This bar is legal, right?

#1

The one from the A pillar bar down to the foot where the A pillar bar hits.

#2

I don’t know why it would be illegal, but I do note that the passenger side doesn’t seem to have a bar on the rocker panel. That’s an odd design.

#3

The question is why not why not. It’s obviously not an e30 though.

#4

Its my old GTS car.

#5

Unless that bar only aids in chassis stiffening, I’d say you’re good…

15.6.17 Additional Reinforcement
Any number of additional reinforcing bars are permitted within the structure of the cage provided that they are installed strictly for safety and do not violate CCR Section #15.6.2

…provided the optional tube is mounted correctly…

[i][b]15.6.13 Mounting Points
…There shall be only one (1) mounting “point” per plate. This point is defined as where the “required tube” mounts. All additional tubes mounted to that plate must be mounted as close to the required tube as possible [Ref: (15.6.14.B)]

15.6.14.B Tube / Mounting Plate Specifications
Any number of tubes may attach to a plate so long as they are touching each other at
the plate. There may be a small gap between tubes to allow welding 360 degrees
around each tube. If there is no gap between the tubes, they must be welded around
the base as much as possible to form a single figure-eight weld, AND the tubes must be
welded to each other two (2) inches up from the base plate.[/b][/i]

My cage has somewhat similar bars. Never had anyone say anything negative about them. I’ve been running this car since 2008.

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#6

Thanks, Steve. Them’s the rules I’d be relying upon.