There is no frame in a Miata.
Phil Ethier West Side Saint Paul Minnesota USA
1973 Triumph Stag LE22439UBW "uncle jack", Sapphire Blue
2004 Suburban 8.1, Sport Red, the only automatic of the bunch
2005 Lotus Elise, Bordeaux Red Pearl
2007 Saturn Ion 3 2.4, Berry Red
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----- Original Message -----
> From: "Tim Gaines" <mtgaines@mail.presby.edu>
> To: triumphs@autox.team.net
> Sent: Monday, November 14, 2011 6:33:51 PM
> Subject: [TR] rollbar question
> I've been thinking of buying two roll bars, one for my
> son's Miata (in NC) and one for my TR6 (in SC). I looked
> at the Boss Frog site and saw some nice looking bars, but
> the installation called only for bolting to the floor and
> not to the frame. I always thought a frame mount was
> necessary for real safety, but the site claims that they
> meet SCCA specs. I don't plan to do any racing, but my
> son does like to go to a Miata meet each year and drive
> the Tail of the Dragon in the mountains of NC. It worries
> me that he has no roll bar, so I want to get him one that
> really offers some protection. What can you tell me? Any
> recommendations for a manufacturer and/or an installer in
> NC or SC.
>
> Sorry if this has been discussed recently. I haven't been
> able to stay up with all my list mail for awhile.
>
> Thanks,
> Tim
> 1974 TR6
> 1980 Spitfire
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