GTR measurement

[usagtrman]

How much room there is between the top of the two overhead roll bar pieces (between the driver and passenger) and the bodywork on the GTR?

Brad Z

[davefiddes]

It's about a finger at the front of the rollcage to about 1 1/2" at the rear. This is from memory so might not be totally accurate.

I'm glad of the slightly extra height in the car as it should allow me to get in with a helmet. Not ideal from a safety viewpoint though...I wish I was 2" shorter.

[usagtrman]

Thanks Dave. I think your answer will be accurate enough for me. When the car came from the factory the bodywork was of course on but has now been stored for the building. Knowing there's that much space saves the refitting for now. I fit just fine in the GTR but needed to know the space for the overhead mounting of some items. Thanks again.

Brad Z

[steve_D]

My roof is 30mm above the bar all the way from the back to just as the bar bend starts at the front. From there forward it varies a little but is never less than 22mm.
Steve

[davefiddes]

Apologies for the bum information. Should have gone and checked.

[steve_D]

davefiddes said:

Apologies for the bum information. Should have gone and checked.

May not be duff info they may well vary.
Steve

[andycanam]

My roll bar was 30mm different in possition to the demonstrator..... it played havok with us getting the windows right for my car (mine was the first production roof for the canam).
What fitted at the factory didn't fit mine.

[usagtrman]

Dave, Thanks for the info.....I'm sure the best way to do it would be to refit my own and measure it.....but at this point....I think I'll have plenty of room for what I'm doing. Thanks again.

Brad Z

[MrURL]

So, Brad, what are you doing? Inquiring minds want to know.

Peter

[usagtrman]

MrURL said:

So, Brad, what are you doing? Inquiring minds want to know. Peter

Hi Peter:

I wasn't trying to be secretive as it's not a state secret....I'm having a very slim and neat overhead made from aluminum, covered in Alcantra incorporating an overhead light system, a voice activated intercom and controls for a front and rear radar/lazer detector. I opted not install a stereo but instead my intercom has a stereo input which I can plug my MP3 player into. I have Bose active noise reduction headsets (these are amazing) so I'll even be able to hear the music as well as talk to my wife without shouting. The jacks for the headset and stereo music input will be down low and out of the way. I plan on using the intercom and music %5 of the time so why have a stereo and speakers? I'll put a picture in my photo album once it's together.

Brad Z