Roll Bar Install Complete w/Pics - Page 2

97 Cobra · 02-20-2003, 01:54 AM

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Originally posted by Mystic_Cobra
Thanks, guys.
I put the seatbelts around the outside of the bar, bc it was the long way around to go on the inside. It looks right, is it?
As for cussing, yes, there was lots.

The bolt tab near the seat belt mount is for the bolt-in angle bar. It has a small bar that goes behind the driver for harnesses, I guess. When I get my shoulder straps, they'll go over the big bolt-in bar, not that one.
I have both of these bolt in bars--see attached.

My rollbar was installed professionally, and they placed my seatbelts on the inside of the bar in the front and rear because you need the belt to wrap around your body to the seat, not around the rollbar to your seat. You may want to change that for safety reasons.

**Mystic_Cobra** · 02-20-2003, 10:20 AM

Hmmm, that makes sense, but when I had the belt behind the bar it felt like the bar was keeping the belt from sliding. Any other experts out there have any info?

winddysvt · 02-20-2003, 12:12 PM

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Originally posted by 97 Cobra
Hey Jimmy,

At my first look on your third pic, I cringed! Oh-No, he put the seat belt on the outside of the bar! Then noticed you corrected that in the later pics! Hmmmm . . . betcha really cussed on that one!

It's these little things that really need attention. Watch those seat belt placements!!

Nice Job!

Here is my claim to fame. Hope the pic uploaded

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beautiful job Rich --

where did you purchase the padding from?

And, thanks for starting this thread Jimmy -- good job!

were next.......

**Mystic_Cobra** · 02-20-2003, 12:27 PM

Thanks. Since you brought up the padding, I'll mention that I'm going to cover most of my bar with padding and wrap. That Vert does look sweet with the covered pad.
I just got my roll bar Rapz last night and I'll let you all know how well they work. It looks like wet suit material with velcro attached and you cut it to size and wrap it. Very stretchy.

Jimmy

winddysvt · 02-20-2003, 12:51 PM

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Originally posted by Mystic_Cobra
Thanks. Since you brought up the padding, I'll mention that I'm going to cover most of my bar with padding and wrap. That Vert does look sweet with the covered pad.
I just got my roll bar Rapz last night and I'll let you all know how well they work. It looks like wet suit material with velcro attached and you cut it to size and wrap it. Very stretchy.

Jimmy

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i definitely need some sort of padding.....

Blown96Snake · 02-20-2003, 02:30 PM

Jimmy,

That is a nice rollbar, I have the same one. The only time I have detacted the center bars is once when I had to put 3 race tires in the backseat to go to an autocross!!!! That's right 3 tires!!!!!!245/45 17s....I don't think 275s would have fit!!

I am interested to see this "wetsuit" wrap this weekend...I'll probably see you at the gate on Saturday morning BRIGHT AND EARLY!

Dave

**Mystic_Cobra** · 02-20-2003, 03:29 PM

Cool. I'll listen for the white snake with a little whistle under the hood. I've carried 3 245s in the back seat too (400 mi each way), but have not tried it with 275s. I hope to have a tow rig before I start carrying 275 track tires again.
My Mystic is the one with the dent in the LF fender.

Jimmy

Blown96Snake · 02-21-2003, 11:33 AM

Jimmy,

If you can hear my snake this weekend, I would be a happy man, but it is at True Blue getting an oil leak fixed. Look for a green sport trac! Oh yeah and I have red hair so I probably won't be hard to spot. See ya later

Dave

spittincobra01 · 02-21-2003, 02:24 PM

Jimmy, great job with the install! it looks great.

now for a question... how long has it been since you washed inside your wheel wells?

**Mystic_Cobra** · 02-21-2003, 03:08 PM

More on the seatbelt issue. Looking at this picture, it makes sense that the belt should go inside on a vert (UNLIKE THIS PICTURE), but I'm still not convinced about on a coupe. My upper belt mount is right next to the bar.

johnbasf · 02-21-2003, 06:31 PM

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Originally posted by Mystic_Cobra
More on the seatbelt issue. Looking at this picture, it makes sense that the belt should go inside on a vert (UNLIKE THIS PICTURE), but I'm still not convinced about on a coupe. My upper belt mount is right next to the bar.

I had mine outside the bar. It made more sense to me. It is a more direct line that way.

02-20-2003, 10:20 AM	#17
Mystic_Cobra NASA American Iron #16 Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Northern VA Posts: 608	Hmmm, that makes sense, but when I had the belt behind the bar it felt like the bar was keeping the belt from sliding. Any other experts out there have any info? __________________ Jimmy Bost #00539 '17 Ruby Red GT350 #H6022 \| '65 Mustang hardtop

02-20-2003, 12:27 PM	#19
Mystic_Cobra NASA American Iron #16 Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Northern VA Posts: 608	Thanks. Since you brought up the padding, I'll mention that I'm going to cover most of my bar with padding and wrap. That Vert does look sweet with the covered pad. I just got my roll bar Rapz last night and I'll let you all know how well they work. It looks like wet suit material with velcro attached and you cut it to size and wrap it. Very stretchy. Jimmy __________________ Jimmy Bost #00539 '17 Ruby Red GT350 #H6022 \| '65 Mustang hardtop

02-20-2003, 02:30 PM	#21
Blown96Snake SCMC Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Winston-Salem, NC Posts: 241	Jimmy, That is a nice rollbar, I have the same one. The only time I have detacted the center bars is once when I had to put 3 race tires in the backseat to go to an autocross!!!! That's right 3 tires!!!!!!245/45 17s....I don't think 275s would have fit!! I am interested to see this "wetsuit" wrap this weekend...I'll probably see you at the gate on Saturday morning BRIGHT AND EARLY! Dave __________________ 96 Vortech Cobra 406rwhp 94 "Mystic" Miata (actually Montego Blue) stiffened and ready for the track

02-20-2003, 03:29 PM	#22
Mystic_Cobra NASA American Iron #16 Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Northern VA Posts: 608	Cool. I'll listen for the white snake with a little whistle under the hood. I've carried 3 245s in the back seat too (400 mi each way), but have not tried it with 275s. I hope to have a tow rig before I start carrying 275 track tires again. My Mystic is the one with the dent in the LF fender. Jimmy __________________ Jimmy Bost #00539 '17 Ruby Red GT350 #H6022 \| '65 Mustang hardtop

02-21-2003, 11:33 AM	#23
Blown96Snake SCMC Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Winston-Salem, NC Posts: 241	Jimmy, If you can hear my snake this weekend, I would be a happy man, but it is at True Blue getting an oil leak fixed. Look for a green sport trac! Oh yeah and I have red hair so I probably won't be hard to spot. See ya later Dave __________________ 96 Vortech Cobra 406rwhp 94 "Mystic" Miata (actually Montego Blue) stiffened and ready for the track

02-21-2003, 02:24 PM	#24
spittincobra01 NH S.E.C. Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Hooksett, NH Posts: 527	Jimmy, great job with the install! it looks great. now for a question... how long has it been since you washed inside your wheel wells? __________________ 2001 Black coupe #935 of 3867

02-21-2003, 03:08 PM	#25
Mystic_Cobra NASA American Iron #16 Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Northern VA Posts: 608	More on the seatbelt issue. Looking at this picture, it makes sense that the belt should go inside on a vert (UNLIKE THIS PICTURE), but I'm still not convinced about on a coupe. My upper belt mount is right next to the bar. Attached Images __________________ Jimmy Bost #00539 '17 Ruby Red GT350 #H6022 \| '65 Mustang hardtop

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