Functional roll bar for the Spyder

[rbrtndrws]

Hello everyone,
I am new to the site and also a new owner of a 97 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder Gs-t. I saw that there was a "light bar" available for my car, but I am looking for something that will help me incase of a rollover. I am not planning on rolling my car, but it would make me feel safer when driving.

Does anyone know where i can get one?

Thanks,
Robert

 

[Greg Collier]

http://www.autopowerindustries.com/Application_List.htm

 

[rbrtndrws]

How does this look when installed on a Spyder? From the site listing, it says Eclipse 95-99 but doesn't specify if it is for the Spyder. Is there another option?

 

[Greg Collier]

Might I suggest you contact Auto Power with your questions...

 

[rbrtndrws]

Sorry, just thought that someone here might know that owns a spyder. I come from a community of Toyota enthusiasts and I guess I just expected someone to know.

 

[eviltalon1]

I know that this is an old post, but I wanted to update it for anyone like me that was looking for this. Autopower Industries does not make a roll bar for the spyder. I called and checked.

 

[tlikethedrink]

if someone decides to Build/Bend their own... it would be sweet if they can share the dimensions.

i was thinking of mocking one up out of PVC first. then translate the measurements to steel. anyone do this yet?

 

[GofaST4life]

maybe i can help...

first off the one i have is functional and has a built in led brake light...overall it looks awsome i think, gives a real diff look to the spyder...

i got mine from AndysAutoSport.com
they come in black, grey and tan...depending on interior

installation wasn't really that bad, dont do it alone, its hard to manuever the thing by yourself, and im not exactly weak, its just awkward...

the one downside about it is that you have to get rid of the rear speakers, for the bar to be functional you have to bolt it in and everything (obviously), but the way the bar is inside the car, the speakers have to be takend out...

hopefully that helps...

-Aaron

 

[eviltalon1]

What you have is a light bar. Not really a Roll bar. I am looking for a 4 point roll bar that will pass nhra inspection. According to the rules any convertible running 13.5 or faster hast to have a 4-point roll bar welded to the frame or uni-body. I think that I will have to have one custom made. And I am already a sec too fast.

 

[DGajre777]

96, 97, 98, 99 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder Light Bar

Product material is 1 1/4" round steel tube with a 1/8" wall thickness, poly-urethane molded and wrapped in vinyl.

... Not exactly a 4 point roll bar.

 

[diggerzmound]

GofaST4life - Do you have to hack up the rear plastic where the speaker goes? Do you have any better pictures of the final look inside the car? Thanks!

 

[99gst_racer]

96, 97, 98, 99 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder Light Bar

Product material is 1 1/4" round steel tube with a 1/8" wall thickness, poly-urethane molded and wrapped in vinyl.

... Not exactly a 4 point roll bar.

Not to mention that 1-1/4" is too small to legally pass NHRA tech.

 

[98gsspy]

Yea, the light bar gives no real roll over protection. If you are getting it for lookings get the light bar but if you are going for function go with the roll bar. I felt the car to be stiffer afterwards.

 

[GofaST4life]

diggerzmound ill get a pick up as soon as i can...might be hard thought the car is in my garage up on stands with no wheels...ill see if i can get some descent pics...

 

[123212321]

Yea, the light bar gives no real roll over protection. If you are getting it for lookings get the light bar but if you are going for function go with the roll bar. I felt the car to be stiffer afterwards.

That looks crazy! How does the top clear when putting it down and closing it back up?

 

[eviltalon1]

Yea, the light bar gives no real roll over protection. If you are getting it for lookings get the light bar but if you are going for function go with the roll bar. I felt the car to be stiffer afterwards.

Where did you find that roll cage at? That is what I am looking for.

 

[assault187]

He most likely had it custom made, Just have one fabbed up for you, You will spend just as much on a prefab then paying to have it welded in.

 

[98gsspy]

Yea, the top is fully functional. It is easier to put cages in convertible because there is room to move around. I paid $650. Meets SCCA requirements too.

 

[WANGABANG]

i found this after a while of searching. i'm not toally sure of it, but i might purchase it.
AUTOPOWER STREET ROLL BAR: 95-99 Eclipse [61972] - $299.00 : HPAutoworks!, Your High Performance Auto Parts Solution

 

[Semprini]

Im going with this one. I emailed them about it fitting a spyder, and since they are relatively close to me, they said I can stop in and theyll measure it out for me. Im assuming some cutting may be involved with mounting the rear of the cage...

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[97redEclipse001]

I'd like to see what that Autopower Street Roll Bar looks like in a spyder if anyone's done it. I like that it says rear seats and interior can stay in tact. If it doesn't pass SCCA or NHRA inspections though... Seems like you might be better off just getting a light bar unless it boosts your personal feeling of safety.