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Chrenan
Joined: 15 Jan 2003 Posts: 3903 Location: Canada
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Posted: Mon Feb 19, 2007 6:24 pm Post subject: Autopower Roll Bar Installed |
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Weather and schedule finally allowed me to get the roll bar installed. Got a few more things to get done on the interior before spring, but should come together nicely for the arrival of good driving weather...
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Joes924Racer
Joined: 03 Nov 2002 Posts: 11964 Location: Oregon, Denver Colorado native!
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Posted: Tue Feb 20, 2007 1:21 am Post subject: |
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Whats up man cnabt yousee that your pics are too dark
I cant see any fricken detail.. & Im not lighten your pics for you. _________________ 1979 porsche 924 Na
1980 porsche Turbo 931GT Replica
Have u ever driven a turbo. |
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Chrenan
Joined: 15 Jan 2003 Posts: 3903 Location: Canada
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Posted: Tue Feb 20, 2007 1:46 am Post subject: |
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Seriously? They look fine on my computer. I know I am a terrible photgrapher, but everything looks clear in the pics to me. Can anyone else see them? _________________ 1987 951 - M193 Version for Japan |
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JB 924
Joined: 03 Apr 2006 Posts: 606 Location: Hessen, Germany
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Posted: Tue Feb 20, 2007 3:42 am Post subject: |
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Sweet! I can see them fine. Looks good! Can't wait to check it out at the meet. Hopefully I'll have some toys on my car, too, by then.
That'll make it a bitch to finish the carpeting! LOL. Is it a new one? Are you going to install racing seats also? With harness? And did you just drill holes in the car to connect it? I could never do that in mine. Too rusty. Lots of questions. |
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Chrenan
Joined: 15 Jan 2003 Posts: 3903 Location: Canada
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Posted: Tue Feb 20, 2007 3:51 am Post subject: |
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Thanks Jens. The carpet in the passenger area is done, the trunk carpet is easy and will get done through the hatch. I've got Wayne's Upholstery working on a rear seat delete that will be very easy to drop in with the roll bar installed, it should look pretty cool, like the factory club sport delete on the 968, I'll post pictures when its done. Install was easy, no rust, the kit comes with thick backing plates and all the hardware, it was actually a lot easier than I thought, just drilling holes like you said. Me and a friend had it done in about 2.5 hours. I've got a set of crow 6 point harnesses to go in, with sternum straps which should keep them located on my shoulders with the stock seats. I don't really want to go to fixed back seats, but I may. _________________ 1987 951 - M193 Version for Japan |
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Smoothie
Joined: 01 Jan 2003 Posts: 8032 Location: DE (the one near MD, PA, NJ)
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Posted: Tue Feb 20, 2007 6:26 am Post subject: |
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Yeah those were actually too dark to see well on my screen too. I have 4 pics starting [ here <click> ] for anyone else with the too dark pic problem. Feel free to copy them back Chrenan, and I hope you don't mind..
The roll bar looks good. I like the whole idea. Will be adding padding to it so you don't have to wear a helmet for trips to the store? _________________ "..it's made in Germany. You know the Germans always make good stuff."
'82 924T, US version, dark green metallic, 5 speed Audi 016G gearbox
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Chrenan
Joined: 15 Jan 2003 Posts: 3903 Location: Canada
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Posted: Tue Feb 20, 2007 7:08 am Post subject: |
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Thanks Smoothie! Yes, I'll be adding some roll bar padding as well, just need to get to one of the drag race supply places in town before spring. Makes me wonder about the years I drove around in highschool in a Jeep with no roll bar padding, had a cross bar right by my head. _________________ 1987 951 - M193 Version for Japan |
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endwrench
Joined: 07 Dec 2002 Posts: 1631 Location: Victor, Montana
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Posted: Tue Feb 20, 2007 7:22 am Post subject: |
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Pictures look pretty dark on my computer too for some reason.
