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Old Dec 28, 2011 | 09:12 PM
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Has anyone installed the stick on roll bars on your convertible. My question is what to do with the cloth cover that lays on the deck when the top is up. With the roll bars installed, it keeps this cloth pushed up and covers at least half of the rear view. Any solutions?
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Old Dec 28, 2011 | 09:16 PM
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pic's please
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Old Dec 28, 2011 | 09:39 PM
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Old Dec 28, 2011 | 10:01 PM
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Sorry, but please enlighten me as to why you would want to install stick on roll bars on the car - doesn't seem like they would do much for you other than look like you had roll bars. Just curious.
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Old Dec 28, 2011 | 10:01 PM
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O.K. Why, in Gods name would anyone want a fake roll bar?
I'm not trying to be a smart "azz" but I honestly don't understand!
If you want a roll bar just install a real one.
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Old Dec 28, 2011 | 10:13 PM
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OK..OK...so some of you don't like the fake roll bars, but that's not my question at hand.
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Old Dec 28, 2011 | 10:34 PM
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You mean the two that go behind the seats.. If so, they look nice.
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Old Dec 28, 2011 | 11:35 PM
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OK..OK...so some of you don't like the fake roll bars, but that's not my question at hand.


I know it's not your question, But why not install one that works if you are going to have one?
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Are those the fake roll bars that if you buy them before 1 January, they'll toss in a fake turbo?

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Old Dec 28, 2011 | 11:50 PM
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I think the cloth is for sun glair and it can be removed if you want to solve your problem
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Old Dec 29, 2011 | 03:14 AM
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If you haven't already bought them, get the chrome hoops that go behind the seat, you can bolt them in like regular roll bars or they come with an epoxy that you can just glue them straight to the floor. I really love the way they look and they don't get in the way of the cloth cover. With the fake roll tips that glue on the deck your pretty much screwed, you'll have to cut out the cloth cover. That's one of the big reasons I went with the chrome hoops. I love the look of them.
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...and if you order in the next ten minutes they'll throw in some 'caliper covers'!



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Are those the fake roll bars that if you buy them before 1 January, they'll toss in a fake turbo?

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Old Dec 29, 2011 | 06:44 AM
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Thanks to those who actually had info. When I signed up for this forum, I did so because I thought that Corvette owners stuck together and were a tight nit group, but I guess I was mistaken. Didn't expect all the smart *** answers that we soooooo helpful. To all of you smart *** folks out there, go find a Kia forum for your comments, cause they don't deserve to be on a quality site. If you don't have anything constructive to say, then don't give us your stupid input.
So, in closing, thanks again to all of you who actually deserve a Corvette and are helpful to folks like me who are only trying to get some help.
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Old Dec 29, 2011 | 07:01 AM
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If you didn't expect smart *** answers here you must be new. They are usually meant to keep people from doing stupid things to their cars. JC Whitney has a whole catalog of things that you can glue onto your car. Check it out.
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Anyone know where I can buy some velcro on coilovers?
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Originally Posted by Big Daddy DJ
Thanks to those who actually had info. When I signed up for this forum, I did so because I thought that Corvette owners stuck together and were a tight nit group, but I guess I was mistaken. Didn't expect all the smart *** answers that we soooooo helpful. To all of you smart *** folks out there, go find a Kia forum for your comments, cause they don't deserve to be on a quality site. If you don't have anything constructive to say, then don't give us your stupid input.
So, in closing, thanks again to all of you who actually deserve a Corvette and are helpful to folks like me who are only trying to get some help.
Maybe they come with fuzzy dice, to hang from your rear view mirror!
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Originally Posted by MawneeC5
Anyone know where I can buy some velcro on coilovers?
Yes, it's in the "tire modification" section for enhanced traction.


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Ooooh, I get it now. This forum doesn't have people who know anything about Corvettes. My mistake.
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Originally Posted by Big Daddy DJ
Has anyone installed the stick on roll bars on your convertible. My question is what to do with the cloth cover that lays on the deck when the top is up. With the roll bars installed, it keeps this cloth pushed up and covers at least half of the rear view. Any solutions?
It is to protect the top when putting up or down. If you remove it just be careful and it shouldn't present a problem.
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Old Dec 29, 2011 | 08:04 AM
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Thank you for your reply dquagliaroli.
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