Miata Mailing List: March 1998, Message #21

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TopdownMX5 wrote:
> 
> In a message dated 98-02-28 21:36:16 EST, you write:
> 
> > I understand where you are coming from. I had this same thought when I
> bought
> > my '94 "R". So I went out and got a RAS Chromed Double Hooped Style Bar. It
> > basically replaced the cockpit brace. While it looked cool..it didn't offer
> > me the chassis stability nor any roll over protection. So I replaced it with
> > a Hard Dog Sport Bar..and I'm glad I did. should have done this from the
> > beginning....the Hard Dog was only IIRC..$75.00 more..and I would have been
> > way happier with it from the start...but live and learn....
> >
> >  BTW..with the Hard Dog the chassis is so much more stable...that I've had
> to
> > loosen up on the rear sway bar to retain the neutral handling...I'm
> amazed....
> > and glad I went through the trouble of installing it!!!
> 
> Actually, the Hard Dog Sport bar, asthetically, was in 2nd place in my order
> of preference.  Considering the "unavailability" of a dual hoop roll bar, I
> think I would just go with the HD Sport bar; besides many people seem to like
> it a lot and IIRC, there's no restriction in seat travel (I prefer to drive
> with the seat all the way back).  Also... good point about stability!
> 
> Thanks for the info!
> Lee

Lee, 

if you like the looks of the sport bar, but want the 'real' rollover
protection advantage, the best bet might be the Hard Dog Hard Core bar. 
similar in appearance, but a little more beefy (as a vegetarian, can't
believe i used that word) in material stock used...

also, the Hard Core bar is SCCA approved, IIRC

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