Looking for a RollBar for my C5 convertible

[Bossv8]

Hey,

I practice track days with my C5 Corvette convertible.

I am looking for a Roll Bar that would allow a better protection and keep my softroom operational.
Of course, I found some providers in the States, but I was wondering if there is anything available in the UK.

I live in France.

Thanks.

[Bossv8]

Not much it seems !

[Gixer]

Could try Callaway in Germany.

[Silver C6]

Hi Bossv8 - I suspect that the lack of responses on here is because the guys are not aware of any, not that they can't be bothered to help. Have you tried contacting Eurovettes and Claremont Corvette here in the UK (see their websites)?

[Bossv8]

Thanks, I will try this.

It is true that I don't see much Convertible corvettes at my track days ... In fact I have not seen one, yet ! And I like it like that.

[z06tim]

Keith from Eurovettes should be able to get you pretty much anything from the US, if you have found what you are after there. May not be the best solution if you are outside the UK tho.

[V10 BAT]

Hi op
Just a thought,but could try locating a chassis builder, ie hotrod,racecar prep shop near you,i`m sure that would be an easy task if you can find one ,and might be reasonable on cost.
Cheers

[V10 BAT]

Hi op
Just a thought,but could try locating a chassis builder, ie hotrod,racecar prep shop near you,i`m sure that would be an easy task if you can find one ,and might be reasonable on cost.
Cheers

[Bossv8]

I have found one not too far from where i live. The would take 2000 euros. I also can get one from the USA "plug and play" 1400 USD. But I need to pay transport then.

Mmm ... Let's see ...

[Silver C6]

Not sure where the $1400 comes from? Just doing a quick Google search on "Roll Cage C5 Corvette" brings this up on the first page of Search Results (have another look?). Looks like $300 up to me? Haven't bought anything from Keith at Eurovettes recently, but it used to be if its $300 in the US, it is £300 for you in the UK (after shipping/import duty/VAT (TVA) and Keith's margin/profit). Obviously depends on current exchange rates (and higher shipping costs for a bulky item?).

http://www.thunderracing.com/shop-by/vehicle/1997-...

See also:

http://www.andysautosport.com/chevrolet/1997_2004_...

http://www.wolferacecraft.com/SearchResult.aspx?Ca...

Edited by Silver C6 on Tuesday 18th December 23:39

[vetteheadracer]

Wolfe Race craft do either Chromoly or Mild Steel 4 point roll bars for a C5 Convertible. I have one of their 10 point weld in cages in my C5 Z06.

http://www.wolferacecraft.com/detail.aspx?ID=788

[Bossv8]

1400 USD come from "rpm rollbar". And it is 1800 USD in Cromoly!!! But there is no welding or cutting to do and the bar is bolted to the strong element just behind waterfalls.

Wolfecraft Racing is clearly cheap (300-400 USD) but requires welding under the car, cutting waterfalls and limits the possibility of seat travel.
I don't have standard seats in the car. I have leather Corbeau A4s (love them). They are a little bit broader than stock seats at shoulder height and I thing it could be a problem with the Wolfecraft system.