I'd just add that I don't think that Miata rollbar is
functional, it's just decorative. It looks like the one
my boss has in his Miata, and he says it's just for show.
I read that page, and saw that top that he put on the car.
And I wondered, how that all fits in the area with that
rollbar stuff in there? Also, without wing windows, how
does he roll up the windows to use that top and make it
quieter?
Eric, don't you need a rollbar in your car for racing?
Paul.
Eric Erickson wrote:
> On 14/09/2005, at 3:49 AM, John.Hed@faa.gov wrote:
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>> I am fairly safety conscious so I am interested in the typical roll bar
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> I have had my say (ad nauseum) on rollbars on this list so I will just
> suggest you do one thing. Draw a line from where the top of the
> rollbar will be when it is installed to the tip of your bonnet (the
> thing that covers your engine). If that line intersects where your
> head would be if properly seated and belted in then the rollbar is
> pretty useless.
>
> Don't think you can rely on your windscreen staying in place and
> offering much structural support if the car lands on its roof.
>
>
>
>
> Eric
> '68MGB MkII
> Adelaide, South Australia
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