Doubtless the metal of the rear shelf would twist and stretch, but it'd
still take a lot of energy out of any impact, and there's a good chance
you'd still have the bar wedged upright against some part of the tub when it
came to rest.
Guess there's only one way to find out (!) but compared to the resistance of
the windscreen frame to the weight of the car when flipped, I wouldn't want
to be without one...
JMHO
Regards,
Neil
'70 TR6 PI
CP52411
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-6pack@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-6pack@autox.team.net]On
> Behalf Of Vink, Graham
> Sent: Tuesday, June 11, 2002 02:09
> To: 'Jerry Shaw '; '6pack@autox.team.net '
> Subject: RE: Roll Bars - Do they add to safety?
>
>
> if you'd like to remove it, I'd like to buy it (seriously)
>
> even though the roll bar is only supported by sheet metal, I'd
> still like to
> think it's providing some protection. And some would be better than none.
>
> Graham
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jerry Shaw
> To: 6pack@autox.team.net
> Sent: 6/11/02 7:47 AM
> Subject: Roll Bars - Do they add to safety?
>
> Hi
>
> I bought a TR6 with a roll bar. I'm dubious about it effectiveness,
> since it isn't supported by frame members, only the sheet metal
> of the rear shelf floor.
>
> Any listers have thoughts about roll bar effectiveness? I'm thinking
> seriously about removing it.
>
> Thanks,
> Jerry Shaw
> '74 TR6 Saphire Blue CF20490U
> '75 TR6 BRG CF39873U
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