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Kirk Racing Roll Bar
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Akron Ohio
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St. Jude Donor '09-'10-'11
Kirk Racing Roll Bar
Has anyone had any experience with these roll bars? Can I still store the targa top in back with one installed?
Thanks
P.S. if anyone has pictures of their roll bar installed could you post them?
Thanks
P.S. if anyone has pictures of their roll bar installed could you post them?
Thread Starter
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 9,698
Likes: 3,468
From: Akron Ohio
2025 Corvette of the Year Finalist - Modified
2024 C5 of the Year Winner - Modified
2023 C5 of the Year Finalist - Modified
2022 C5 of the Year Finalist - Modified
St. Jude Donor '09-'10-'11
Has no one heard of them before??
Instructor
Joined: Aug 2004
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From: Pittsburgh Pa.
I have a DRM roll bar in my '86. It went right in and tightened things up a good bit. You can't store your targa top with this particular roll bar, and doubt you could with any of the others available. If you click on my forum name, you can access some photos taken at Carlisle this year. There's a good shot of the back to give you an idea of how much room you have left.
Safety Car
Joined: Jul 2003
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From: Saratoga Springs NY
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I know its slightly off subject, but i installed my own roll bar setup (6 point) in my 88 coupe....My BIGGEST concern was to get the targa top to store in its original location....I ended up making outrigger pieces for the rear (directly above axle) to move the rear bars out a few inches to clear the top. Im glad i did it the way i did. After the outriggers and bars were all welded, i foamed up the hole, then fiberglassed over it. I installed sound deading material in the entire car, but i havent done the carpets yet. Once the carpet is in, you wont be able to see or even feel the brackets i made up....
Total cost? About $200.........Total labor? About a week......But im happy as hell with it...
Total cost? About $200.........Total labor? About a week......But im happy as hell with it...
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 9,698
Likes: 3,468
From: Akron Ohio
2025 Corvette of the Year Finalist - Modified
2024 C5 of the Year Winner - Modified
2023 C5 of the Year Finalist - Modified
2022 C5 of the Year Finalist - Modified
St. Jude Donor '09-'10-'11
Sounds cool!! Great idea. Got any pics?
Instructor
Joined: Jan 2000
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From: Round Rock, TX
I'm going to get a custom bar made since I want a removable/swing side bar. For some reason most, if not all, the roll bars available don't include this.
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