Vert Roll Bar?
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Le Mans Master
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Vert Roll Bar?
I've read several articles that mention a C6 Vert being equipped with a custom roll bar, but they never mention the manufacturer.
Searching the web, the manufacturers who offer various safety cages and roll bars don't do any for convertibles, at least I haven't found any.
Unless someone knows of a source, I'm considering buying one similar to this and having it redone to fit my '05 Vert.
Anyone?
Searching the web, the manufacturers who offer various safety cages and roll bars don't do any for convertibles, at least I haven't found any.
Unless someone knows of a source, I'm considering buying one similar to this and having it redone to fit my '05 Vert.
Anyone?
Team Owner
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There were a few discussions on this last year. The only manufacturer I remember was Doug Rippie but I think they were only making bars for C5 verts at the time. Maybe they have them for C6's by now. Dunno but may be worth a look. Good luck. 
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Thanks, I sent Doug Rippie an email.
If they are this hard to find, I will probably need to continue with my plans to modify the C6 coupe version pictured above.
I don't care how it has been rated, I just don't feel the windshield will protect my head in case of a roll-over, and I am also considering the possibility of using a harness.
If they are this hard to find, I will probably need to continue with my plans to modify the C6 coupe version pictured above.
I don't care how it has been rated, I just don't feel the windshield will protect my head in case of a roll-over, and I am also considering the possibility of using a harness.
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My friend has a Doug Rippie roll bar in his C6 coupe. I'd imagine they can do one in a C6 vert.
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Seems like a pretty essential problem that should be resolved, both for safety reasons and for GM to remain competitive . . . I know people who refuse to get convertibles that don't have roll bars or roll hoops.
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Chris replied to my email saying he does do custom roll bars for the C6 vert. His web page shows a custom 4 point C6 coupe job selling at $2k. From the looks of it, I imagine that's close to what the vert version would be. Pretty pricey overall considering it would need to be shipped and installed; no doubt needing the gas tanks removed for the weld.
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Chris replied to my email saying he does do custom roll bars for the C6 vert. His web page shows a custom 4 point C6 coupe job selling at $2k. From the looks of it, I imagine that's close to what the vert version would be. Pretty pricey overall considering it would need to be shipped and installed; no doubt needing the gas tanks removed for the weld.
