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Old Jul 8, 2010 | 03:06 PM
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Every second Miata on the street seems to have a roll bar in it, all the Cobra kit cars have them
How come it's rare to see them in C3s?
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Old Jul 8, 2010 | 04:05 PM
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Because miatas have their own entire racing class in SCCA, and cobras are pretty easy to make into 11 second or faster quarter mile cars, thus requiring a bar on the strip.

I would LIKE to have a roll bar in my C3, but it's not a cheap thing to do by any means. Bit more involved, work wise, for your typical do it your selfer (me), plus the parts themselves cost a pretty penny. Only ones I have seen made for the C3s are from auto power.
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When I bought my car in 1980- it had a roll bar in it.

It's not going to pass NHRA - but it certainly takes the cowl shake out these cars have (more noticeable on verts).

If it's just for show- shouldn't be that tough to make or cost a bunch.

Vert top (and hardtop) works w/ mine.







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anyone installed an autopower?
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Custom bent bar in my car, 5 points a la Owens Corning Team circa 1969, $500 material, bent and welded in. I pulled the interior and gas tank.
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Old Jul 9, 2010 | 01:28 AM
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I have one in my 1980, it came from Summit or Jegs, seems like it cost about $130. It comes in pieces and you weld it together, main hoop is bent to fit C-3. Fairly easy to install if you have welding experience.
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