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Post by bigfresh on Nov 1, 2014 20:10:28 GMT 12
Hi,is there any way I can have a rollbar and rear seats in a vehicle at the same time? Thanks.
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Post by Leon on Nov 3, 2014 8:31:42 GMT 12
Good morning,
Unfortunately there is almost no way to have a rollbar, and rear seats in a vehicle at the same time.
The bars intrude into the passenger space, so present too much of an increased hazard to rear passengers.
Basically, a big metal bar, even if you pad it a lot, remains a big metal bar, and presents more danger to breakable parts of your passenger than would the unmodified car interior.
So, bars go in, back seats come out.
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Post by bigfresh on Nov 3, 2014 12:48:30 GMT 12
But how do some Jeeps get away with it? Would a bar behind the front seats and one by the tailgate connected on both sides at the top where the bar is bent pass? Like a cage I guess. Thanks.
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Post by bigfresh on Nov 3, 2014 13:01:18 GMT 12
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Post by Leon on Nov 3, 2014 15:29:07 GMT 12
But how do some Jeeps get away with it? Would a bar behind the front seats and one by the tailgate connected on both sides at the top where the bar is bent pass? Like a cage I guess. Thanks. OEM fitment, rather than a modification would be my guess. If you're looking at getting bars put into a vehicle, I'd suggest taking your vehicle in to see a certifier. That way he can examine (and measure) the space in your vehicle, and advise what parts of your interior can be fitted with what type of additional equipment. In the meantime, I'd suggest it could be worth your reading our Interior Impact standard, so when your certifier starts talking A, B, C zones, H points, and so forth, it doesn't sound completely like an alien language. www.lvvta.org.nz/documents/standards/LVVTA_STD_Interior_Impact.pdfMaybe also the same chapter from the NZTA Virm vehicleinspection.nzta.govt.nz/virms/in-service-wof-and-cof/general/vehicle-interior |
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Post by bigfresh on Nov 3, 2014 15:47:00 GMT 12
Thanks for the advice. Much appreciated.
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