Decided to go with Hawks Light Bar
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Decided to go with Hawks Light Bar
I have been going back and fourth and what roll bar I should get. I think a regular tubed roll bar would look shitty so I am going with the light bar. Yes it is expensive but all in all it is a must and it looks good.
Here are some pictures of a 3rd gen camaro with it. I think it looks pretty good.
http://www.northstarcamaroclub.com/M...2/Default.aspx
Now I know it may not protect me in a roll over but my mom doesn't know that.... I can't and won't flip it anyway. I don't do that stupid of stuff in my car!!! Just burnouts!
Anyone that has installed it into their 3rd gen have any tips or pictures of installation points? I haven't been able to see the install points of this roll bar. I heard it bolts into some seat belt brackets or something?
Here are some pictures of a 3rd gen camaro with it. I think it looks pretty good.
http://www.northstarcamaroclub.com/M...2/Default.aspx
Now I know it may not protect me in a roll over but my mom doesn't know that.... I can't and won't flip it anyway. I don't do that stupid of stuff in my car!!! Just burnouts!
Anyone that has installed it into their 3rd gen have any tips or pictures of installation points? I haven't been able to see the install points of this roll bar. I heard it bolts into some seat belt brackets or something?
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Re: Decided to go with Hawks Light Bar
It's a nice-looking piece. It kind of gives these cars a modern "cabrio" look. But it's not a roll bar, so don't expect any structural support, nor any added safety. It's exactly what it's called: a light bar; and it's purely decorative. It does look nice, but if you're looking for something structural, this is not the piece for you.
Edit: Again, just to clarify(even though it's too late, and, apparently, no one cares, lol), it's not a roll bar, and it provides no protection in anyway. It contains a brake light, hence its name, "Light Bar." Its a Light bulb Bar, not a Light weight Bar.
Edit: Again, just to clarify(even though it's too late, and, apparently, no one cares, lol), it's not a roll bar, and it provides no protection in anyway. It contains a brake light, hence its name, "Light Bar." Its a Light bulb Bar, not a Light weight Bar.
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Re: Decided to go with Hawks Light Bar
that would probably be a good place for mounting some sort of wind screen like the fourth gen cars have. Would keep some of that nasty wind from sneaking up from the rear?
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Re: Decided to go with Hawks Light Bar
Nasty wind?? That's why you buy a convertible! Wind screens are for women who don't want to mess their hair.
Re: Decided to go with Hawks Light Bar
becareful anything can happen
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Re: Decided to go with Hawks Light Bar
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Dont say that !!! I took mine out the other day cause I had not used it in months ... I took it out on a straight away and stomped on her cause she was running rough and then I hit the brakes so I can slow down and my right brakes locked up and the car jerked to the right and I went on the shoulder of the grass where there was a steep ditch, I managed to control the car and put her back on the road but I was chittin bricks !!!! I drove home with my hands on the 2 and 10 o'clock position on the steering wheel. P.s. I had the top down and NO roll bar either.
becareful anything can happen
Robert.
becareful anything can happen
Robert.
This is true but I am not allowed to drive on the highway so.....
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Re: Decided to go with Hawks Light Bar
Nasty wind?? That's why you buy a convertible! Wind screens are for women who don't want to mess their hair.
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Re: Decided to go with Hawks Light Bar
could some post a picture or a link to this "light bulb bar"
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Re: Decided to go with Hawks Light Bar
There is a link in the very 1st post
It's the "Roll Bar"
http://www.northstarcamaroclub.com/M...2/Default.aspx
Also stated in the title, he decided on the Hawks light bar. Hawks is a sponsor to this sight, there are tons of links to Hawks. Anyways, I went to the Hawks websight and searched the Hawks websight for Light Bar. Here is the result http://www.hawksthirdgenparts.com/ca...elightbar.aspx. That took me all of 1 minute.
It's the "Roll Bar"http://www.northstarcamaroclub.com/M...2/Default.aspx
Also stated in the title, he decided on the Hawks light bar. Hawks is a sponsor to this sight, there are tons of links to Hawks. Anyways, I went to the Hawks websight and searched the Hawks websight for Light Bar. Here is the result http://www.hawksthirdgenparts.com/ca...elightbar.aspx. That took me all of 1 minute.
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