Stainless Roll Bars (Sport Bars)
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Re: Stainless Roll Bars (Sport Bars)
Originally Posted by wristcut
New to the thread with question about coupe roll bars. Are the SLK type the same as the Crossfire Roadster? I have 2007 Roadster Crossfire bars for my 2007 Crossfire coupe. It would be nice if I could put these in easy. Please respond.
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Re: Stainless Roll Bars (Sport Bars)
if i may weigh in on this. if the slk roll bars are used on a convertible you need to know if they meet the TUV requirments. this is the saftey rating of parts to be installed in germany and most of europe.
i did a pretty though search of the american sellers and only 1 dealer had TUV approved rollbars. use of "cosmetic only " rollbars may put you in danger if involved in a rollover accident. these bars all look alike but may not be up to safety standards.
just be careful
i did a pretty though search of the american sellers and only 1 dealer had TUV approved rollbars. use of "cosmetic only " rollbars may put you in danger if involved in a rollover accident. these bars all look alike but may not be up to safety standards.
just be careful
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Re: Stainless Roll Bars (Sport Bars)
just installed the autogrimmig roll bars on my '04. i got the template from squirrelcrusher & rush, and it worked *perfectly* 
no more half-a$$ed job with the OE XF bars... i got a new bulkhead cover and did it the right way.
these look great.
the next person that wants the template, please PM me!
no more half-a$$ed job with the OE XF bars... i got a new bulkhead cover and did it the right way.
these look great.
the next person that wants the template, please PM me!
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Re: Stainless Roll Bars (Sport Bars)
thought Id bump this thread up. Found r 170 slk roll bars on ebay from raceland, sparks,NV for 49 and free shipping, new. I see the ones from autogrimming for 149. Wondering if this is a great deal or is there something about the autogrimming thats worth an extra 100. Both look similar. Squirrel crusher????
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Re: Stainless Roll Bars (Sport Bars)
Originally Posted by green-ghost
thought Id bump this thread up. Found r 170 slk roll bars on ebay from raceland, sparks,NV for 49 and free shipping, new. I see the ones from autogrimming for 149. Wondering if this is a great deal or is there something about the autogrimming thats worth an extra 100. Both look similar. Squirrel crusher????
heres the ones from autogrimmimg for 149
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Re: Stainless Roll Bars (Sport Bars)
I have a set like that...I thought about putting them on, but decided not to....guess I should sell them...I'll take them to the dragon next weekend if anyone there is interested...won't get enough out them to ship them...
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Re: Stainless Roll Bars (Sport Bars)
Patpur pm'd me and related he had installed the $49 set with difficulty. Others say the autogrimming bars are a piece of cake to install. A closer look at the pictures I posted eariler, it appears the autogrimming's set's first or (top) bolting tab is closer to the polished (exposed fatter part) of the rollbar, aprox 1". The $49 set's top tab seems to be about 2" from the polished (exposed) part. Is this an illusion or perhaps the reason why the 2 sets seem to differ in installation effort?
I can really use some input/help on this one guys as there doesn't seem to be any posts with pics of this installation so Im sorta driving blind
I can really use some input/help on this one guys as there doesn't seem to be any posts with pics of this installation so Im sorta driving blind
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Re: Stainless Roll Bars (Sport Bars)
I will have them at the Dragon, first $50 gets them....I was only going to install them if they would help pass NHRA tech inspection, which they won't....
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Re: Stainless Roll Bars (Sport Bars)
use the 150 I used and fitted the 50 ones was not a piece of cake and did not look good.
the 150 slid in like glass and look good see my photos. there was a template can't remember who i sent it too.
good luck
otis
the 150 slid in like glass and look good see my photos. there was a template can't remember who i sent it too.
good luck
otis
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Re: Stainless Roll Bars (Sport Bars)
OK, decided to get the autogrimming for 149, but am holding off until I can track down the template for it. Taking everything apart will be a bear but theres enough info on the forum to walk me thru....pics would help so Im going to take them when I do it. Anyone that can provide a pic of the tab part that breaks off so eaisily it would be appreciated.
