Throw away your style bar…
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…and get the real thing !
I’ve just had a 6-point TT-look rollbar, in a light silver powdercoat to complement my red Mk2, fitted by Tim at TR Lane in Stroud.
http://www.trlanefabs.co.uk/default.html
Apart from the obvious safety aspect, my main reason for going for it was to improve the stiffness of the bodyshell and hopefully let the suspension do its job more effectively.
I was confident I’d feel some benefit but wasn’t prepared for just how much it has transformed the handling, ride compliance and general solidity of the car. I recently fitted a Gaz Gold Pro set of springs/ dampers, which are excellent but now I believe I’m getting their full potential. I’d go as far as to say that this is the best mod I’ve done, especially for the money.
The ride over our cr*p roads is perceptively better as there’s none of the usual flexing/ shake with its associated buzzy noise but it’s the all-round ‘planted’ feel that really impresses - even with greasy roads, I’m driving harder due to increased (over)confidence - sorry officer
Tim is a great guy with a real belief in quality. I chose to have him fit the rollbar but having seen the work involved it’s not beyond a capable person and he provides all the fixings needed and is happy to talk you through any queries.
So, as I said at the start, don’t go down the poser route with a style bar, invest in the real deal - you won’t regret it.
I now have a style bar for sale
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I’ve just had a 6-point TT-look rollbar, in a light silver powdercoat to complement my red Mk2, fitted by Tim at TR Lane in Stroud.
http://www.trlanefabs.co.uk/default.html
Apart from the obvious safety aspect, my main reason for going for it was to improve the stiffness of the bodyshell and hopefully let the suspension do its job more effectively.
I was confident I’d feel some benefit but wasn’t prepared for just how much it has transformed the handling, ride compliance and general solidity of the car. I recently fitted a Gaz Gold Pro set of springs/ dampers, which are excellent but now I believe I’m getting their full potential. I’d go as far as to say that this is the best mod I’ve done, especially for the money.
The ride over our cr*p roads is perceptively better as there’s none of the usual flexing/ shake with its associated buzzy noise but it’s the all-round ‘planted’ feel that really impresses - even with greasy roads, I’m driving harder due to increased (over)confidence - sorry officer
Tim is a great guy with a real belief in quality. I chose to have him fit the rollbar but having seen the work involved it’s not beyond a capable person and he provides all the fixings needed and is happy to talk you through any queries.
So, as I said at the start, don’t go down the poser route with a style bar, invest in the real deal - you won’t regret it.
I now have a style bar for sale
_Batty_ said:
neil_bolton said:
Blimey, only 20 miles from Bristol.
Interesting in that they do exhaust fabrications...
mx5parts do a full stainless for 175, and a dual for 220.Interesting in that they do exhaust fabrications...
i doubt they'd be able to fabricate one for less...
Still, if I had a bloody drive, I'd have a go.
neil_bolton said:
_Batty_ said:
neil_bolton said:
Blimey, only 20 miles from Bristol.
Interesting in that they do exhaust fabrications...
mx5parts do a full stainless for 175, and a dual for 220.Interesting in that they do exhaust fabrications...
i doubt they'd be able to fabricate one for less...
Still, if I had a bloody drive, I'd have a go.
i have free use of a pit.
neil_bolton said:
Still, if I had a bloody drive, I'd have a go.
Pfft, its a piece of piss. The MX5 parts exhausts are superb value, really well made bit if kit, and they often have them on special for about £120. THe TR lane bars look much more resolved now after the initial debacle about them - good to see a company that has listened to their customer base and now has a successful, popular product.
_Batty_ said:
neil_bolton said:
_Batty_ said:
neil_bolton said:
Blimey, only 20 miles from Bristol.
Interesting in that they do exhaust fabrications...
mx5parts do a full stainless for 175, and a dual for 220.Interesting in that they do exhaust fabrications...
i doubt they'd be able to fabricate one for less...
Still, if I had a bloody drive, I'd have a go.
i have free use of a pit.
Might take you up on that; not afraid of getting my hands dirty, just struggle in a small lane in the Bristol city centre with the St Pauls massssiiiiiive driving at my legs at 50 mph...snotrag said:
neil_bolton said:
Still, if I had a bloody drive, I'd have a go.
Pfft, its a piece of piss. The MX5 parts exhausts are superb value, really well made bit if kit, and they often have them on special for about £120. THe TR lane bars look much more resolved now after the initial debacle about them - good to see a company that has listened to their customer base and now has a successful, popular product.
on both counts; will keep an eye out..._Batty_ said:
neil_bolton said:
Blimey, only 20 miles from Bristol.
Interesting in that they do exhaust fabrications...
mx5parts do a full stainless for 175, and a dual for 220.Interesting in that they do exhaust fabrications...
i doubt they'd be able to fabricate one for less...
I have a Magnex on my own car and its lovely, Mongoose is very good too !
(I don't sell either)
OnlyMX5ives said:
_Batty_ said:
neil_bolton said:
Blimey, only 20 miles from Bristol.
Interesting in that they do exhaust fabrications...
mx5parts do a full stainless for 175, and a dual for 220.Interesting in that they do exhaust fabrications...
i doubt they'd be able to fabricate one for less...
I have a Magnex on my own car and its lovely, Mongoose is very good too !
(I don't sell either)
actually, don't worry
I keep on arguing with myself on whether to go to TR Lane for a rollcage. For one, I know it will make me want to take it at last to a track but still unsure on safety of it on the road. I know its obviously a lot safer in a rollover but not sure on whether I should fit harnesses in case of a rear end or such like. If you don't mind me asking, how far does it sit behind your head? Maybe I'm being a wuss and should just go for it.
big_lad said:
CaterhamJoy said:
Can you still get a hood up/or put on a hardtop? over the top of theese?
Yup. My hardtop is on now and there are no clearence problems with the softtop either 
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