Did you happen to weigh the rollbar before you put it in? I've always been interested how much they would add. I have to admit the only reason I would put one in is for the "cool" factor . I don't race were it is mandated.
Todd _________________ '79 924NA. Rebuilt 9.5:1, MSDS header, Mega Squirt Injection, MJLJ-EDIS Ignition, 1.6L Whipple Charger and Intercooler, 10lbs Boost, 944 Trans, Custom HD Clutch.
"simsport" said....superchargers are better than turbos its official!.... |
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Joes924Racer
Joined: 03 Nov 2002 Posts: 11964 Location: Oregon, Denver Colorado native!
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Posted: Tue Feb 20, 2007 8:05 am Post subject: |
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JB 924 wrote: | Sweet! I can see them fine. Looks good! Can't wait to check it out at the meet. Hopefully I'll have some toys on my car, too, by then. | Whats up JB 924 your the only one that agreed, jeez
Chrenan I'm envious looks awesome. great job Smoothie. _________________ 1979 porsche 924 Na
1980 porsche Turbo 931GT Replica
Have u ever driven a turbo. |
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flosho
Joined: 01 Jul 2004 Posts: 3155 Location: Eau Claire, Wisconsin
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Posted: Tue Feb 20, 2007 8:13 am Post subject: |
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They were too dark on my screen as well, then I just tilted the lcd monitor back a bit and now i can see them.
Looks great!! _________________ [This Space For Rent] |
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StienbargerR
Joined: 28 Oct 2005 Posts: 1362 Location: Richmond, IN
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Posted: Tue Feb 20, 2007 8:17 am Post subject: |
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yeah, lcd's and flat panels dont seem to do well with dark colors.
Looks great, I think the carpet is gonna make it look like a factory racer.
Ryan _________________ 1978 924 NA
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flosho
Joined: 01 Jul 2004 Posts: 3155 Location: Eau Claire, Wisconsin
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Posted: Tue Feb 20, 2007 8:28 am Post subject: |
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Question.. how hard is it to tilt the sunroof up when sitting in the drivers seat? Seems like the roll bar is right in the way!? _________________ [This Space For Rent] |
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Chrenan
Joined: 15 Jan 2003 Posts: 3903 Location: Canada
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Posted: Tue Feb 20, 2007 9:37 am Post subject: |
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Thanks for the feedback guys.
According to the shipping info, the rollbar and hardware was 60 pounds with minimal packaging attached (mostly plastic wrap). I'll save some weight with the seatback out, and the soundproofing under the replacement carpet is significantly lighter than what came out. All-in-all I'll be up a couple of pounds, but hopefully not too many.
I test fit the sunroof during installation. The top bar does make it awkward to get at the back latches, but not impossible. As for tilting it up while sitting in the driver seat, I'll have to get back to you on that one when I put the seats back in. I've never actually driven with the roof tilted up as I don't have the little leather safety strap to hold it secure. _________________ 1987 951 - M193 Version for Japan |
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JB 924
Joined: 03 Apr 2006 Posts: 606 Location: Hessen, Germany
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Posted: Thu Feb 22, 2007 3:11 pm Post subject: |
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endwrench wrote: | I have to admit the only reason I would put one in is for the "cool" factor .
Todd |
I remember when I first bought the 924 and read all the threads where everyone and anyone would get flamed for even mentioning a rollbar in their car. I always like the idea, and think it looks sweet. But obviously more show than anything. Not really ricer, though. I like it alot, Chrenan. |
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Rasta Monsta
Joined: 12 Jul 2006 Posts: 11723 Location: PacNW
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Posted: Thu Feb 22, 2007 3:41 pm Post subject: |
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Smoothie wrote: | Will be adding padding to it so you don't have to wear a helmet for trips to the store? |
Padding alone ain't adequate if that bar is within reach of yer head. There was a great bit in Sport Compact Car about that. . . _________________ Toofah King Bad
- WeiBe (1987 924S 2.5t) - 931 S3
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