Keeping fingers crossed. If anyone can provide info concerning the template for autogrimming roll bars PLEASE help me out
Keeping fingers crossed. If anyone can provide info concerning the template for autogrimming roll bars PLEASE help me out
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Re: Stainless Roll Bars (Sport Bars)
No Problem With Any Tabs This Bar Does Not Have The Tab For The Wind Shield That Is On Convertable.
Otis
TEMPLATE HERE https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...ight=ROLL+BARS
Otis
TEMPLATE HERE https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...ight=ROLL+BARS
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Re: Stainless Roll Bars (Sport Bars)
Originally Posted by wristcut
New to the thread with question about coupe roll bars. Are the SLK type the same as the Crossfire Roadster? I have 2007 Roadster Crossfire bars for my 2007 Crossfire coupe. It would be nice if I could put these in easy. Please respond.
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is that your car? lot of work done to the interior and the hood too. very nice... more pics??
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Re: Stainless Roll Bars (Sport Bars)
Hello, the $49 bars do not have the extra tab hardware for the little rear window to attach when top is down. They are a direct bolt in on SLK 320/ Crossfire Coupe but require time to slide into position because of the Coupes low roof. I have no skills so I have a shop that will perform the work and Guarantee it. I got my Bars on Ebay for $79. I over paid it seems.
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Re: Stainless Roll Bars (Sport Bars)
Just been reading these threads with interest - Im I right to assume then that the MB SLK 320 bars are the ones to use?
Could anyone mail me the template to the UK?
or can I make my own template?
What trim has to be removed?
How are the bars fixed?
All advice appreciated - this is my next mod!
Steve
Could anyone mail me the template to the UK?
or can I make my own template?
What trim has to be removed?
How are the bars fixed?
All advice appreciated - this is my next mod!
Steve
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Re: Stainless Roll Bars (Sport Bars)
Originally Posted by Squirrel Crusher
I just finished installing mirror finished stainless steel roll bars in my SRT-6 Coupe made for 98-04 SLK230 Roadster(R170). Can't tell them from crome and much bigger diameter and heavier than the factory roadster roll bar. No taps that show! I had ordered 4 factory roadster gromets and they were so tiny I took them back to the dealer. The roll bars came with a stainless plate and cheap looking gromets. Didn't use either. Don't use the stainless plate that comes with the bars for a template pattern. (It's not accurate!) I't took me three cardboard patterns before getting my pattern perfect. Just have to use a 2 9/16 hole saw to drill 4 holes thru the removed plastic cover that caps off the wall between our seats and trunk. I don't even need cover up gromets but I came up with a much more stylish tapered gromet that's a perfect pipe diameter fit. If you take the lid off a toilet tank. Look inside and in the middle you will see the one inch overflow tube that has the flush flapper attached to it. This flush assembley has a tapered neopreme seal thats (inside) the tank that you can hardly see because of the flush flapper seat. You can buy these neopreme seals seperate at plumbing supply for $1.50 each. Not to be confused with a thick ugly spunge rubber spud gasket that goes (outside) the tank between the tank and bowl. No metal cutting anywhere whats so ever or any bending for mounting the bars. Wiggle them in from behind the seat only. They will hit the head liner if you try installing from the trunk.The 4 bolt mounting holes are already factory drilled into our coupes on each side and there is a bottom stop for them to rest on. Had to buy eight washers and eight bolts #8 metric one inch long. Ten pounds free shipping weight. I've seen the same part number on E-Bay for $249.00. Bought mine on E-Bay thru Autogrimming.com for $149.00 SKU number> RB-SLK Squirrel Crusher
Can you give any advice on removing the plastic trim cover that needs to drilled, and let me know what other trim needs to come out,
Im in UK so do you how I can get the template!
Thanks
Steve
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