes and install the mounting bolts... make sure you put some sort of silicone sealer around the bolt holes between the plates to prevent water leakage. now put back everything that you removed and youre done!... and they said no one could sit in the back.....LoL we took it for a test drive and the difference was like night and day. thats all for now. watch out for this car when youre out on the backroads.. Last edited by tokes¹; 05-07-2005 at 09:38 PM..

04-09-2005, 03:08 PM	#4
240trainee Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Richmond, VA Age: 38 Posts: 3,861 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Can the seat move all the way back? I have been looking at a roll bar for part of my plan, but didn't know if an autopower bar would accommodate the seat all the way back. I'm a big guy, so I need my space!! __________________ Team Pterodactyl SHARK ATTACK!!! LookoutDrift

04-09-2005, 06:09 PM	#7
mbmbmb23 Zilvia Contributor Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Charlotte, NC. Posts: 1,776 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: mbmbmb23 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Cool......thumbs up for the DIY. -m __________________ 400x200

04-09-2005, 06:14 PM	#8
hurleyboi514 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: The Fort Posts: 905 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	did it make any difference with your handling?? decrease chassis flex any?? __________________ HighTach Motorsports

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ThatGuy Admin Asshole Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Retired Age: 45 Posts: 20,394 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: ThatGuy Feedback Score: 0 reviews	SCCA Legal? It's a nice looking cage, just want to make sure it meets the requirements before I buy one and try to go to the track. __________________ "Speak softly,..." -Pres. Teddy Roosevelt "Be polite, be professional, ..." -Gen. James Mattis

04-09-2005, 02:16 PM	#3
Andrew Bohan Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,331 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	classic pic dude

04-09-2005, 03:18 PM	#5
StudentDrifter Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Hawaii Posts: 177 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Looks good

04-09-2005, 06:20 PM	#9
91CRXsiR Nissanaholic! Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: City of Industry, CA [626] Age: 42 Posts: 2,092 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	looks like your friend started w/o a sunroof already so it should have already been decently stiff to being w/

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Drunk Bastard Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 1,405 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	is it possible to squeeze a wheel (or two) in the back? is there enough clearance between the bar and the roof?

04-09-2005, 07:50 PM	#11
wootwoot Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: sarasota florida biatch Age: 39 Posts: 3,850 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Wouldnt happen to know the shipping weight would you?

04-09-2005, 08:45 PM	#14
Drunk Bastard Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 1,405 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	tokes1, im talking about right here (in the picture) can you test fit a tire between there and see if it will go into the back seat? I'm gonna be getting this roll bar eventually and want to know if i can fit my extra tires in the back...

04-09-2005, 08:54 PM	#15
TiNMAN Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NorCal, East Bay Favorite Color: Green Age: 39 Posts: 3,940 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	hmm, if that doesnt work try the bottom left. it really depends on the wheel itself, im sure you can slip somethin through the opening in the bottom left. not so sure about an s14 though, our seats might be a little higher(more cushon). hmphh, let us know if you work somethin out tokes. im also interested, right on man __________________ I AM LEGIT.

04-09-2005, 09:09 PM	#17
Drunk Bastard Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 1,405 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	...i have an s14...so going through the rear isnt an option.

04-09-2005, 09:30 PM	#19
Flipzide Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,011 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	thanx for the install info, been looking for something like this ^^ __________________ D-Street.net \| bcuison.wordpress.com

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04-10-2005, 12:18 AM	#21
Heartwork BANNED Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Battle Ruins Posts: 1,183 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	could you take a picture between the roof and the bar to really see how snug it is

04-10-2005, 12:31 AM	#22
wootwoot Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: sarasota florida biatch Age: 39 Posts: 3,850 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	hahahah. I love how you give instructions with drawings; I feel like I'm in an planetarium! Sucks it was so heavy. Espicially with a majority of it being rather high up. Looks like I'm still going to havOe to make mine out of cf or titanium. Theres also my option of becoming some crazy chemist. Easier yet I could quit driving like a jack ass and not worry about landing upside down... __________________ I'm from Florida so I'm probably a bit more strange than you

04-10-2005, 12:45 AM	#23
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BOROSUN Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: two legit to quit Age: 44 Posts: 5,236 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	is that a wyotech jacket? just wondering why you guys choose to put the bolt on the bottom facing up and the nut on top.

04-10-2005, 02:49 AM	#27
Andrew Bohan Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,331 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	this should solve all your problems joe

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KoukiMonster Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: ? Age: 39 Posts: 700 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	wait.. you have two fixed buckets? driver and passenger?

04-10-2005, 03:32 AM	#29
Drunk Bastard Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 1,405 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	hmmm...didnt know the bar was removable....that makes all the difference in the world. a good place to order from is IO port racing... http://www.ioportracing.com/

04-10-2005, 03:54 AM	#30
TiNMAN Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NorCal, East Bay Favorite Color: Green Age: 39 Posts: 3,940 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	ok ok, i say we all chip in and all go in on andrew's idea. PLENTY of space. i got $5 on it! __________________ I AM LEGIT.