Hoops Anyone?
Melting Slicks
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From: Sarasota Florida
If the hoops are made out of a thick enough gauge metal and bolted down wouldn't they provide some protection in a roll over? I like the way hoops look and I don't want or need a full roll cage so I am hoping that Chip can come up with a reasonably priced compromise.
Drifting
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From: West Grove Pa
I have a set on my 2000 'vert and I think they look great. Only problem that I see is that no matter how carefull you may be-the fit around each hoop just isn't that great. I'm looking for either a black rubber gasket or a chrome ring to finish it off. If your listening Chip, if you come out with this kit I hope you take that in consideration. Judging from your other products I'm sure you will.
Melting Slicks
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From: No place to legally ride ATV's NJ
I'm very interested. I would like a finish option to be something to match my machine face wheels, like a satin finish. I don't want the shiny chrome, it's too blingy for the theme I'm going for. Do you think a satin finish is feasible?
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From: Clearwater FL
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St. Jude Donor '05-'06
Correct me if I am wrong,but any protection is an impovement and better than none ,right?
I am in no hurry to roll my car, but if I do ,I am glad I have just a little more material between me and the road
As far as Bling comments are concerned..........sheesh
I guess custom paint,wheels,upgraded 2 tone interiors,zinc plated rotors,painted calipers,underhood dress up,yada,yada,yada isn't considered bling ...huh? Coming from street rods background,I have never understood the objection to anything bling......it baffles me..........Unless one is just to old to welcome change or originality/personalization.
I have them, I like them, good for me.......
I recommend them as well Chip,hope it all works out for you
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It depends on the tooling. 180 at 2 1/2 is tough at that radius...
Several options were discussed, as we have not decided if we were going to Chrome them or do a High Polish SS...
I'm going back down mid week next week to drop off some other final mock up prototypes for other projects, so I'll see what they have come up with.
Peace
Chip
Several options were discussed, as we have not decided if we were going to Chrome them or do a High Polish SS...
I'm going back down mid week next week to drop off some other final mock up prototypes for other projects, so I'll see what they have come up with.
Peace
Chip
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Melting Slicks
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I had the privilege of seeing one of the hottest Vettes on the plant being dynode to today (GBVETTE) and guess what? Gary's Vette has hoops. If hoops are good enough for Gary's Vette they are good enough for mine :thumbs
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From: If your not the lead dog the view never changes Boise, Id
I love the look but as far as any protection goes I think they are too short, If your head sits higher than the hoop then your head will be a little protection for the hoop not the other way around
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I think they are a great looking mod. I would also think that if bolted they would off some protection but not for long and I would not want to be the test person.
Anyway the tank does NOT need tp be removed. If you remove the carpet behind the seats ( it is just folded under the floor carpet and again under the trucnk or cargo area) You will see about 8" from the top of the hump a seam that goes alll the way over that looks like silicone. This is where you tanks are. If you stay obve that by a few inches you will be fine/ Most if not all the hoops I have seen have feet on them.....these typically only go down over the hump by and inch. Use it as a template and drill.
You might get a slight smell of gas with the first hole but that is normal.
I have installed 5 pair of these nad glued and bolted all of them.....never dropped the tanks
Anyway the tank does NOT need tp be removed. If you remove the carpet behind the seats ( it is just folded under the floor carpet and again under the trucnk or cargo area) You will see about 8" from the top of the hump a seam that goes alll the way over that looks like silicone. This is where you tanks are. If you stay obve that by a few inches you will be fine/ Most if not all the hoops I have seen have feet on them.....these typically only go down over the hump by and inch. Use it as a template and drill.
You might get a slight smell of gas with the first hole but that is normal.
I have installed 5 pair of these nad glued and bolted all of them.....never dropped the tanks
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From: Loves Park Illinois
Iceburg....I love those hoops. Willfulone...Iceburg's thicker style hoops are what I like...think these are 2 1/2" or more? What about doing this style of a triangular bend? Leather wrapped an option?
My car is getting hoops somehow very soon!
My car is getting hoops somehow very soon!
I think they are a great looking mod. I would also think that if bolted they would off some protection but not for long and I would not want to be the test person.
Anyway the tank does NOT need tp be removed. If you remove the carpet behind the seats ( it is just folded under the floor carpet and again under the trucnk or cargo area) You will see about 8" from the top of the hump a seam that goes alll the way over that looks like silicone. This is where you tanks are. If you stay obve that by a few inches you will be fine/ Most if not all the hoops I have seen have feet on them.....these typically only go down over the hump by and inch. Use it as a template and drill.
You might get a slight smell of gas with the first hole but that is normal.
I have installed 5 pair of these nad glued and bolted all of them.....never dropped the tanks
Anyway the tank does NOT need tp be removed. If you remove the carpet behind the seats ( it is just folded under the floor carpet and again under the trucnk or cargo area) You will see about 8" from the top of the hump a seam that goes alll the way over that looks like silicone. This is where you tanks are. If you stay obve that by a few inches you will be fine/ Most if not all the hoops I have seen have feet on them.....these typically only go down over the hump by and inch. Use it as a template and drill.
You might get a slight smell of gas with the first hole but that is normal.
I have installed 5 pair of these nad glued and bolted all of them.....never dropped the tanks