Roll bar available for convertible?
Burning Brakes
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From: Glendora CA
Re: Roll bar available for convertible? (bogielake)
[QUOTE]As far as holes in the lid in Jeff's car, I heard of someone getting some custom leather patchs that snap onto the lid to cover the holesQUOTE]
The guy who made my brackets for my Nitrous set up has made me some nice covers to pop in. They will be painted to match the car shortly. BUT I like the leather patch idea. Didn't think that one out enough first. :D
The guy who made my brackets for my Nitrous set up has made me some nice covers to pop in. They will be painted to match the car shortly. BUT I like the leather patch idea. Didn't think that one out enough first. :D
Team Owner
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From: San Jose/Bear Valley CA
CA Events Coordinator
Re: Roll bar available for convertible? (Mean Green 2000)
We have done most of the plans so far and trust me, this one will be sweet :yesnod: :yesnod:
Need any beta testers? :D
step aside....I'm faster :D
Need any beta testers? :D
step aside....I'm faster :D
vetterdstr :cheers:
Team Owner
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From: Elmhurst, IL (West Suburb of Chicago) & Home of MEGA Horsepower
St. Jude Donor '06
Re: Roll bar available for convertible? (SilverStar)
IMHO, I disagree. I have the Exotic Muscle roll bar in my vert. I rarely use the center bar. With the top up you can barely see the bar. With the top down, I think it looks really cool; gives it that race look and let's people know that you might have something going on in there. I always get compliments on the bar with the top down.
To each his own.[/QUOTE]
:iagree: :iagree: :iagree: 100%! :yesnod: :yesnod: :iagree: :iagree:
MTI 427 Roadster :seeya
To each his own.[/QUOTE]
:iagree: :iagree: :iagree: 100%! :yesnod: :yesnod: :iagree: :iagree:
MTI 427 Roadster :seeya
Safety Car
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From: Murphy TX
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Re: Roll bar available for convertible? (jeffh355)
Here's the pic you asked for:
How much work is it to pop the rear supports to get the tonneau cover open? Do you have to fiddle with the main hoop? I'm guessing the rear supports cannnot be installed with the top stowed, correct? That's a compromise I think I could live with.
Safety Car
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From: Murphy TX
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Re: Roll bar available for convertible? (Mean Green 2000)
ahhhhhh, now convince my wife to let me get another one and I'm with ya ;) :D
You know that's against the law in most states, right?
Burning Brakes
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From: Glendora CA
Re: Roll bar available for convertible? (ToplessTexan)
How much work is it to pop the rear supports to get the tonneau cover open? Do you have to fiddle with the main hoop? I'm guessing the rear supports cannnot be installed with the top stowed, correct?
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From: Murphy TX
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Re: Roll bar available for convertible? (jeffh355)
To be honest with you, I LOVE THIS ROLL CAGE!
Burning Brakes
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From: Glendora CA
Re: Roll bar available for convertible? (ToplessTexan)
The best part was the car came back cleaner than when it went in. That Speedworks cage would have been my second choice. Good luck at whatever you go with. :cheers:
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From: Manhattan, KS Missing SoCal since 2005
Re: Roll bar available for convertible? (SilverStar)
alexWS6
IMHO, I disagree. I have the Exotic Muscle roll bar in my vert. I rarely use the center bar. With the top up you can barely see the bar. With the top down, I think it looks really cool; gives it that race look and let's people know that you might have something going on in there. I always get compliments on the bar with the top down.
To each his own.
IMHO, I disagree. I have the Exotic Muscle roll bar in my vert. I rarely use the center bar. With the top up you can barely see the bar. With the top down, I think it looks really cool; gives it that race look and let's people know that you might have something going on in there. I always get compliments on the bar with the top down.
To each his own.
Without the crossbrace, the overall structure of the rollbar and racing harnesses still afford plenty of protection in the event of a mishap during a spirited convertible cruise thru the mountains with the top down.
And no cutting required.
[Modified by thevettenet CA, 12:43 AM 2/20/2003]
Burning Brakes
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From: Glendora CA
Re: Roll bar available for convertible? (C5stein)
Hey Jeff,
What is Reb's Phone number and Web address?
What is Reb's Phone number and Web address?
How's that for service!!
Drifting
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From: the West is the best
Re: Roll bar available for convertible? (Mean Green 2000)
I had thought about this issue when I had my '98 convertible and I struggled with the issue of cosmetic appeal and creature comfort of a roll bar. Throw in the fact that some tracks want you to have a 6 point roll bar, I decided to do nothing. I always wondered if the removeable hardtop that Caravaggio makes would pass cursory technical inspection (as Wall Street Al has) If so, it is not nearly as a impactful move to your car, it would have some re-sale value (as opposed as to most likely a perceived reduction in value with a roll bar) and I bet would pass technical inspection, especially if you kept your mouth shut
