ar design

But I want to see what real-world problems there are (if any) if I have to remove it totally.

Audiboy

frame. If that safety bar was meant to add to stiffening, the impact absorbers can prematurely wear out - my 2 cents

However, it is defintely there for impact protection and safety. Perhaps you can replace it with a chrome moly piping of adequate size custom bent around your mod?

fredfromny

Thanks for clarifying. Sorry to come across like an ahole. Those 5 mph parts can save your life not only through structural integrity but through material properties as well. Cheers!

ar design

I do realize that it is there for a reason. What I will replace it with is plenty strong.....

I spent a bit of time reading up on it, and it is basically there to absorb a bit of impact - it shears off the mount points fairly easily. However, at high speeds, I dont see it doing much.

And yea, I will be replacing it with something stronger and thicker. Probably not as impact-absorbing, but good enough. the 5-point harness should make up for any lack of safety

OldSchool AG

the unibody is designed with crumple zones to absorb some of the energy from such impacts.

ar design

Cool, I wanted to confirm that. Thankyee Old School!

GorTT

even in a high-speed crash, so you are losing some protection in those in addition to the low-speed loss (presuming you weren't replacing it with anything).

swishh

WOW! Thats the first hardtop I have seen for TT! Nice

fredfromny

I don't think it suddenly vaporizes after 2.5 MPH. You can see from the pic that it is a substantial piece of metal.