Roll bars

[growlerkat]

Has anyone got any ideas on which roll bars to fit that won't get in the way of a soft top? I would like them to look sturdy not like some of the ones which seem to be more for show. I know that you can't guarantee that they will save you from being separated from your noddle, but at least it will help. I have seen one in the MX5 Parts catalogue,but the reviews were not very good. Any thoughts? Thanks-it's a 2004 2.5

[anonymous-user]

For a roll bar that *is* sturdy, not just looks sturdy, speak to Phil at Performance5 about the Hard Dog bars.

[Munter]

Yep definately Phil at P5. He supplied and fitted mine.
http://www.performance5.com/

Although in the interests of neutrality I think these guys might also supply them:
www.mx5mad.com

[MazDave]

Make sure you get one that mounts back through the parcel shelf area onto the actual floor of the car next to the chassis rails. This type work. I speak from experience....

Dave

[MX-5 Lazza]

As a quick rule of thumb - if it doesn't have rear bracing then it isn't a roll-bar. Even if it does, unless that bracing goes through the parcel-shelf floor to the chassis it still isn't a roll-bar.
MX-5 Parts don't sell roll-bars.

[growlerkat]

Thankyou once again for your advice-much appreciated!!!

[Herman Toothrot]

My Hard Dog Ace with single diagional and harness bar was one of my best mods, stiffens up the car loads.

[MX-5 Lazza]

Herman Toothrot said:

My Hard Dog Ace with single diagional and harness bar was one of my best mods, stiffens up the car loads.

Makes a barely noticable difference on a Mk2.5 (well on the 1.8 Sport anyway). The chassis is much stiffer than earlier models, especially with all the Sport braces.

[Mr MXT]

Another thread resurrection but TR Lane is always an option at £325ish fitted. See profile for pics, I'm very happy with mine.

Not FIA compliant if you want to race or sprint though.

[towelie]

the tr lane rollbars are on ebay aswell and they usually sell for less than £250 and look sturdy enough and fit to the chassis, also they fit with a soft top and hard top and look good!

also you could just the the rollbar yourself and save a bit of money. All that is required are some axle stands, a 90 degree drill, sockets and less than a day( with tea breaks) to do.

[Mr MXT]

towelie said:

the tr lane rollbars are on ebay aswell and they usually sell for less than £250 and look sturdy enough and fit to the chassis, also they fit with a soft top and hard top and look good!

also you could just the the rollbar yourself and save a bit of money. All that is required are some axle stands, a 90 degree drill, sockets and less than a day( with tea breaks) to do.

I didn't fit mine myself as I figure a badly fitted roll bar is probably not a great idea!

[MX-5 Lazza]

I've fitted one and it wasn't difficult at all. I didn't eve use a 90 degree drill, just a very long drill extension

[JonnyFive]

A what drill bit?

I want a roll bar, mainly because they look cool!

[MX-5 Lazza]

JonnyFive said:

A what drill bit?

I want a roll bar, mainly because they look cool!

So you can drill around corners! Strange but true

[JonnyFive]

MX-5 Lazza said:

JonnyFive said:

A what drill bit?

I want a roll bar, mainly because they look cool!

So you can drill around corners! Strange but true

I've never ever seen one of those, very cool!

[MX-5 Lazza]

http://www.amazon.co.uk/RIGHT-ANGLE-CHUCK-ADAPTER-...


Like I said, I did one with just long extensions - this might have made it easier though

[SimonV8ster]

Why would you need this tool ? Just because the lack of space to get to some areas ?

[MX-5 Lazza]

SimonV8ster said:

Why would you need this tool ? Just because the lack of space to get to some areas ?

Yes.

[4Q]

http://www.trlanefabs.co.uk/

[manox]

I picked up my TR Lane GP bar for £175 on ebay (directly from TR Lane). Fitted it myself and very happy with it! All you need is some tin snips, decent cordless drill (18v+) and a step drill.... eeeeeasy for even a novice like me.