Wheelie bars - Page 2

Ian Hill · 04-07-2011, 08:46 AM

i have contacted both parties suggested below, thank you for your replies. yes the Calvert wheelie bar rides on the trunk floor and they do suggest a 3/16 plate be installed to the bottom on the trunk so the force of the wheel that touches it does not dent it. i have seen photos and it looks good, when the wheel hits the ground it should put more force on the driving tires based on its design. i also talked to a guy at Ken Keir's shop and his bars are equally impressive and simple to install for sure. Both seem to have a good following other than the A/stick cars. Kier's is stiffening up his bar for these cars and Calvert's have been designed with these cars in mind.

Ian

peter kivett · 04-08-2011, 10:15 AM

Ken Keir's web page:

www.kenkeirracecars.com

go to products and take a look at his wheelie bars.

pete kivett

Rob Petrie E395 · 04-08-2011, 10:53 AM

Does anybody know if that single wheelie bar that ken keir makes will work on a 93-2002 4th gen camaro/firebird. I am wondering if the panhard bar will get in the way.

Rusty Davenport · 04-08-2011, 01:43 PM

hey Rob....the Ken Keir bars will work on the 4th generation Firebirds and Camaros but from my own experience on a Camaro I did not anticipate the 12 bolt inspection cover relocation to allow for the aluminum "sandwich" plate that the bars mount to. In my case I had to buy the LPW ultra extra low profile cover to fit under the sway bar because the cover now sits further away from the housing. It comes with special Ken Keir length bolts to allow for the cover thickness. I ended up massaging the trunk floor pan to keep the bars from hitting, but I run mine very high just for safety 3-4 inches below the bumper. I did end up modifying the panhard bar, it was just too close to suit me. I hope this helps, but it is a very nice set up once you jump through all the hoops.

MKopp5787 · 04-20-2011, 06:28 PM

The best wheelie bar for your money is by far Ken Keirs'. It's pretty simple to set up and they work flawlessly.

04-07-2011, 08:46 AM	#11
Ian Hill Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 216 Likes: 0 Liked 6 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Wheelie bars i have contacted both parties suggested below, thank you for your replies. yes the Calvert wheelie bar rides on the trunk floor and they do suggest a 3/16 plate be installed to the bottom on the trunk so the force of the wheel that touches it does not dent it. i have seen photos and it looks good, when the wheel hits the ground it should put more force on the driving tires based on its design. i also talked to a guy at Ken Keir's shop and his bars are equally impressive and simple to install for sure. Both seem to have a good following other than the A/stick cars. Kier's is stiffening up his bar for these cars and Calvert's have been designed with these cars in mind. Ian

04-08-2011, 10:15 AM	#12
peter kivett Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 19 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Wheelie bars Ken Keir's web page: www.kenkeirracecars.com go to products and take a look at his wheelie bars. pete kivett

04-08-2011, 10:53 AM	#13
Rob Petrie E395 VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Woodlawn IL Posts: 1,092 Likes: 162 Liked 216 Times in 77 Posts	Re: Wheelie bars Does anybody know if that single wheelie bar that ken keir makes will work on a 93-2002 4th gen camaro/firebird. I am wondering if the panhard bar will get in the way.

04-08-2011, 01:43 PM	#14
Rusty Davenport Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Nashville N.C. Posts: 505 Likes: 4 Liked 100 Times in 26 Posts	Re: Wheelie bars hey Rob....the Ken Keir bars will work on the 4th generation Firebirds and Camaros but from my own experience on a Camaro I did not anticipate the 12 bolt inspection cover relocation to allow for the aluminum "sandwich" plate that the bars mount to. In my case I had to buy the LPW ultra extra low profile cover to fit under the sway bar because the cover now sits further away from the housing. It comes with special Ken Keir length bolts to allow for the cover thickness. I ended up massaging the trunk floor pan to keep the bars from hitting, but I run mine very high just for safety 3-4 inches below the bumper. I did end up modifying the panhard bar, it was just too close to suit me. I hope this helps, but it is a very nice set up once you jump through all the hoops.

04-20-2011, 06:28 PM	#15
MKopp5787 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 95 Likes: 0 Liked 7 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Wheelie bars The best wheelie bar for your money is by far Ken Keirs'. It's pretty simple to set up and they work flawlessly.