Pontiac Solstice Forum - View Single Post - Coupe needs a roll bar for HPDE???

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Originally Posted by idkfa

i was hoping that the current full cage solutions would actually be satisfactory as their downside with the loss of the soft top would be negated. They will still require some cutting though.

milles, you thinkin about trading in?

Not yet but a friend is debating on trading in now on a 07 Z0K or waiting for a Z0K Coupe. If the Coupe can't run an HPDE without a roll bar then his choice is made.

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Originally Posted by JRinKY

The Coupe's roof was not designed or tested, and is not certified for rollover resistance, so it is still technically a convertible by NHTSA standards. Its appearance may be enough for HPDEs if you are careful to not say too much to the tech inspector and if he isn't already familiar with it.

Ditto with the RMR Style Bar.

JR,

Is there some more in-depth info on this?

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	My-Low-Sol Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Huntersville, NC formerly South Bend, IN	Quote: Originally Posted by idkfa i was hoping that the current full cage solutions would actually be satisfactory as their downside with the loss of the soft top would be negated. They will still require some cutting though. milles, you thinkin about trading in? Not yet but a friend is debating on trading in now on a 07 Z0K or waiting for a Z0K Coupe. If the Coupe can't run an HPDE without a roll bar then his choice is made. Quote: Originally Posted by JRinKY The Coupe's roof was not designed or tested, and is not certified for rollover resistance, so it is still technically a convertible by NHTSA standards. Its appearance may be enough for HPDEs if you are careful to not say too much to the tech inspector and if he isn't already familiar with it. Ditto with the RMR Style Bar. JR, Is there some more in-depth info on this? __________________ '07 Mazda Rx8 Sport delivered 03/15/08 - it's B-Stock time!! '06 Cool Z0K delivered 07/25/06 VIN 119811 - deceased 02/29/2008 SSR GT2's SOLD to Randy at DDM Works Red Bull Drift Team 2008 Formerly Miles@Tirerack