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  • xxlbimmer
    Advanced Member
    • Dec 2010
    • 156

    #16
    New pics are up on my website! Check out the ITB build page!! Call me and we can figure out what you need!
    Chris Leone
    chrisleonemotorsports.com
    rollcages and fabrication
    Remember cross threading is the only thing stronger than loctite!!

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    • Lof8
      R3VLimited
      • Oct 2006
      • 2827

      #17
      xxlbimmer - the quality looks very nice. I think a bolt-in bar better suits my needs as the car still sees some road use. I don't want to have to strip out all of the interior for welding and painting.

      Used bolt-ins don't pop up too often :(
      S50'd

      Originally posted by TDE30
      What is this faggy shit I have happened upon?
      Originally posted by slammin.e28
      I can always live in a M3. Can't M3 a house.

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      • matt
        No R3VLimiter
        • Oct 2003
        • 3731

        #18
        Nobody ever thinks of this, but if you ever plan to add a full cage later, don't get a weld-in bar. Adding the front half of a cage to an already welded in bar is either impossible or stupid, depending on how high your fabricators standards are.

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        • e30s50dan
          R3VLimited
          • Nov 2008
          • 2076

          #19
          got a VSR...luv it...fits very nice.I will post pix later
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          • xxlbimmer
            Advanced Member
            • Dec 2010
            • 156

            #20
            Thats cool! If you need any help along the way, just let me know!!
            Chris Leone
            chrisleonemotorsports.com
            rollcages and fabrication
            Remember cross threading is the only thing stronger than loctite!!

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            • Lof8
              R3VLimited
              • Oct 2006
              • 2827

              #21
              Bump it up. I'm about to bite the bullet and finally buy one.
              S50'd

              Originally posted by TDE30
              What is this faggy shit I have happened upon?
              Originally posted by slammin.e28
              I can always live in a M3. Can't M3 a house.

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              • Bimmerman325i
                R3V OG
                • Dec 2007
                • 6854

                #22
                Originally posted by Lof8
                Bump it up. I'm about to bite the bullet and finally buy one.
                Two bolt-in options that are worth your money:

                VSR ($$$, best fitment)
                Kirk ($$, not as good fitment and heavier)

                Autopower is cheapest by far, heaviest by far, and has the worst fitment and smallest mounting feet.
                2017 Chevrolet SS, 6MT
                95 M3/2/5 (S54 and Mk60 DSC, CARB legal, Build Thread)
                98 M3/4/5 (stock)

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                • Lof8
                  R3VLimited
                  • Oct 2006
                  • 2827

                  #23
                  Kirk is in the lead at this point based on cost and good fitment. How much heavier is the Kirk? I can't imagine it'd be too much.
                  S50'd

                  Originally posted by TDE30
                  What is this faggy shit I have happened upon?
                  Originally posted by slammin.e28
                  I can always live in a M3. Can't M3 a house.

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                  • Dave
                    E30 RAT
                    • Nov 2003
                    • 11675

                    #24
                    Seriously, for what you are doing, the weight is not an issue. Like that extra couple pounds will keep you from winning the HPDE championship?

                    Get the Kirk if it pleases you. It is a good quality piece.
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                    2014 M235i
                    2009 R56 Cooper S
                    1998 M3
                    1997 M3

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                    • Bimmerman325i
                      R3V OG
                      • Dec 2007
                      • 6854

                      #25
                      ^ what he said. I don't know the weight difference off-hand, but it's in the realm of 5-10lbs.
                      2017 Chevrolet SS, 6MT
                      95 M3/2/5 (S54 and Mk60 DSC, CARB legal, Build Thread)
                      98 M3/4/5 (stock)

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                      • Lof8
                        R3VLimited
                        • Oct 2006
                        • 2827

                        #26
                        Good points guys. It looks like Kirk it is. Hopefully the sale of my wheels go through tomorrow.
                        S50'd

                        Originally posted by TDE30
                        What is this faggy shit I have happened upon?
                        Originally posted by slammin.e28
                        I can always live in a M3. Can't M3 a house.

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                        • Jafxod
                          E30 Fanatic
                          • May 2011
                          • 1301

                          #27
                          Originally posted by Dave
                          winning the HPDE championship?
                          I loled

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                          • NigelStu
                            E30 Modder
                            • Oct 2010
                            • 827

                            #28
                            Just a thought... Chris, any reason why you couldn't make a bolt-in bar? Same bends, same tubing - you just wouldn't have to weld it in place for the guy.


                            I'm all for supporting local businesses. Seems like a good cost effective way to go about it since you already have a car to work with to get the shape right. Local pick-up > shipping for cost.
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                            • Luis325
                              No R3VLimiter
                              • Jun 2009
                              • 3847

                              #29
                              Man i had the kirk rollbar on my previous e30 and loved it! Fit really nice, well made and greta customer service!
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                              Transaction feedback here please!!
                              http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=170548

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                              • xxlbimmer
                                Advanced Member
                                • Dec 2010
                                • 156

                                #30
                                I can make it a bolt in bar with no issue at all!! Give me a call and we can make what ever you want!! 4 0 7 four six three zero three 1 2
                                Chris Leone
                                chrisleonemotorsports.com
                                rollcages and fabrication
                                Remember cross threading is the only thing stronger than loctite!!

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