Side bar question

Coleydog · 11-19-2016, 08:02 PM

Can the side bar be bent or does it have to be straight? I thought it was in the rule book but after reading, it doesn't say. So maybe I heard it from a tech Inspector instead?

Woodfin · 11-19-2016, 08:36 PM

Coley,

it can be bent to accommodate arm rest or door panel hardware. In addition, many racers use a swing out design.

cad · 11-20-2016, 10:55 AM

For a roll bar, yes. Mine is. The primary rule is that it passes somewhere between your elbow and shoulder while sitting in the vehicle.

Coleydog · 11-20-2016, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cad

For a roll bar, yes. Mine is. The primary rule is that it passes somewhere between your elbow and shoulder while sitting in the vehicle.

Sounds good, I have a 73 Barracuda that needs the bar but would be right in the door handle if straight. Can it be more than one bend? 2 in fact.

11-19-2016, 08:02 PM	#1
Coleydog Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 561 Likes: 33 Liked 47 Times in 32 Posts	Side bar question Can the side bar be bent or does it have to be straight? I thought it was in the rule book but after reading, it doesn't say. So maybe I heard it from a tech Inspector instead?

11-19-2016, 08:36 PM	#2
Woodfin Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kilgore TX Posts: 428 Likes: 5 Liked 70 Times in 38 Posts	Re: Side bar question Coley, it can be bent to accommodate arm rest or door panel hardware. In addition, many racers use a swing out design.

11-20-2016, 10:55 AM	#3
cad Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 673 Likes: 141 Liked 72 Times in 40 Posts	Re: Side bar question For a roll bar, yes. Mine is. The primary rule is that it passes somewhere between your elbow and shoulder while sitting in the vehicle.