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Old Nov 4, 2009 | 10:38 PM
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Default Re: roadster sport bars... on a coupe!

Well all done, just ran out of time to tighten and button it all back up. Took lots of pics too. Funny thing, I ended up doing the install with a flashlight in my mouth and using both hands to fit it in. Found out you cant do one side then the other, have to fit them both in simultaniously. I used a 2 1/2 drill saw and it ended up being off just enough that the bulkhead slid down ok but wont slide back up (hung up). Still I managed to get 3 or the bolts in. Used Squirrel Crushers toilet shank washers for an excellent look, they also hide the gaps if your off some like mine was. Good to know about breaking that tab off on the install, Id of never seen that one coming. Here are the pics, sorry they are out of sequence.

The elusive screw that falls into oblivion. Any size self tapping screw is an ok replacement. When putting it back together, ensure the small clip this screw goes into is ligned up.







heres the #8 torx screws/plate removed



drilling after template



This is whats under the plastic bulkhead cover. The primer gray cut outs are where the roll bars slide in. Peel the carpet back a bit and you will see the rollbars bolt holes line up. Dont pull the carpet away to much or the speaker cover will pop off and break some


this whats going on with the top hook on the map pocket, I found my multi tool in here still in the bag!. Just pull each top corner towards the window of your car and they come right out



heres the famous trim part that seems to break tabs. Notice the tab with 2 arrows, I didnt pay attention to it at first but it slips into another trim part in the trunk, eaisily overlooked and a PITA to get back in correctly.




Carpet pulled back and you can see where the bolts go




here they are all done



The problems I encountered are 1. When prying up the seatbelt trim part (by rear window) the screwdriver popped it up but to much force scratched my tint...be gentle. 2.The bulkhead and seatbelt trim pieces did not fit back 100 % right and it caused a SLIGHT misalignment visible only in the cargo area but the roll bars are worth it. 3. Pay attention to the small clips and tabs that need to be properly aligned when putting it back together. One tab for the umbrella hook came loose and prevented my bulkhead from popping into place. I had to undo all the rollbar bolts to get to it. Again, watch the little things. Im sending the template and directions to TVT so they can tweek them. Thanks to everyone who helped.



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