Any downside to roll hoops?
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Any downside to roll hoops?
I like the look of the aftermarket roll hoops that are installed with epoxy. Is ther any problems with seat adjustment limits or top cover fitment. Any downside? I have a 99 vert. Not wanted for racing.Thanks
Last edited by 98vettecpe; Feb 16, 2005 at 06:37 PM.
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Nope. I bought mine from WCC during their last GP. (only $280 shipped for the chromies I believe.) Theirs are a full 2" diameter. I've seen some others that are smaller and didn't look right to me. The arc is also real nice. I keep my seats all the way back and down and they don't touch. The bars clear the rear window by about 1/2" when opening or closing the top. I would suggest going to a home center and buying the chromed plastic plumbing rings to trim them out. I know, not functional, but so are 3/4 of the mods I see in C5 general. (At least it's not neon EG 
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I agree with the above. To bad they aren't functional. A roll bar that is functional is fugly. The hoops look great. I saw some at the 10th Anniversary in Bowling Green but they were $500 but were very nice for sure. the WCC ones are nice too.
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I have the WCC chrome hoops, and I love them. I get more compliments on the hoops than any other thing about my Vette. Any other than them not being being truly functional, I haven't found a down side to them! 
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Originally Posted by Vettlldo
wHoop, there it is...wHoop, there it is...
Do you really think these chromie hoops will save your sorry *** in a rollover?
Do you really think these chromie hoops will save your sorry *** in a rollover?
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Originally Posted by Stock Man
I agree with the above. To bad they aren't functional. A roll bar that is functional is fugly. The hoops look great. I saw some at the 10th Anniversary in Bowling Green but they were $500 but were very nice for sure. the WCC ones are nice too.
I think this version is great, but bling only!
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The only down side is that, if for back reasons, you want to have your seat some what reclined, the hoops limit how much leg room. If the seat is reclined, the seat cannot go back as far. Here is the write up on my install, hope it helps. (big photos) : http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=981485
(big photos) : http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=981485
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Originally Posted by Stock Man
I agree with the above. To bad they aren't functional. A roll bar that is functional is fugly. The hoops look great. I saw some at the 10th Anniversary in Bowling Green but they were $500 but were very nice for sure. the WCC ones are nice too.
It should be done in about 1-2 months. I'll keep you posted.
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Originally Posted by 98vettecpe
I like the look of the aftermarket roll hoops that are installed with epoxy. Is ther any problems with seat adjustment limits or top cover fitment. Any downside? I have a 99 vert. Not wanted for racing.Thanks
And they are not epoxied in. They are custom fit to each car so clearances are correct.
Come to the B-day Bash and we'll install aset for you. You'll love em.
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Got mine from WCC and only thing i don't like is that they set about an inch below the top of the seat....I personally think they should set a little higher...but, still would have bought them even so...