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Old 07-19-2006, 09:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Vancouver83LTD
1) find a REALLY big hill
2) build a ramp, preferably out of steel, although plywood and lumber might work too....
3) drive down hill at ramp as fast as you can
4) enjoy the rollbars popping
5) brace for impact
6) realize it was a bad idea
7) exit vehicle, hunt Brett down for his stupid suggestion.

Old 07-19-2006, 10:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Vancouver83LTD
1) find a REALLY big hill
2) build a ramp, preferably out of steel, although plywood and lumber might work too....
3) drive down hill at ramp as fast as you can
4) enjoy the rollbars popping
5) brace for impact
6) realize it was a bad idea
7) exit vehicle, hunt Brett down for his stupid suggestion.

That sounds like so many adventures in my childhood, albeit with less sophisticated technology.
Old 07-19-2006, 05:25 PM
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+1

Originally Posted by TD in DC
That sounds like so many adventures in my childhood, albeit with less sophisticated technology.
Old 07-19-2006, 06:37 PM
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I've seen an independant shop set off the rollbars. I thought they controlled it via computer. Can't remember how they were retracted. Given the .000??? seconds they take to deploy, I'm not sure of the advantage of setting them off before hand.

Nice one TD!
Old 07-19-2006, 06:40 PM
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Originally Posted by racer
I'm not sure of the advantage of setting them off before hand.
To verify clearnance issues between them and the rear window. If they are up a priori then no BANG!
Old 07-19-2006, 07:12 PM
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Also to not get the crap scared out of me while on the track.
Old 07-19-2006, 07:18 PM
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Dell, you were right, those renntech guys know their stuff...

http://www.renntech.org/forums/index...0&gopid=49072&
Old 07-19-2006, 07:45 PM
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Wow! Thanks for pointing me to that thread as well. Good to have in the knowledge base
Old 07-19-2006, 10:36 PM
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Originally Posted by TD in DC
That sounds like so many adventures in my childhood, albeit with less sophisticated technology.
hahahaha
so true
i mean bikes, skateboards, sleds in the winter, crazy carpets, rollerblades, etc... the list goes on.
Old 07-20-2006, 11:41 AM
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So have you tried it yet Dell? I wonder if it still goes off like a gun when you stick the screwdriver in there.
Old 07-20-2006, 12:08 PM
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Haven't got up the courage to do it yet

And probably won't till I have to install my rollbar.



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