Nb roll bar

Technical Area Motorsport & Trackday Preparation
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Can anyone tell me a good roll bar for my mk2.5 which will not be be affected by my soft top with glass window please? Or must you go plastic rear?

 

Cheers,

Mags.

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TR Lane are ideal

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A few weeks ago I fitted a T R Lane one to my son’s Mk2, which has a glass rear screen.

It was more involved than I’d expected but there was no particular problem with the glass screen.

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I have one on mine and no issues with roll bar

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Hi,

 

I have fitted both the TR Lane and 5 Race bars to my Mk2s and both will be fine for you. Fitting is quite involved but as long as you are methodical it is a job that any competent DIY er could complete.  

Alastair

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I have the TR Lane version fitted, works lovely and doesnt interfere with the heated glass rear screen.

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Look at G C Fabrications gives the exact spec of what he builds his bars out of and to me look much stronger than T R Lanes offerings

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From the weight of the TRL one I fitted, the roll bar is stronger than the structure it bolts to…

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I think most roll bar / cage manufacturers offer various options.

I fitted the TRL with twin diagonals and welded in harness bar. Any stronger and I’d need more horses to pull it. 

 

Paul G

 

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Looks a good fit that Paul, may just go for a roll bar rather than full cage

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I believe that a cage is needed for racing and a roll bar is good for track days, auto solo etc.

 

I don’t think TRL keep them in stock but instead make them to order. I waited nearly three weeks but I’m well pleased with it.

Paul G

 

 

 

 

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For the c;ass I will be racing as mad as it sounds you don’t even have to have a roll bar, but seen as I have got used to my head I think a roll bar is the most sensible mod

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What is the rough cost to get someone to fit a roll bar ?

Do TR and GC also fit their roll bars or just supply ?

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I was quoted 4 hours labour at £35 per hour to fit mine to my mk2.5 sport