Roll Bar, RHD vs. LHD differences?
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Roll Bar, RHD vs. LHD differences?
I have a Autopower roll bar in my Integra and I'm in the process of converting the car to RHD.
I realized that the diagonal bar on roll bars always lean toward the driver (see pics below).
Well, on a RHD car, does the diagonal bar have to lean the opposite direction? Or does it matter?
Logically, it shouldnt matter since both the passenger and driver sides should be equally protected by the roll bar, correct? I just want to be sure I can still use my autopower roll bar in a RHD drive car.
I realized that the diagonal bar on roll bars always lean toward the driver (see pics below).
Well, on a RHD car, does the diagonal bar have to lean the opposite direction? Or does it matter?
Logically, it shouldnt matter since both the passenger and driver sides should be equally protected by the roll bar, correct? I just want to be sure I can still use my autopower roll bar in a RHD drive car.
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Re: Roll Bar, RHD vs. LHD differences? (chad)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by chad »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">yes the main hoop would need to be flipped</TD></TR></TABLE>
Correct!
And the way you do that is take the bar out, cut the rear braces off, flip the main hoop, and reweld the rear braces.
Would just be easier to sell the bar, and have one made for your now pimp-ish JDM RHD car yo!
Correct!
And the way you do that is take the bar out, cut the rear braces off, flip the main hoop, and reweld the rear braces.
Would just be easier to sell the bar, and have one made for your now pimp-ish JDM RHD car yo!
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Re: Roll Bar, RHD vs. LHD differences? (prkiller)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by prkiller »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Correct!
And the way you do that is take the bar out, cut the rear braces off, flip the main hoop, and reweld the rear braces.
Would just be easier to sell the bar, and have one made for your now pimp-ish JDM RHD car yo! </TD></TR></TABLE>
Or just cut out the diagonal and weld in a new diagonal.
Correct!
And the way you do that is take the bar out, cut the rear braces off, flip the main hoop, and reweld the rear braces.
Would just be easier to sell the bar, and have one made for your now pimp-ish JDM RHD car yo!
</TD></TR></TABLE>Or just cut out the diagonal and weld in a new diagonal.
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Re: Roll Bar, RHD vs. LHD differences? (Another Drew)
Or...how about save the money and effort you'd spend on converting the car to RHD and put it towards something that's actually useful? 
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Re: Roll Bar, RHD vs. LHD differences? (Stinkycheezmonky)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Stinkycheezmonky »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Or...how about save the money and effort you'd spend on converting the car to RHD and put it towards something that's actually useful? </TD></TR></TABLE>
But in keeping with the "teamrice" tradition, the only way to go is RHD.
</TD></TR></TABLE>But in keeping with the "teamrice" tradition, the only way to go is RHD.
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Re: Roll Bar, RHD vs. LHD differences? (Another Drew)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Another Drew »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Or just cut out the diagonal and weld in a new diagonal.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Oh yeah, duh! Guess I had a brain fart!
Or just cut out the diagonal and weld in a new diagonal.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Oh yeah, duh! Guess I had a brain fart!
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Re: Roll Bar, RHD vs. LHD differences? (Stinkycheezmonky)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Stinkycheezmonky »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Or...how about save the money and effort you'd spend on converting the car to RHD and put it towards something that's actually useful? </TD></TR></TABLE>
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Johnny Mac »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
But in keeping with the "teamrice" tradition, the only way to go is RHD.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Geez, I knew this was going to come up. The car is a salvage title and I got the JDM clip for practically free. So it's not costing me much to do the conversion. I'm using the car as a marketing tool for my company, Carma AutoWerks. Since RHD cars tend to get the kids all wet at meets and shows, it'll help promote my company and at the same time will show the kind of work & quality my company can provide. So that's my impetus for doing the conversion. Okay?
Anyhow, thanks everyone on the input. Since my roll bar has the diagonal brace and a horizontal brace, it would be easier just cut off the kickbacks and just flip the main hoop around. Okie dokes, just one more thing to add to my to do list
</TD></TR></TABLE><TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Johnny Mac »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
But in keeping with the "teamrice" tradition, the only way to go is RHD.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Geez, I knew this was going to come up. The car is a salvage title and I got the JDM clip for practically free. So it's not costing me much to do the conversion. I'm using the car as a marketing tool for my company, Carma AutoWerks. Since RHD cars tend to get the kids all wet at meets and shows, it'll help promote my company and at the same time will show the kind of work & quality my company can provide. So that's my impetus for doing the conversion. Okay?
Anyhow, thanks everyone on the input. Since my roll bar has the diagonal brace and a horizontal brace, it would be easier just cut off the kickbacks and just flip the main hoop around. Okie dokes, just one more thing to add to my to do list
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Re: Roll Bar, RHD vs. LHD differences? (CARMA_626)
If it's for publicity for a company, that's actually a legitimate reason to me. While I don't agree with their ideas, kids these days do spend stupid amounts of money on this crap, so if that's what it takes to attract them to your shop, go for it.
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Re: Roll Bar, RHD vs. LHD differences? (CARMA_626)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by CARMA_626 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Since my roll bar has the diagonal brace and a horizontal brace, it would be easier just cut off the kickbacks and just flip the main hoop around.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Doesn't look like it would work.
Once you flip the main hoop, since the harness bar is not a straight piece, it would bulge toward the back of your seats instead of away from it.
My suggestion is to leave everything as is. Weld in an additional diagonal pipe and make it a "X" in the main hoop.
Doesn't look like it would work.
Once you flip the main hoop, since the harness bar is not a straight piece, it would bulge toward the back of your seats instead of away from it.
My suggestion is to leave everything as is. Weld in an additional diagonal pipe and make it a "X" in the main hoop.
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Re: Roll Bar, RHD vs. LHD differences? (Wai)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Wai »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Doesn't look like it would work.
Once you flip the main hoop, since the harness bar is not a straight piece, it would bulge toward the back of your seats instead of away from it.
My suggestion is to leave everything as is. Weld in an additional diagonal pipe and make it a "X" in the main hoop.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Well, the horizontal brace is 'in line' with the main hoop, it doesn buldge out. But the idea to weld another brace to make a "X" is a really good idea! I take that into consideration, thanks Wai.
Doesn't look like it would work.
Once you flip the main hoop, since the harness bar is not a straight piece, it would bulge toward the back of your seats instead of away from it.
My suggestion is to leave everything as is. Weld in an additional diagonal pipe and make it a "X" in the main hoop.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Well, the horizontal brace is 'in line' with the main hoop, it doesn buldge out. But the idea to weld another brace to make a "X" is a really good idea! I take that into consideration, thanks Wai.
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Re: Roll Bar, RHD vs. LHD differences? (Wai)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Wai »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">My suggestion is to leave everything as is. Weld in an additional diagonal pipe and make it a "X" in the main hoop.</TD></TR></TABLE>
That's what I was thinkin'.
That's what I was thinkin'.
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