Impact Bars (inside doors)

kezy219 · 2008-04-24 18:24:51

Geez, talk about hardcore! :eek2:

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May 9, 2008 | 04:25 AM

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Geez, talk about hardcore!

May 22, 2008 | 06:04 PM

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I didn't use any special tools I used an angle grinder to remove the nut inserts, then cut the bar in half with my cutoff wheel.

May 22, 2008 | 09:46 PM

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I'll be safe mine will be in the garage for the next decade lol.

I can come crash into it still if you would like?

May 22, 2008 | 11:26 PM

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I can come crash into it still if you would like?

LOL I could drop a broom on it and it would probably cave in, not much left of the door.

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May 23, 2008 | 12:23 AM

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^ That's what the cage is for.

If someone runs into your door even with all that stuff in it your door is going to get trashed. They're basically just a few layers of SMC.

May 23, 2008 | 07:42 AM

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hey ragen what do you do about window action??

May 23, 2008 | 12:14 PM

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hey ragen what do you do about window action??

I'm going to run a frame and lexan windows. The door is much lighter now, but it is still very firm and opens and closes really smooth, unlike a lot of glass doors that pretty much feel like they are flimsy.

Jun 11, 2008 | 10:29 PM

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Sorry to bring up an old thread. But what about safety compromises? This is 100% my daily driver, but if someone decides to t-bone me or my passenger, will taking these bars out be worth it?

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Jun 11, 2008 | 11:33 PM

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Sorry to bring up an old thread. But what about safety compromises? This is 100% my daily driver, but if someone decides to t-bone me or my passenger, will taking these bars out be worth it?

Who needs legs, you'll go faster without them, plus you can run hand controls I bet the reaction time is faster

Aug 14, 2008 | 10:13 PM

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I was actually able to get the front 2 10mm bolts out without too much trouble just using a short 10mm wrench. Now the 15mm in the back is what's giving me a problem. I can't get wrench on it, and I can't get a ratchet on it. I guess i'm going to have to find one of those sockets that you use with a wrench. Oh well, I was hoping I would be able to avoid needing any special tools

Aug 14, 2008 | 11:18 PM

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did mine!!! i used a dremel and grinded the backs of the bolts. it was easy and took about an hour for both doors. i used a holesaw and cut a hole in the bottom corner of the doors to get the bars out. i dont mind having a hole in the bottom of my doors

Aug 15, 2008 | 12:34 AM

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How much do the impact bars weigh?

Aug 15, 2008 | 01:46 AM

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not quite sure. the weight reduction list says 20lbs but they feel lighter than that

Aug 15, 2008 | 06:48 AM

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not quite sure. the weight reduction list says 20lbs but they feel lighter than that

^^ I see you are still taking stuff out of your car +1!

I thought those door bars were pretty heavy.

Aug 15, 2008 | 11:38 AM

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^^ I see you are still taking stuff out of your car +1!

I thought those door bars were pretty heavy.

lol ya everytime the weight reduction list gets updated i also update the car.
this website keeps me busy. i think im bout finished moddding the ss tho

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