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Old Mar 1, 2011 | 09:45 AM
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hey everyone i just bought an 02 vert, i was wondering what peoples opinions are on putting on a styling bar and about how much it would cost to have it installed or if its easy enough to do myself
Old Mar 1, 2011 | 09:50 AM
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Cost I am not sure... But I don't know. I have seen some cars that look good and other that they don't "fit" on. I think it depends how the rest of the car looks (meaning other cosmetic mods).
Old Mar 1, 2011 | 10:05 AM
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I have one and TOTALLY reccomend it! It looks sooo good man! Do it!

But a couple buddies put it in while i was away at school as a bday present...so im not sure on cost. Id say it took em a couple hours to get it in right and wire it up.
Old Mar 1, 2011 | 01:02 PM
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Love the styling bar on my car. It took me 2 hrs to instal. It isn't that hard just need to take your time. You need a hole saw bit and a rivet gun. I'm pretty sure you could hold the bracket in place with a self tapping screw. Make sure to get the break light cut off switch.
Old Mar 1, 2011 | 01:07 PM
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I think convertibles look terrible until a styling bar is added. Definitely get one.
Old Mar 1, 2011 | 02:14 PM
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sweet thanks for the info and advice
Old Mar 1, 2011 | 02:33 PM
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Originally Posted by AYEOH5.0
I think convertibles look terrible until a styling bar is added. Definitely get one.
agree x1000000, thats the only way ill get a vert
Old Mar 1, 2011 | 03:05 PM
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Go with a functioning roll bar. lol
Old Mar 1, 2011 | 04:50 PM
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IMO, if I could do it over again(and im going to) Go with an MM street 4 point roll bar, and have it powdercoated black. It will save your life, and stiffen the car up for about the same price. I paid 400ish for the CDC styling bar and about 150 for install.

Either way, your gonna get a bad *** look from it. I get to look at this **** every day.
Old Mar 1, 2011 | 05:23 PM
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I'd be getting mine custom done, just to have it be to my liking and make sure it fit 100% as it was built on my car.



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