I've got a related question. I'm most likely going to get the M2 HDHC, but since I need a new top should I just not sweat the rear glass since it says it's not really compatible with anything but the OEM rear glass?
And I'm in the market too
I want to put a bar in my '95, but I'm not sure which way to go. I have it narrowed down to 4 different ones.
- M2 Sport - 1.5 diameter tubing, 26.5" from windshield header and 19" tall
- Ace - 1.75 diameter tubing, 28.5" from windshield header and 18" tall
- Deuce - 1.75 diameter tubing, 29" from windshield header and 18" tall
- M2HCHT - 1.75 diameter tubing, 26.5" from windshield header and 19" tall
I'll never pass a broomstick test with the stock seats no matter which bar I install. Obviously the farther back the bar sits, the shorter it is. I plan to 'test sit' a bunch of them at Rogue's place tomorrow!
Which bar did you buy and why?
EDIT - If anyone has a bar they want to sell, let me know!
Last edited by sammm; 05-21-2010 at 07:28 AM.
I've got a related question. I'm most likely going to get the M2 HDHC, but since I need a new top should I just not sweat the rear glass since it says it's not really compatible with anything but the OEM rear glass?
And I'm in the market too
I think it's the diagonals that get in the way of a glass window. You could put a plastic window top on. It would be cheaper and there would be no bar issues.
I have the last 2 on your list. The Deuce (and the ace) is not as high as the M2HCHT (and sport), but it also doesn't mess with the seatbelt like the M2HCHT (and sport).
I have an M1 HDHCDD, non hardtop, with harness bar. The harness bar does not allow me to put even my plastic window down.
I got this one because it is Solo2, what ever that is, legal. And, it is double diagonal. And, I got a sweet deal from SteveE on the previously owned but never "used" roll bar. Plus, it came with a camera mount already on the harness bar.
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If you were as slow as me, you wouldn't be afraid either.
1994 M Edition
CSP 67
I've got MiataMike's old M2 Sport. Works great with the glass-window Robbins top and it's supposed to be hard top friendly (although I haven't tried it yet).
'94 Black & Black & Tan
'99 head swap, JR header, TDR intake & header blanket, MegaSquirt, RB hollow bar, Tein Flex, 15x8 6ULs, HD M2 Sport, FM cat, Borla cat-back, black '95M interior, MOMO Zebrano, IL Motorsport console...
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8/16/08 (bone stock): 103.1 hp/99.0 lb-ft - Dynojet
8/23/08 (Borla cat-back): 108.2 hp/104.1 lb-ft - Dynojet
8/13/11 (more stuff...): 126 hp/116 lb-ft - Mustang dyno
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I have the M2HDHC (hardtop) with a single diag. I have my seat set back and reclined to where my surf board is wedged under the main hoop. Thankfully I didn't bang my head on the bar in the accident the other day. further back is good thing if you are tall. (I'm 5'11" and have a longish torso). I'd let you test mine, but its sitting at Stuarts PnB waiting on an appraiser.
Of note, mine is a single diag. and my glass window catches on the diag. I didn't have that problem on my old double diag. bar in my '97 with a '99 top.
2013 Mazda2 slushbox daily
1993 Miata (future exocet donor)
M2 HDHCSD because it was for sale by a forum member for a good price. I like this bar and it works with my aftermarket top that has a glass rear window. The only other bar that I might like to have instead of this one is one that works with a hard top (The M2 HDHC bars won't work with a hard top in an NA correct?). But really, I think I'd rather drive top down at the track anyway.
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Here is a thread showing the pics of mine when I had the surfboard seats. It's a m2 sport with a double diagonal and it shows clearance from top.
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http://forum.miata.net/vb/showthread.php?t=212709
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