eBay Brexit Bargains: Chromed Roll Hoops

[mrscalex]

I’m looking at getting some Lotus White leather sleeves for my regular roll bars. That’s my own preference for glamming this area up.

 

[Ianmc]

Have the doubters ever inspected or fitted a set of these roll bars?

Nope, don't like bling.

 

[littlefeller]

I’m looking at getting some Lotus White leather sleeves for my regular roll bars. That’s my own preference for glamming this area up.

ummm, now there's an idea, could even have them embroidered too.

 

[Lazzzydog]

The embroidery could cause a nasty scratch in the event of a rollover though.

 

[Sean d]

nope

What do they fit too, do you drill the plastic top,

 

[t-tony]

I have a set of these fitted and they are immensely strong, If you bounce hard enough to break these the occupants are going to be in no state to care.

I had this argument every time I posted a picture of my Z3 Tony. I got sick of it in the end. My usual final post went along the lines of, " They have to give more protection than nothing at all, and, I have never rolled a car in 44 years and don't intend to start now!"
Similar arguments arise over different types of seat lifters too, no evidence of either being more or less "Lethal" than the other. Just saying

Tony.

 

[t-tony]

What do they fit too, do you drill the plastic top,

They fit in the original pair of outer OEM mounts Sean.

Tony.

 

[Sean d]

They fit in the original pair of outer OEM mounts Sean.

Tony.

I'm still a bit confused pal, by the looks of them the outer part goes through the plastic, I'm not fussed about strength but this option will save me a shed load of cash and they look great

 

[t-tony]

I'm still a bit confused pal, by the looks of them the outer part goes through the plastic, I'm not fussed about strength but this option will save me a shed load of cash and they look great

Sorry Sean, not enough info . I didn't realise you were considering a set of these style bars. Yes you do have to cut a hole in the top of the tower cover plastic, I did on mine. You get two thick rubber rings to sit on top of the plastic when they're fitted like the original type have.
It took me nearly all day to fit mine as I was working on my own. I borrowed a drum sander to "clean" out the mounting tubes to allow the bar to slide in. I could get both to slip in on their own but not both together. I ended up waiting till late Sunday evening when our Gary came home. I had prepared by putting a ratchet strap across the outer hoops and nippng them together then pulling down with all my strength while Gary smacked the top of the hoop with a big lump hammer and a block of wood on the steel.
These things are far, far stronger than people realise. You'll see if you get some.

Hope these pictures help.

Tony.

 

[Sean d]

Sorry Sean, not enough info . I didn't realise you were considering a set of these style bars. Yes you do have to cut a hole in the top of the tower cover plastic, I did on mine. You get two thick rubber rings to sit on top of the plastic when they're fitted like the original type have.
It took me nearly all day to fit mine as I was working on my own. I borrowed a drum sander to "clean" out the mounting tubes to allow the bar to slide in. I could get both to slip in on their won but not both together. I ended up waiting till late Sunday evening when our Gary came home. I had prepared by putting a ratchet strap across the outer hoops and nippng them together then pulling down with all my strength while Gary smacked the top of the hoop with a big lump hammer and a block of wood on the steel.
These things are far, far stronger than people realise. You'll see if you get some.
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Hope these pictures help.

Tony.

Thanks for that pal, so I assume the outer sleeves are in place

 

[t-tony]

Thanks for that pal, so I assume the outer sleeves are in place

I understand that the outer tubes are on every car mate ( bear in mind my Z3 was a 2000 model) it was just the inner mounts that you need for the factory fit roll bars.

Tony.

ps. AND, before anyone bothers to get on their high horse to explain that these "Show Hoops" are not as strong as the REAL roll bars I do not refute that, but as I have stated many times we don't all have bottomless pockets.

 

[Sean d]

I understand that the outer tubes are on every car mate ( bear in mind my Z3 was a 2000 model) it was just the inner mounts that you need for the factory fit roll bars.

Tony.

ps. AND, before anyone bothers to get on their high horse to explain that these "Show Hoops" are not as strong as the REAL roll bars I do not refute that, but as I have stated many times we don't all have bottomless pockets.

Thanks again dude, got it now, I aint to worried about strength

 

[t-tony]

I aint to worried about strength

Neither was I Sean.

Tony.

 

[littlefeller]

the outer tubes were on mine too 1998. didnt even have to cut the plastic as mine had round covers over the holes, the only part i had to remove was the polystyrene underneath though if i remember correctly i did have to make the holes in the plastic slightly bigger, - dremel.

 

[t-tony]

Thanks Jason, it's been so long since I fitted mine the holes in the plastic could have been there also.

Tony.

 

[littlefeller]

as for safety errr if you look at the mounts for the oem set you think -really, you having a laugh what just bolted to the chassis.

 

[littlefeller]

Thanks Jason, it's been so long since I fitted mine the holes in the plastic could have been there also.

Tony.

and you took that bash on the head when you rolled your car.

 

[Jack Ratt]

It's been a long time since I rolled in a car

 

[littlefeller]

It's been a long time since I rolled in a car

yeh me too

 

[Ianmc]

It's been a long time since I rolled in a car

Think this should be the subject of a new thread.