R-D Racing Crossbar installed
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From: Exit 89 GSP,Lakewood,NJ The Land Of Mojo
Cental/South NJ Events Coordinator
CI 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12 Vet
CI-II Burnout & Drag Champ
St. Jude Donor '03-'04-'05-'06-'07
R-D Racing Crossbar installed
First let me say that Dave is a great guy to offer us a great product.
This piece is well designed and the installation was 10 times easier to install than the Exotic Muscle bar I raved about 4 years ago.
The box came yesterday, it is packed very well, it's UPS safe
No missing pieces due to the fine packing job, it's almost impossible for anything to fall out.
First I had to remove the old Exotic Muscle Harness Bar. That was pretty simple, it's just four nuts and the two seatbelt bolts.(Dave provides excellent instructions BTW)
You start off with two new longer seatbelt bolts(included) and install the brackets. You leave them loose enough so the bracket can still swivel.
Then you install the actual Cross Bar(I just realized, I didn't take any pics during the install only before and after). You get these beefy bolts that go through the bracket, through the Cross Bar and into the lower bracket which then bolts where the targa top holders are.(some trimming of the carpet is needed, shown in the pics)
I left my targa top holders out for a very good reason, I don't remember where I put them when I installed the EM bar. So in the pics, you will notice that they are missing. The Cross Bar itself and all mounting hardware do not interfere with proper storage of the targa top.
I've attached a few pics that will hopefully show how simple it is to install.
After I tightened everything up, I believe you could lift the car by this bar, that's how solid it is.
I can't give a road report just yet, but I will first chance I get(getting ready to go away).
It also comes with a camera mount.
Folks, get in on this GP, you can't beat it.
This piece is well designed and the installation was 10 times easier to install than the Exotic Muscle bar I raved about 4 years ago.
The box came yesterday, it is packed very well, it's UPS safe
No missing pieces due to the fine packing job, it's almost impossible for anything to fall out.
First I had to remove the old Exotic Muscle Harness Bar. That was pretty simple, it's just four nuts and the two seatbelt bolts.(Dave provides excellent instructions BTW)
You start off with two new longer seatbelt bolts(included) and install the brackets. You leave them loose enough so the bracket can still swivel.
Then you install the actual Cross Bar(I just realized, I didn't take any pics during the install only before and after). You get these beefy bolts that go through the bracket, through the Cross Bar and into the lower bracket which then bolts where the targa top holders are.(some trimming of the carpet is needed, shown in the pics)
I left my targa top holders out for a very good reason, I don't remember where I put them when I installed the EM bar. So in the pics, you will notice that they are missing. The Cross Bar itself and all mounting hardware do not interfere with proper storage of the targa top.
I've attached a few pics that will hopefully show how simple it is to install.
After I tightened everything up, I believe you could lift the car by this bar, that's how solid it is.
I can't give a road report just yet, but I will first chance I get(getting ready to go away).
It also comes with a camera mount.
Folks, get in on this GP, you can't beat it.
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Elite Torch Red Member
Joined: Sep 1999
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From: Exit 89 GSP,Lakewood,NJ The Land Of Mojo
Cental/South NJ Events Coordinator
CI 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12 Vet
CI-II Burnout & Drag Champ
St. Jude Donor '03-'04-'05-'06-'07
Here are a few more pics showing the old EM bar and the new Cross Bar out of the box before assembly.
Last edited by Mr Mojo; Feb 15, 2005 at 05:09 PM.
Thread Starter
Elite Torch Red Member
Joined: Sep 1999
Posts: 57,805
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From: Exit 89 GSP,Lakewood,NJ The Land Of Mojo
Cental/South NJ Events Coordinator
CI 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12 Vet
CI-II Burnout & Drag Champ
St. Jude Donor '03-'04-'05-'06-'07
The EM bar interferes with proper storage of the targa top if you have a camera mount like I had on it. Since my six speed car is for the street(and maybe one day for road racing) I wanted to keep the proper storage of the targa in case I ever decided to take it off.
The EM bar will go into my automatic car so I can shoot drag videos until the time comes that I get a rollbar which is when I will sell the EM bar.
The EM bar will go into my automatic car so I can shoot drag videos until the time comes that I get a rollbar which is when I will sell the EM bar.
Burning Brakes
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From: Austin TX
Wheres the link for the GP?
Nevermind, finally found it.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1010536
Nevermind, finally found it.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1010536
Last edited by Trizney; Feb 15, 2005 at 08:40 PM.
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I like mine. It doesn't get in the way of anything. I had mine before I had the camber brace and you could tell the difference right off the bat.
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St. Jude Donor '04-'05-'06-'07
I like mine. It doesn't get in the way of anything. I had mine before I had the camber brace and you could tell the difference in handling right off the bat.
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Originally Posted by JohnyH
Hey MOJO you must have finished all the beer from the last picture I saw! Nice job! 
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Dave is a great guy, you are 100% correct.
I, too, went from the EM bar to Dave's about a month ago.. From the packing, to the install, it's EXACTLY like you said - A BREEZE to install compared to the EM... VERY well made, and an awesome looking addition to my new interior... Kudos to Dave
Here's mine:
Before putting the brackets back on:
The old bar:
http://home.comcast.net/~jb666/wsb/m...2/site1086.jpg
I, too, went from the EM bar to Dave's about a month ago.. From the packing, to the install, it's EXACTLY like you said - A BREEZE to install compared to the EM... VERY well made, and an awesome looking addition to my new interior... Kudos to Dave
Here's mine:
Before putting the brackets back on:
The old bar:
http://home.comcast.net/~jb666/wsb/m...2/site1086.jpg
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I'm glad you posted those close ups, i was thinking about getting one if it didnt interfere with targa storage.
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Not only does it allow for use of the targa top storage, but it really isn't in the way at all as far as vision goes. Everything went in just as easy as Mojo said. Three cheers for Dave & R&D quality products for a good price.
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From: Exit 89 GSP,Lakewood,NJ The Land Of Mojo
Cental/South NJ Events Coordinator
CI 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12 Vet
CI-II Burnout & Drag Champ
St. Jude Donor '03-'04-'05-'06-'07
About 20 minutes, but it can be done in less if you really have at it.
