***Should I Install HOOPS???***
05-20-2011, 08:49 PM
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***Should I Install HOOPS???***
I have these temporary in place, just slide over carpet for some pics. I would like some of your thoughts cause once these bad boys get installed with epoxy, they are not coming out! Your thoughts and opinions will help me decide! Thanks
05-20-2011, 09:52 PM
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Nice, I went to a car show last year and a guy had the chrome hoops like you have BUT they were duck taped ,he said he didnt want to drill holes in his car lmao............!
05-20-2011, 10:04 PM
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You know my vote! 
Black chrome would also look good against your black decklid, however I think the regular chrome matches up with your wheels better.
Black chrome would also look good against your black decklid, however I think the regular chrome matches up with your wheels better.
05-20-2011, 10:08 PM
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Duct Tape, WOW thats funny.
I like the look with and without them, I just don't want the cockpit to look to busy and cluttered. It's a hard choice as they can't be easily removed if I want a change or get tired of them. This is a very hard mod to decide as it's going to cost a lot of time and money to remove, more replies the better!
I like the look with and without them, I just don't want the cockpit to look to busy and cluttered. It's a hard choice as they can't be easily removed if I want a change or get tired of them. This is a very hard mod to decide as it's going to cost a lot of time and money to remove, more replies the better!
05-20-2011, 10:26 PM
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05-20-2011, 10:27 PM
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They definitely do really bring out your chrome wheels. However, I still like the clean look of just the black and millennium yellow. Plus it would just be one more thing to have to clean and polish on a regular basis!
05-20-2011, 10:37 PM
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I have an all-black interior, so I think the chrome adds some needed bling. This cockpit already has mutliple colors with the two-tone seats and black decklid. It looks good now.
Brian, you seem hesitent to pull the trigger so it's probably a good idea to shelve this mod for awhile. You can always add them later.
05-20-2011, 10:52 PM
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I'm looking at the car and pics and I am leaning towards the real install!
I have always been a fan of the 65 Shelby Roadster, and these hoops seem to remind me of one of the greatest cars ever built, I think it gives a vert that roadster look!
I have always been a fan of the 65 Shelby Roadster, and these hoops seem to remind me of one of the greatest cars ever built, I think it gives a vert that roadster look!
05-21-2011, 09:46 AM
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I'm pretty sure that these will be going on, a lot of positive feedback, and my wife likes them as she states they are another place to hold onto when the pedal hits the floor!
05-21-2011, 11:02 AM
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Just racing-level roll bars. These hoops are purely cosmetic.
I took an online GM survey that requested input into their new designs and I requested that the C7 convertibles have actual roll over protection similar to the functional seat hoops found on Mercedes, BWM and Porsche convertibles. Hopefully GM acts on that.
I took an online GM survey that requested input into their new designs and I requested that the C7 convertibles have actual roll over protection similar to the functional seat hoops found on Mercedes, BWM and Porsche convertibles. Hopefully GM acts on that.
