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01-15-2008, 05:03 PM

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WTB: Hard Dog Roll Bar

I am looking for a Hard Dog Roll bar or similar. I am in Atlanta so I can pick up if it is within a few hours. Thanks

01-15-2008, 05:33 PM

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It's not easy finding a bar locally, new or used. I just ordered mine new through Flyin' Miata ONLY because there is free shipping on Hard Dog bars until January 31st.

01-15-2008, 06:15 PM

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It's not easy finding a bar locally, new or used. I just ordered mine new through Flyin' Miata ONLY because there is free shipping on Hard Dog bars until January 31st.

I was think'n about that... but I don't like the harness tabs. I like the bossfrog around the tube setup much better.

01-15-2008, 06:27 PM

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i will be selling my boss frog double hoop maxx w/ padding, vinyl cover, and wind screen if i get hardtop today. i want $650 shipped for it. had it on for about a month. drove with it twice. didnt even finish bolting it down

01-15-2008, 07:16 PM

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I was think'n about that... but I don't like the harness tabs. I like the bossfrog around the tube setup much better.

so get an M1 version with harness bar or do you have a glass window?

01-15-2008, 08:01 PM

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so get an M1 version with harness bar or do you have a glass window?

glass window FTW

I've got a '99 top.

01-15-2008, 08:01 PM

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That Boss Frog is sick. I wish there was a similar solution that would allow for a hardtop.

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01-15-2008, 08:44 PM

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Whats wrong with the bolt in harness bar?

01-15-2008, 09:15 PM

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i have a M2 HDHCDD w/ a bolt in harness bar for $450 + shipping.

01-15-2008, 09:18 PM

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and you're located... where?

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01-16-2008, 11:39 AM

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He's in Cincinnati, OH.
I would have gotten his, but it's not readily compatible with a hard top unless you get the Beatrush Low Profile side latches for another ~$150 or unless you bolt the hard top down. Or just don't want to use the side latches.

01-16-2008, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Ben

That Boss Frog is sick. I wish there was a similar solution that would allow for a hardtop.

Look here

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NOTE: The Maxx design will NOT fit under a hardtop. The original double hoop rollbar design is still available, and fits under hardtops (and soft tops). Hardtop owners should specify the Double Hoop Standard rollbars.

I am looking into one of these, but need to know the height from the package shelf to the top of the bar for both the Standard and Maxx. I may be too tall for either.

01-16-2008, 12:13 PM

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woot. I would have never found out about the FM free shipping offer. Thanks RotorNut.

I think I'm gonna get an M1 for my tricked out whip.

01-16-2008, 12:38 PM

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I would get an M2 if you ever want to get a hardtop or glass rear window. My M1 had to go bye-bye b/c it wouldn't fit under my HT

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01-16-2008, 12:57 PM

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ahh ****. Thanks for the tip.

on FM's site it reads:

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The Sport is Hard Dog's best all-around roll bar and is our favorite for street use. It works with both hard and soft tops without problems and does not affect seat travel.

Is that inaccurate?

01-16-2008, 01:57 PM

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I had the M1 HardCore Double Diagonal
But I've heard that if you get fancy slim profile latches that you can squeeze the top over the bar.

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01-16-2008, 02:13 PM

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Yeah, I ordered the M1 HardCore HardTop Double Diagonal because I like my side latches, wanted the harness bar instead of tabs, didn't want to deal with the bolt-in harness bar, and because I sincerely doubt I'll ever get a soft top with a glass rear window.

If you have the normal HardCore, and you can fit a hardtop over the bar (I read that very few people have issues fitting a normal HC bar under a hardtop, the ones that do usually have a car that has been wrecked or a package tray has gotten tweaked in some odd way), look here for the low profile latches. Apparently an ongoing group buy: http://www.clubroadster.net/forum/vi...atrush&start=0

01-16-2008, 04:39 PM

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Quote:

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That Boss Frog is sick. I wish there was a similar solution that would allow for a hardtop.

non-maxx version clears hard top. those things are expensive though :/
mine came out to like $800+ for everything. could have gone with a roll cage for $100 more...

01-17-2008, 12:18 AM

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non-maxx version clears hard top. those things are expensive though :/
mine came out to like $800+ for everything. could have gone with a roll cage for $100 more...

the standard is the same prcie as the max....