convertible owners
6th Gear Member
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 12,024
From: USA
RE: convertible owners
ORIGINAL: wombat184
I put the CDC light bar on my vert. It was a very simple install. Took 3-4 hours. Be sure to get the wiring that disables the brake lights when the top is up. Really improves the look of the verts.The chassis is much stiffer now; it is very noticeable. Almost all of my rattles and squeeks are gone after I installed the light bar and the car feels much more solid when hitting bumps.
I put the CDC light bar on my vert. It was a very simple install. Took 3-4 hours. Be sure to get the wiring that disables the brake lights when the top is up. Really improves the look of the verts.The chassis is much stiffer now; it is very noticeable. Almost all of my rattles and squeeks are gone after I installed the light bar and the car feels much more solid when hitting bumps.
3rd Gear Member
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 618
From: Central AR
RE: convertible owners
Here are the install instructions:
http://www.classicdesignconcepts.com...ar_Install.pdf
I don't like the look myself, if it added structural rigidity, or roll over protection I would consider one.
http://www.classicdesignconcepts.com...ar_Install.pdf
I don't like the look myself, if it added structural rigidity, or roll over protection I would consider one.
2nd Gear Member
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 192
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RE: convertible owners
Does anyone make a bar for the convertible that doesnt have the brake lights?
I like the rollover protection (better than nothing, I know), and the fact it stiffens up the chassis.
Just don't need the additional brake light.
My rear ducktail doesnt cover over the stock brake light.
Or does anyone know of a roll bar that will not interfere with street use?
I dont want swing out sidebars, or a bar behind the front seats.
Just want something that won't interfere with rear seat passengers when the top is up.
Any info is appreciated.
Thanks!
I like the rollover protection (better than nothing, I know), and the fact it stiffens up the chassis.
Just don't need the additional brake light.
My rear ducktail doesnt cover over the stock brake light.
Or does anyone know of a roll bar that will not interfere with street use?
I dont want swing out sidebars, or a bar behind the front seats.
Just want something that won't interfere with rear seat passengers when the top is up.
Any info is appreciated.
Thanks!
3rd Gear Member
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 618
From: Central AR
RE: convertible owners
ORIGINAL: BlkSunshine77
Does anyone make a bar for the convertible that doesnt have the brake lights?
I like the rollover protection (better than nothing, I know), and the fact it stiffens up the chassis.
Just don't need the additional brake light.
My rear ducktail doesnt cover over the stock brake light.
Or does anyone know of a roll bar that will not interfere with street use?
I dont want swing out sidebars, or a bar behind the front seats.
Just want something that won't interfere with rear seat passengers when the top is up.
Any info is appreciated.
Thanks!
Does anyone make a bar for the convertible that doesnt have the brake lights?
I like the rollover protection (better than nothing, I know), and the fact it stiffens up the chassis.
Just don't need the additional brake light.
My rear ducktail doesnt cover over the stock brake light.
Or does anyone know of a roll bar that will not interfere with street use?
I dont want swing out sidebars, or a bar behind the front seats.
Just want something that won't interfere with rear seat passengers when the top is up.
Any info is appreciated.
Thanks!
1st Gear Member
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 92
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RE: convertible owners
Couple of answers for people...
CDC's lightbar can be ordered with or without LED brake light. Most suppliers only list the one WITH the light.
The auto-off wiring kit (when top goes up) from CDC is free, if you request it while ordering. If ordering from another supplier, you will need to request that they get the extra wiring kit from CDC.
This info came directly from CDC, as I just called them about 2 weeks ago about this topic.
Hope that helps!
CDC's lightbar can be ordered with or without LED brake light. Most suppliers only list the one WITH the light.
The auto-off wiring kit (when top goes up) from CDC is free, if you request it while ordering. If ordering from another supplier, you will need to request that they get the extra wiring kit from CDC.
This info came directly from CDC, as I just called them about 2 weeks ago about this topic.
Hope that helps!
2nd Gear Member
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 192
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RE: convertible owners
Which manufacturer claims rollover protection/chassis stiffness improvment?
The lightbar is probably better than nothing for chassis stiffening and extremely minor rollover protection.
And to quote Wombat184
The chassis is much stiffer now; it is very noticeable. Almost all of my rattles and squeeks are gone after I installed the light bar and the car feels much more solid when hitting bumps.
3rd Gear Member
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 618
From: Central AR
RE: convertible owners
ORIGINAL: BlkSunshine77
None of them state that. Which was why I was saying "Better than nothing".
The lightbar is probably better than nothing for chassis stiffening and extremely minor rollover protection.
And to quote Wombat184
Which manufacturer claims rollover protection/chassis stiffness improvment?
The lightbar is probably better than nothing for chassis stiffening and extremely minor rollover protection.
And to quote Wombat184
The chassis is much stiffer now; it is very noticeable. Almost all of my rattles and squeeks are gone after I installed the light bar and the car feels much more solid when hitting bumps.
His post is why I posted the install instructions, so everyone could see how it is done, and make a logical acessment of the lightbars, they are LIGHTBARS, not roll bars, or strut braces.
Thanks
