https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...ars-coupe.html

heres he link to the info you need. Several members posted info about this mod and I posted step by step photos to help. I had the template last and sent it to TVT so they could produce them to help us from having to search so hard for the thing! My advice, spend the 149 and get the autogrimming ones. Also, be advised, they have a slight forward tilt that prevents the seat from goind/reclining all the way...about 1 inch less but Im 5.6 so I still fit OK. this was actually an easy mod to do

Great luck

Curtis

 

I will try and get the template out this week to Ray who will post it over at CICCI, been buried the past few weeks. Steve I will send yours, the PO has been buried in snow and the lines are out the door when Ive been. I think someone else has the originals, I have copies and the directions.
I also want to remind folks that are going this route to buy the more expensive bars, the 49$ SLK Bars are nice looking but the hardware they hook up to will have to be modified to work with the hook up in the coupe.
I will probably be switching mine at some point.
Pat

 

Pat
Thank you so much for your advice here - I see this as a summer job (its too cold here to working outside) so no rush my friend. This is a great mod but can see a bit of a fiddle with the trim. Are you saying that the mounting tab brackets on the cheaper bars do not match up properly with the brackets on the car bulkhead behind the seat?

Cheers
Steve

 

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I am sure I have the cheaper set...I need to dig out the photos from this thread to see which ones I have for sure....If I have the right ones, then on the coupe they go...if not, maybe the tabs can be moved, or maybe I will have to scrap these, and buy the others....but, to answer your question, the tabs are placed differently on the cheaper set...

 

Thanks doc - you are a mine of information, I am keen to do this mod but of course you have to have the right parts. Pity you cant use the ones you have bought - may be a bit of tweaking with the mounting somehow. Good luck with the project

 

If I could see a set of the correct bars, I know I could cut and reweld the tabs to the right location...we shall see...sounds a "must" do project though....they look really great from the ones I have seen at the Dragon gtg....

 

they're on page 2

 

i am trying to install the role bars without a template...it is like pulling nails...i have spent 45 minutes taking the car apart,,and 5 hours wondering whether to cut the plastic....aaaargh....there dont seem to be any realistic reference points to work off!

 

any chance of you sending that template to me

 

Any luck with tracking down this template? I'd like to use this as well. As you can see from the following response I got today from Anthony(TVT), they don't have it. Does anyone know who the Texas member may be?
From Anthony (TVT): "Hello, I had this template last year, but have since passed it on to another forum member. I do not remember his name, but he was in Texas I believe.

 

If you purchase the Auto Grimming Stainless Roll Bar (Sport Bars). I can set you up with a template,also with start to finish mod directions. Squirrel Crusher

 

Don, Thank you for the offer. John (Boiler) has already sent me your hand written instructions, but getting that template from you would be fantastic and much appreciated. I'll PM you with my address, and when I get yours I'll send you a sixpack; at least some money to go buy a sixpack. Bob

 

Just saw this ....let me know I still have a copy of the template if you need it.

 

Thank you for the offer. Looks like Squirrel Crusher will be sending me the template already. I sure appreciate the show of support that comes from the Forum members here to those that need help with "mods & stuff". It's just like family; gotta love it! Thanks again, Bob

 

I know this an old thread, but has any one got the template for using the R170 MB Bars?

 

I'm pretty sure I still have this, but it's buried a bit in the garage. I'll need a few days to get to it; busy right now. Send me a P.M. w/ your address and I'd be happy to send it out when I can.

 

PM sent, many thanks!

 

Steve, if you want the write up of the instructions, I have it as a PDF if you send me your email address I will get it right over...

 

That would be fantastic - pm sent

 

would it be possible for me to get a copy as well?