Roll over protection on convertable GT

Exseque · March 3rd, 2007, 12:54 PM

I have just bought the Coupe GT now cos I could not find any roll over protection( pop up bars etc) on the conv.
Ford were no use so as far as I could see there is nothing?
I had a BMW 328 conv in the UK and that had two strutts that popped up at the rear in case of roll over and the front screen frame would support the weight of the car.
I am amazed that the Mustange conv seems to have nothing?

Goldenpony · March 3rd, 2007, 03:31 PM

I have read that the windshield frame will support the weight in case of a rollover, couldn't swear to it.

Modern_Muscle · March 7th, 2007, 10:02 AM

Livermoreperformance.com has rollbars, if you want to go that route...

psycho bob · March 7th, 2007, 01:15 PM

Originally Posted by Goldenpony

I have read that the windshield frame will support the weight in case of a rollover, couldn't swear to it.

good thing you didn't swear to it.....check this out

http://www.mustangforums.com/m_2220418/tm.htm

Exseque · March 8th, 2007, 12:47 PM

Glad I didnt buy the conv and got the coupe instead!
I found lots of places that provide what looks like a roll bar but is cosmetic and just houses a high rear brake light. Looks great but no help in a roll over.
Conv drivers beware, look at the link from Pyyco bob, above, and think about getting some sort of protection.

Stay safe

Mikey

TCSoff · July 9th, 2007, 06:38 PM

Those unfortunate pics of the rollover accident involved extremely unusual circumstances... So while a roll bar would be the smart thing to do... I'm looking at the odds...

Even in aggressive driving, I think you'd have to work extremely hard to flip a 3500-lb (GT) 2005+ 'Stang, especially when the top is retracted. With roof down, the vehicle is anything but top-heavy and in fact the weight of the roof's mechanicals and braces is redistributed below the beltline. That, combined with the 'Stang's very wide track to begin with...

odiaz · July 9th, 2007, 09:48 PM

I agree, I've been driving convertibles for 30 years and have never flipped one. The odds of flipping one are slight and the joy from driving with the top down far outweigh the odds or a rollover accident.

IF you're going to drive in fear that you will be in a rollover accident then you might as well stay in your house because the odds of an airplane falling out of the sky and killing you are about the same

March 3rd, 2007, 12:54 PM	#1
Exseque Regular Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 54	Roll over protection on convertable GT I have just bought the Coupe GT now cos I could not find any roll over protection( pop up bars etc) on the conv. Ford were no use so as far as I could see there is nothing? I had a BMW 328 conv in the UK and that had two strutts that popped up at the rear in case of roll over and the front screen frame would support the weight of the car. I am amazed that the Mustange conv seems to have nothing?

March 7th, 2007, 10:02 AM	#3
Modern_Muscle Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 1,166	Livermoreperformance.com has rollbars, if you want to go that route... __________________ 2005 GT, Bolt-Ons, into a 40mph headwind, 13.0 @ 105.5...UGH 1993 XJ 4x4 4.0 M5 214k mile hoss! 2006 F150 Crew Cab...Work Truck

July 9th, 2007, 06:38 PM	#6
TCSoff Newbie Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5	Rollover 'vert Those unfortunate pics of the rollover accident involved extremely unusual circumstances... So while a roll bar would be the smart thing to do... I'm looking at the odds... Even in aggressive driving, I think you'd have to work extremely hard to flip a 3500-lb (GT) 2005+ 'Stang, especially when the top is retracted. With roof down, the vehicle is anything but top-heavy and in fact the weight of the roof's mechanicals and braces is redistributed below the beltline. That, combined with the 'Stang's very wide track to begin with...

July 9th, 2007, 09:48 PM	#7
odiaz Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 38	I agree, I've been driving convertibles for 30 years and have never flipped one. The odds of flipping one are slight and the joy from driving with the top down far outweigh the odds or a rollover accident. IF you're going to drive in fear that you will be in a rollover accident then you might as well stay in your house because the odds of an airplane falling out of the sky and killing you are about the same __________________ My Mods How To Articles

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March 3rd, 2007, 03:31 PM	#2
Goldenpony Regular Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 139	I have read that the windshield frame will support the weight in case of a rollover, couldn't swear to it.

March 8th, 2007, 12:47 PM	#5
Exseque Regular Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 54	Glad I didnt buy the conv and got the coupe instead! I found lots of places that provide what looks like a roll bar but is cosmetic and just houses a high rear brake light. Looks great but no help in a roll over. Conv drivers beware, look at the link from Pyyco bob, above, and think about getting some sort of protection. Stay safe Mikey

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