Convertible "Hoops" Roll Bars Question
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Convertible "Hoops" Roll Bars Question
I've been told that the larger more aggressive looking pieces interfere with the the operation of the Toneau cover and/or top? Has anyone any experience with the hoops? Lately I've seen larger diameter leather covered pieces, pretty pricy, but nice looking to match the interior.
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I have put the chrome ones on mine and aside from having to make sure the glass goes over the top of them, there is no issue at all. I can manage it even from inside with no problem too. For the exact stuff I used, you can check out the how to on my site. Hope that helps!
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Vetteman, I looked at all kinds of hoops and found the ones from West Coast Corvettes to be the beefiest looking. I think they are about 1/4" thicker than the ones shown on www.fixedroofcoupe.com . They have a nice 160 degree loop to them without starts and stops in the curve. Mine clear the toneau cover by about 1/4" and by the looks of it the rear window clears by about 1/2" when I raise or lower the top. I guess what I'm saying is that they could not have made them any bigger in any way without hitting something. They recently did a GP on the chrome hoops for $279 shipped. (Unbelievable great deal!) Maybe they'll take pity on you and still give you that price. Sorry, I'm too stupid to post pics, but I know they have them on the WCC website.
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Originally Posted by Vettman 1
I've been told that the larger more aggressive looking pieces interfere with the the operation of the Toneau cover and/or top? Has anyone any experience with the hoops? Lately I've seen larger diameter leather covered pieces, pretty pricy, but nice looking to match the interior.
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Thanks for the "heads-up" re: the GP. I like the West Coast Corvette's designs (they had the leather covered ones although much pricier). I'll contact them tomorrow and see if the GP is still available.
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Originally Posted by Vettman 1
I've been told that the larger more aggressive looking pieces interfere with the the operation of the Toneau cover and/or top? Has anyone any experience with the hoops? Lately I've seen larger diameter leather covered pieces, pretty pricy, but nice looking to match the interior.
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Double-check your seat clearance.
I purchased a set and installed them but I needed the half inch of seat recline that they took up.
I tried everything I could to adjust the seat but I couldn't get comfortable in the seat.
I purchased a set and installed them but I needed the half inch of seat recline that they took up.
I tried everything I could to adjust the seat but I couldn't get comfortable in the seat.
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My set is Carvvagio (sp) hey as far as I know were the original...they are very strong and covered in leather.
I have no problems what so ever.
On a side not Ken King at Vette Essentials was looking into making these. I saw his prototype and they are the best looking I have seen.
Contact him to see if he is selling these.
I have no problems what so ever.
On a side not Ken King at Vette Essentials was looking into making these. I saw his prototype and they are the best looking I have seen.
Contact him to see if he is selling these.
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Sport Hoops
I continue to be amazed at why anyone would want to epoxy their hoops in.
We manufacture and install our hoops (installed 15 sets at the NCM 10th) this Labor Day. NO EPOXY.
If the hoop has been properly designed they clear the tanks easily and match the seat profile perfectly. We use 2" material and our foot brackets are laser cut to sit perfectly on the rail. Very strong.
There is no problem with any clearances.
EPOXY, UGH!!!
We manufacture and install our hoops (installed 15 sets at the NCM 10th) this Labor Day. NO EPOXY.
If the hoop has been properly designed they clear the tanks easily and match the seat profile perfectly. We use 2" material and our foot brackets are laser cut to sit perfectly on the rail. Very strong.
There is no problem with any clearances.
EPOXY, UGH!!!
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WCC hoops fit beautiful too but after some of the posts where people have punctured the tanks some of us are afraid to join that club. I don't know if those who have done that were installing amps behind the seats or hoops, but I didn't want to take the chance. I highly doubt that I would have had a problem, but a ruptured tank ($$$) would come out of mod money. Besides, I love the look, don't care about the next owner, and think that you could pick up the car by them now. I think that they are more secure than sheet metal screws into sheetmetal. To each his own.
I don't know if those who have done that were installing amps behind the seats or hoops, but I didn't want to take the chance. I highly doubt that I would have had a problem, but a ruptured tank ($$$) would come out of mod money. Besides, I love the look, don't care about the next owner, and think that you could pick up the car by them now. I think that they are more secure than sheet metal screws into sheetmetal. To each his own.
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Corvettes have been "glued" together for years!! Why break tradition!I'm thinking that a properly prepared surface, using a good adhesive would actually be stronger than drilling and bolting them in! They're on their way from WCC
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Originally Posted by Vettman 1
Corvettes have been "glued" together for years!! Why break tradition!I'm thinking that a properly prepared surface, using a good adhesive would actually be stronger than drilling and bolting them in! They're on their way from WCC
J/K) I found some chromed plastic rings at a hardware store that is meant for going around sink drainpipes. These are slick in that they are a solid ring with a split and you twist them to fit around the installed hoops. It lets you be a bit sloppier in the carpet cutting too. On a side note, Did you order a WCC T-shirt? Cheap $ and nice design.
