Re: moss two point roll bars
A 2 point roll bar attaches to the car in 2 locations. Moss motors offers two types of roll bars. Just trying to get an idea from someone who has already installed one. Seat clearance, top clearance, etc.
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mowog1 Rick Ingram Central Illinois (1523 posts) Registered: 10/17/2007 09:36PM Main British Car: 1974.5 MGB/GT 3.9l Rover |
Re: moss two point roll bars
These would be cosmetic only in my opinion.
And you sure don't want to hit the back of your head on it during a crash/whiplash. |
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pspeaks Paul Speaks Dallas, Texas (698 posts) Registered: 07/20/2009 06:40PM Main British Car: 1972 MGB-GT 1979 Ford 302 |
Re: moss two point roll bars
I think no matter how strong the roll bar itself is, there is no attachment point on the MG chassis strong enough and it would end up closing like a rat trap in a roll over. I don't think I would do it.
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Moderator Curtis Jacobson Portland Oregon (4577 posts) Registered: 10/12/2007 02:16AM Main British Car: 71 MGBGT, Buick 215 |
Re: moss two point roll bars
I expect this must be the roll bar in question:
[www.mossmotors.com] Moss's photo: The thing is... I don't think it actually IS a two-point roll bar! Moss doesn't say - one way or the other - how it mounts. Their photo doesn't show the device's mounting features. I expect there are two diagonal braces, one on either side. There are a bunch of cars in our photo gallery with similar roll hoops. Here are two examples: Mikel Moor's Pete Smith's Do these devices enhance safety? Certainly not as much as ANY of the custom hoops shown on BritishRacecar.com! (The braces should be angled out to spread loads over a larger area. The hoop should be taller. There should be a diagonal brace in the plane of the main hoop. Moss doesn't describe tube type or thickness, so it might be really cheesy tubing. Etc.) I definitely wouldn't use one of these bars on a Mk1 MGB (with seats that don't have headrests), but I'm skeptical that these hoops make an MGB appreciably less safe than original. Roll hoops are a pretty good place to mount a third brake light, they can sometimes be a good place to mount a shoulder harness, and they might possibly give you a little extra survival space in a major accident. Consider paying extra for Moss' padding kit. Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 09/16/2013 04:32AM by Moderator. |
Re: moss two point roll bars
That was my concern. Moss gave no specs and they didn't describe the mounting points.I'm a tall guy and seat and head clearance is also a concern. Thank you for all your input. I think I'll hold out until I can physically see one.
Also , a note to Rob Ficalora. I've been building my mgb with a 302 roller motor. And your mg was a big inspiration to me. Very clean build. I would like to see it one day. I'm in Texas as well. About 2 and a half hours south of Dallas. Again, thanks to all for the information. |
rficalora Rob Ficalora Willis, TX (2764 posts) Registered: 10/24/2007 02:46PM Main British Car: '76 MGB w/CB front, Sebring rear, early metal dash Ford 302 |
Re: moss two point roll bars
Alan - where south of Dallas? I spend a lot of time in Conroe, if you are along I-45 you can't be far. Maybe we could meet up one weekend.
Rob Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 09/16/2013 07:58PM by rficalora. |
Re: moss two point roll bars
Rob, we're about three hours apart according to the GPS. I'm in Florence tx off of I-35 . About 45 minutes north of Austin. I would really like to see your car. Mine is going in the body shop in October. I'm shaving the bumpers and using the omni fender flares, like yours. I'll try to make a plan in the future to come down to cypress and visit you before then.
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rficalora Rob Ficalora Willis, TX (2764 posts) Registered: 10/24/2007 02:46PM Main British Car: '76 MGB w/CB front, Sebring rear, early metal dash Ford 302 |
Re: moss two point roll bars
I'm goung to be on Round Rock the 1st week in Oct. Unless the weathwrman is calling for heavy rain I'll probably take thw MG. PM me your contact info and i'll give you a shout.
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rficalora Rob Ficalora Willis, TX (2764 posts) Registered: 10/24/2007 02:46PM Main British Car: '76 MGB w/CB front, Sebring rear, early metal dash Ford 302 |
Re: moss two point roll bars
Yeah - All TX British Car Day is this coming weekend -- unfortunately I can't go. I've been working till 8pm every night & back at the office @ 7am... promised my wife I'd stay home & spend time w/the family instead of going (again :( ). Next week I will be in Austin for work though & am planning to take the MG. Headed there Monday & back Thursday night or Friday some time.
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rficalora Rob Ficalora Willis, TX (2764 posts) Registered: 10/24/2007 02:46PM Main British Car: '76 MGB w/CB front, Sebring rear, early metal dash Ford 302 |
Re: moss two point roll bars
Change in plans Alan. I'm still coming to Austin, but won't be taking the MG - even though the weather looks like it'll be OK. I started hearing a noise coming from under the car the last few times I've driven it so this evening I decided to jack it up and see what I could see. I'll post more info in the suspension section, but net is the retainer for the spherical bearing on my right side front shock apparently came out and the bearing retainer is toast. While I had it up, I also noticed my rear hub/bearing assemblies are already showing wear again too!
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