Pierre Gillet Posted February 2, 2002 Share Posted February 2, 2002 I find the standard roll bar a little bit skinny. Since the FIA is not available for left hand drive cars, I might be considering the R500 one if the tube diameter was larger. Is it the case? And how is it specced? Would a standard hood fit? Your input would be highly appreciated. Cheers, Pierre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Bowden Posted February 2, 2002 Share Posted February 2, 2002 The Caterham parts CD shows a LH FIA Bar part No. 79033 cost £164.50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAM Posted February 3, 2002 Share Posted February 3, 2002 I have the R500 roll bar on my 7. The main tubes are about 4.5cm in diameter, the stays just over 3cm. It does look much chunkier than the standard one. I also have (what I think is) a standard hood and it does fit. The retaining straps of the hood bag came with some extension pieces to go round the tubes. JAM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre Gillet Posted February 3, 2002 Author Share Posted February 3, 2002 Thanks guys. I figure taht the R500 tube steel spec must be the same as for the standard one. Cheers, Pierre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre Gillet Posted February 3, 2002 Author Share Posted February 3, 2002 Also does anybody know if the R500 roll bar fits on a standard 1.6K de Dion 1997? ...and its price? Pierre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre Gillet Posted February 3, 2002 Author Share Posted February 3, 2002 ...and finally, I figure that the boot cover must be different. Pierre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules Martin Posted February 6, 2002 Share Posted February 6, 2002 Pierre, If you are interested, my R500 FIA roll bar could be for sale (I have fitted a full roll cage). I don't particularly want to sell it, but if you are in need,I could be tempted! E.mail me privately. Regards, Jules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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