Rollbar

[tbird]

Roll Bar

Does the Tbird have an aftermarket roll bar available? I've heard they can save your live in the case of it landing on it's top.

Tbird

 

[niteflight]

See the "Accidents will Happen" thread. Personally, I wouldn't mess up the looks of the car with one. I grew up with a convertible in the house (63-1/2 Galaxie, red on red, with a 390 Thunderbird engine), and I regard it as an acceptable risk. For me anyway. Evidently, the people who rolled the car out here in Washington survived. I know someone who rolled a Datsun 2000 roadster with 2 passengers crammed in, and the only injury was a bruised and cut finger on the driver.

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[jodrod]

People, please don't start.

 

[Gobird]

jodrod, I won't say any thing BUT this is a good open topic. Enough said.

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[NMJeff]

Well Gary, then not only should Ford's lawyers be sweating, but also GM's and DCX's. None of the Chevy, Pontiac, or Chrysler convertibles have rollbars either. But I'm sure your concern stems from the fact that since you believe the TBird handles so poorly that it is likely to rollover.

In my opinion, they look terrible. I'm willing to take the risk of my car rolling over and have a nicer looking car.

 

[tbird]

Originally posted by Gary Whitaker:
BMW convertibles come with a rollover protection system, which are hidden bars behind the rear seats that automatically pop up when the car senses the possibility of a rollover. I am surprised the T Bird doesn't have it. If I was one of Ford's lawyers I would be sweating.

Good thing you aren't a lawyer, you would suck. The risk is obvious, therefore they are not liable. Just like if you buy pitted fruits and break a tooth on it, the risk is there, and known, and you WILL NOT collect in court.

So should Trojan lawyers be "sweating" if a condom breaks?


Tbird

 

[tbird]

Originally posted by Gary Whitaker:
BMW convertibles come with a rollover protection system, which are hidden bars behind the rear seats that automatically pop up when the car senses the possibility of a rollover.

This system rocks!

Tbird

 

[jodrod]

Post deleted.

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[mikey]

jodrod, it is sooo hard to lay off a fastball right down the middle of the plate, which is what you just threw out there....but we will not make any nasty comments about GW or his dearth of clients or his negative personality, or....,or........,or.....,

 

[jodrod]

Sorry, it was early and not all brain cells were engaged yet.

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[rt2esq]

BMW Z3 convertibles suck. They need rollover protection to spare the weekend warriors who think they are somehow qualified drive like James Bond because their stinkin cars were in a movie.

Gary, just playing man. BMW Z3's rule...and monkeys...

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[NuttyGambler]

I still laugh my a$$ off whenever Gary posts.

He must REALLY have too much time on his hands. No lawyer work???

He hates the car SOOO much, but yet hangs around.

What a .... OPPS almost a personal attack.

I'm quiet now.

 

[NMJeff]

Gary, I agree that the assumption of risk argument probably wouldn't fly. However, I think an M3 would look even better without the rollbar. A TBird with a rollbar would absolutely ruin its appearance.

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[Birdbrain]

Does anyone else remember reading during the car's development that the windshield was designed to prevent collapse in a roll-over? In that case, it has a roll bar, but in the front of the seating area, rather than behind. I am sure mention was made that the windshield structure was stronger than a typical convertible.

 

[NCbird]

I also am interested in whether the windshied posts were reinforced for additional protection in a rollover scenario. Anyone with additional information?

 

[tr cruiser]

Couldn't find anything about windshield frame reinforcement, but the eSourcebook has this to say about the removable hardtop:

For added head protection in a collision, the Removable Top meets federal head-impact requirements that normally apply only to vehicles with a permanent roof structure. This was accomplished partly by the use of energy-absorbing foam that was molded inside the removable top's trim. In addition, attachments for the top are designed to prevent it from being launched in an impact. The design uses a secure pin-and-bolt system at the two front attachment points and two clamps at the rear.

 

[TDABird]

Hi guys, Im new to this board, just purchased my 02, and was wondering if anyone has any rollbar / rollcage support for our cars yet? Thanks for the bandwidth 🙂

 

[tbird]

Nobody ever mentioned one a while back in this thread... http://forums.thunderbirdforum.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=395

 

[TDABird]

Searching the internet last night I came across this site, anyone have any experience with these guys?

http://www.prostreetonline.com/pso/pages/details.asp?sessionid=&productsku=PSI-TB-RB-01

They seem to do quite a bit of custom stuff like this

http://www.prostreetonline.com/pso/pages/services/fabrication.asp?sessionid=

Does anyone have something else that they've seen? I really want some extra protection but want to make a smart decision.

 

[TDABird]

Does anyone have any info on aftermarket or add-on rollbars otherwise? Im really interested in protecting myself from a rollover and was wondering if anyone had any experience with any vendors. Thanks 🙂