rollover protection
The only thing I know of isinstalling a4 point roll bar.
02-21-2007, 02:38 AM
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RE: rollover protection
Before I bought my convertible sc, I found some data showing how a rollover in a Mustang was very unlikely. A few minutes on Google should uncover such info. That's the good news.
I also recall hearing that the Mustang's A-pillars are reinforced to withstand the car's weight in a rollover. Of course, the bad news is that sometimes, the A-pillars just won't hold up:
https://mustangforums.com/m_2220418/tm.htm
After I saw the above thread, I looked for aftermarket rollbars and found nothing (short of roll cages more suited for track use).
I also recall hearing that the Mustang's A-pillars are reinforced to withstand the car's weight in a rollover. Of course, the bad news is that sometimes, the A-pillars just won't hold up:
https://mustangforums.com/m_2220418/tm.htm
After I saw the above thread, I looked for aftermarket rollbars and found nothing (short of roll cages more suited for track use).
02-21-2007, 06:06 PM
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RE: rollover protection
What you see on most verts with the "Speedster" package is a decorative light bar, which is nearly always referred to as a "rollbar". Make no mistake, those things are purely decorative and have no rollover protection value 
Unfortunately thats the price we pay for owning a vert. Unless of course you want to fab up a 4 point cage like casey mentioned.
Unfortunately thats the price we pay for owning a vert. Unless of course you want to fab up a 4 point cage like casey mentioned.
02-22-2007, 10:37 AM
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RE: rollover protection
ORIGINAL: sowaxeman
What you see on most verts with the "Speedster" package is a decorative light bar, which is nearly always referred to as a "rollbar". Make no mistake, those things are purely decorative and have no rollover protection value
Unfortunately thats the price we pay for owning a vert. Unless of course you want to fab up a 4 point cage like casey mentioned.
What you see on most verts with the "Speedster" package is a decorative light bar, which is nearly always referred to as a "rollbar". Make no mistake, those things are purely decorative and have no rollover protection value
Unfortunately thats the price we pay for owning a vert. Unless of course you want to fab up a 4 point cage like casey mentioned.
02-23-2007, 12:00 AM
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RE: rollover protection
ORIGINAL: sowaxeman
Definitely - I don't know much about drag racing, but I'm sure there are speed/time limitations that dictate when you need a cage in a 'vert.
Definitely - I don't know much about drag racing, but I'm sure there are speed/time limitations that dictate when you need a cage in a 'vert.
02-23-2007, 11:12 AM
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RE: rollover protection
ORIGINAL: daydark
If you run 11.49 and below you need a *six* point roll cage.
ORIGINAL: sowaxeman
Definitely - I don't know much about drag racing, but I'm sure there are speed/time limitations that dictate when you need a cage in a 'vert.
Definitely - I don't know much about drag racing, but I'm sure there are speed/time limitations that dictate when you need a cage in a 'vert.