The Miata is a convertible and the first two generations of the car 90-05 didn’t have any roll over protection from the factory. Installing a roll bar stiffens the chassis quite a bit, and in the eventuality of a roll-over accident, it will add to your protection.
Does a Miata need a roll bar for autocross?
The Mazda Miata is mostly a track-ready car. If you want to race your car in autocross you don’t need a roll bar.
Do Mustang convertibles have roll bars?
Maximum Motorsports roll bars for the 1983-93 Mustang convertibles are available in several styles. Drag Race roll bars conform to the NHRA and NMRA rules. Street & Strip roll bars are identical to the Drag Race roll bars, except the harness mount tube is removable.
Are roll cages safe for street cars?
Can you install a roll cage in a street car? Roll cages are required for most professional racing series, and often for amateur ones, too. The car was so fast, the regulations required it to be fitted with a cage to legally compete. But it’s definitely possible to fit one to a road car, too.
Can I upgrade my MX5 or Miata with a roll bar?
One of the most striking upgrades you can make to your MX5, Miata or Eunos Roadster is fitting a Roll Bar or Style Bar. Prior to obtaining my MX5 Mk2, I had fitted a chrome TT hoop style roll bar to my Mk1 Eunos.
How do you remove a roll bar without damaging carpet?
Use a screwdriver or similar to punch a hole through the rubber and carpet that is immediately above our bolt holes, allowing our bolts to pass through the roll bar, through the carpet, and bolt down into our newly exposed holes. Replace the carpet and fix it down using the clips removed earlier.
How do I install the style bar on my seat belt?
Place the style bar into location and insert the bolts, tightening them down until about 1 cm of bolt is exposed. The style bar now lines up nicely with some holes already located on the inside of the seat belt towers.
