How-to: Autopower bolt-in rollbar install
Apr 15, 2007, 03:26 PM
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I didnt read this install but i ll tell you how i did it.
I wouldnt do it with out an extra hand.
Take out passenger seat
take out all of the rear seat
move driver seat as far forwared as possible
Start from the rear passenger side have someone in the back seat, angle the bottom up and in so that you can "walk" it around the passanger a-piller. I kept the bottom up in the air and lifter in over the drivers seat.
After that i just set it down into place and pushed it as far forward as possible,
Next angle it to get the rear bars to slide on.
Now slide it into mounting position. make sure everything is equal and flush against the floor and fender wells.
Then use a centering punch and drill, not need to step up with drill bits. Your not drilling through anything thick, it will be eaiser than you think.
It took me less than an hour to get it in a bolted down.
If you want to put the rear seat back in there are thick metal wires in the back of the seat you need cut. This was the hardest part for me only because i didnt have the right tool and was to lazy to go buy a better set of snips or bolt cutters.
Hope this helps
I wouldnt do it with out an extra hand.
Take out passenger seat
take out all of the rear seat
move driver seat as far forwared as possible
Start from the rear passenger side have someone in the back seat, angle the bottom up and in so that you can "walk" it around the passanger a-piller. I kept the bottom up in the air and lifter in over the drivers seat.
After that i just set it down into place and pushed it as far forward as possible,
Next angle it to get the rear bars to slide on.
Now slide it into mounting position. make sure everything is equal and flush against the floor and fender wells.
Then use a centering punch and drill, not need to step up with drill bits. Your not drilling through anything thick, it will be eaiser than you think.
It took me less than an hour to get it in a bolted down.
If you want to put the rear seat back in there are thick metal wires in the back of the seat you need cut. This was the hardest part for me only because i didnt have the right tool and was to lazy to go buy a better set of snips or bolt cutters.
Hope this helps
Apr 19, 2007, 06:25 AM
#50
I didnt read this install but i ll tell you how i did it.
I wouldnt do it with out an extra hand.
Take out passenger seat
take out all of the rear seat
move driver seat as far forwared as possible
Start from the rear passenger side have someone in the back seat, angle the bottom up and in so that you can "walk" it around the passanger a-piller. I kept the bottom up in the air and lifter in over the drivers seat.
After that i just set it down into place and pushed it as far forward as possible,
Next angle it to get the rear bars to slide on.
Now slide it into mounting position. make sure everything is equal and flush against the floor and fender wells.
Then use a centering punch and drill, not need to step up with drill bits. Your not drilling through anything thick, it will be eaiser than you think.
It took me less than an hour to get it in a bolted down.
If you want to put the rear seat back in there are thick metal wires in the back of the seat you need cut. This was the hardest part for me only because i didnt have the right tool and was to lazy to go buy a better set of snips or bolt cutters.
Hope this helps
I wouldnt do it with out an extra hand.
Take out passenger seat
take out all of the rear seat
move driver seat as far forwared as possible
Start from the rear passenger side have someone in the back seat, angle the bottom up and in so that you can "walk" it around the passanger a-piller. I kept the bottom up in the air and lifter in over the drivers seat.
After that i just set it down into place and pushed it as far forward as possible,
Next angle it to get the rear bars to slide on.
Now slide it into mounting position. make sure everything is equal and flush against the floor and fender wells.
Then use a centering punch and drill, not need to step up with drill bits. Your not drilling through anything thick, it will be eaiser than you think.
It took me less than an hour to get it in a bolted down.
If you want to put the rear seat back in there are thick metal wires in the back of the seat you need cut. This was the hardest part for me only because i didnt have the right tool and was to lazy to go buy a better set of snips or bolt cutters.
Hope this helps
got it ... had to kick it a few times
Aug 7, 2007, 03:56 AM
#52
For those who have installed one of these, how realistic would it be to plan to pull the bar out between track events? To me, it's no big deal to remove the seats and console, but I wouldn't want the insertion and extraction of the main hoop to be too big of a hassle with practice, or something that would tear up the headliner, etc. with repeated R&Rs. Any thoughts?
Thanks.
Thanks.
Last edited by EVO8LTW; Aug 7, 2007 at 04:13 AM.
Aug 7, 2007, 04:21 AM
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First off, the main hoop doesnt just snap into place. It must be done from the passenger side AND it takes a good bit of wrestling. You'll also tear up your side skirt if you aren't careful. Second, the bolt holes are in the fenderwell. And those take a good bit of maneuvering if you plan on doing this solo. Minimum 1.5hr install and thats with the holes predrilled.
Basically, its a PITA. I wouldnt do it between events. Bad enough I had to change the toe everytime I changed the camber.
Basically, its a PITA. I wouldnt do it between events. Bad enough I had to change the toe everytime I changed the camber.
Nov 26, 2007, 10:17 AM
#56
Already got the cage in, not to bad of an install, just takes a lot of time as mentioned. One thing that wasn't mentioned is the clip under the driver's side seat in a IX. I assume it's for the alarm for no seatbelt. I left it unplugged when I put the seat back in.
Last edited by boomn29; Nov 26, 2007 at 01:55 PM.
Jan 7, 2008, 07:45 PM
#59
Anybody running a camera mount with the Autopower rollbar? I know there's some iso mount for like $100, but any other options?
I have a chasecam mount I've been using that cost $40. If I remove the soft end, it opens wide enough (but scatches) the rollbar as seen but I'm not sure if it'll be solid enough:
I have a chasecam mount I've been using that cost $40. If I remove the soft end, it opens wide enough (but scatches) the rollbar as seen but I'm not sure if it'll be solid enough:
Jan 8, 2008, 07:46 AM
#60
I just got mine in from Autpower - I ordered the bar thru Hotlap (Kingkyle) and also got a set of sparco 5 pt harnesses from him. I will tackle the install later this spring - car is gutted anyways
I wish someone had a pic of the 1st step which seems the hardest for me to understand - Maybe I'll take a pic with some carboard or something..
I wish someone had a pic of the 1st step which seems the hardest for me to understand - Maybe I'll take a pic with some carboard or something..