Roll Bar Padding SFI 1-1/8 to 1-1/2in Black ALL14110

OVERVIEW

When it comes to high-performance safety in your air-cooled Volkswagen, there is no room for compromise. The ALLSTAR PERFORMANCE SFI-rated roll bar padding is engineered specifically for those tight-clearance areas where traditional, bulky padding simply won''t fit. Whether you are building a weekend warrior Baja Bug, a competitive sand rail, or a street-legal Manx-style buggy, protecting your head and limbs from impact is paramount. This padding meets the rigorous SFI 45.1 specifications, ensuring it provides the necessary energy absorption required by most racing sanctioning bodies. Unlike cheap, hardware-store foam, this high-density material is designed to stay firm during normal use but compress strategically during an impact to minimize the risk of injury. At Appletree Auto, we know that air-cooled enthusiasts demand parts that work as hard as they do, and this padding delivers professional-grade protection in a sleek, low-profile black finish.

Installation is straightforward and efficient, making it an ideal choice for the DIY VW builder. This padding features a convenient peel-and-stick adhesive backing that secures firmly to your roll cage tubing, providing 180-degree coverage where you need it most. This semi-circular design is perfect for areas where space is at a premium, such as near the door bars of a Type 1 Beetle or the overhead bars of a narrow-chassis dune buggy. The 3-foot length allows you to customize the fit around gussets and bends, ensuring a clean, finished look that complements your interior or exposed cage. By choosing an SFI-rated product, you are not just buying foam; you are investing in a safety component that has been tested to withstand the harsh realities of off-road racing and high-speed maneuvers. Don''t settle for inferior protection when you can secure your cockpit with the same quality used by professional racers across the globe.

FITMENT

This roll bar padding is designed for universal application on cages and frames using smaller diameter tubing. It is specifically compatible with the following air-cooled VW and off-road applications:

• VW Beetle (Type 1): Custom roll cages and street bars using 1-1/8 inch to 1-1/2 inch tubing.
• VW Baja Bug: Exterior and interior cages, specifically for overhead and side impact protection.
• Dune Buggies & Sand Rails: Ideal for lightweight chassis builders using smaller diameter structural or secondary support bars.
• Meyers Manx & Clones: Perfect for padding the overhead "T-top" style bars on fiberglass buggy bodies.
• Karmann Ghia (Type 14): Tight-clearance roll structures where standard 1-3/4 inch padding is too thick.
• VW Bus (Type 2): Custom interior safety structures and camper interior protection bars.
• General Off-Road: Any custom tube chassis utilizing 1.125 inch to 1.500 inch O.D. tubing.

SPECS

• Brand: Allstar Performance
• Part Number: ALL14110
• Safety Rating: SFI 45.1 Certified (Required for many racing classes)
• Material: High-density, energy-absorbing impact foam
• Tubing Diameter Range: Fits 1-1/8 inch to 1-1/2 inch (1.125" to 1.500")
• Length: 36 Inches (3 Feet) per section
• Coverage: 180-degree semi-circular wrap
• Attachment Type: Heavy-duty peel-and-stick adhesive backing
• Color: High-visibility Black
• Thickness: Low-profile design for maximum cockpit clearance

PRO TIPS

1. Surface Preparation is Critical for Adhesion

To ensure your SFI padding stays put during extreme vibration or heat, you must properly prep the roll bar surface. Start by cleaning the tubing with a wax and grease remover or high-grade denatured alcohol. Even small amounts of oil from your hands or residue from the tube bending process can cause the adhesive to fail prematurely. For the best results, apply the padding when the ambient temperature is between 60 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit; if it''s too cold, the adhesive won''t tack properly, and if it''s too hot, it may slide before it fully cures. Once applied, firm pressure along the entire length of the padding is necessary to set the bond.

2. Precision Cutting for a Professional Finish

When fitting the padding around cage gussets, junctions, or bends, don''t just "rough it" with a pair of scissors. Use a fresh, sharp utility knife or a heavy-duty razor blade to make clean, vertical cuts. If you need to wrap the padding around a 90-degree bend, you can "V-cut" or notch the back of the padding to allow it to flex without bunching up on the inside of the radius. This not only looks better but ensures that there are no gaps in protection where your helmet or limbs might strike the bare metal in an accident. A clean installation is the hallmark of a high-quality air-cooled build.

3. Secondary Security for Off-Road Use

While the peel-and-stick backing on the ALL14110 is exceptionally strong, the extreme environments of off-roadingincluding dust, mud, and pressure washingcan eventually take a toll on any adhesive. For peace of mind, especially on overhead bars in a Baja Bug or Sand Rail, we recommend using high-quality black nylon zip ties at each end of the padding and one in the center. Position the "head" of the zip tie toward the outside of the bar, away from the occupant. This ensures that even if the adhesive is compromised by environmental factors, the padding remains exactly where it needs to be to protect the driver.