Now that I am getting somewhat faster (but still MUCH slower than the fast S2K guys ), I have been considering getting a roll bar. However, I LOVE the fact that our cars are convertible in SoCal, and I don't want to get a hardtop.

What manufacturers make roll bars that still allow us the functionality of our convertible softtop? Cost? Also cost of labor at local shops in OC/LA. Thanks!!!

Looks like Cusco makes a 4-point, just like in Rob's car:

 

for actual safety, the cusco cage is not really worth much. many people on here, and sometime in the future me, have the harddog rollbar. which as you can see in two pics at the bottom works with the softtop.

http://www.bethania-garage.com/s2000.htm

 

some testimonials to show how well the harddog rollbar works...http://www.bethania-garage.com/testimonials.htm

 

If the softtop is important enough to you, then it does seem like the Harddog bar is the best way to go. Be aware that this is necessarily a compromise, however. You can build a bar with much better geometry if you decide to eliminate the softtop.

 

I 110% understand...but I am looking for the best compromise between a street-driven convertible S2K w/ convertible PLUS track-driven S2K.

Other than the Harddog, other options? Where in SoCal can I get the Harddog, plus cost of labor? Thanks!

 

there are a few how-to's on here describing the install step by step with pics and it looks like it would be a doable home instal

 

Just have harddog ship it to you. That will be cheaper than the only real alternative, which would be having somebody custom weld one for you.

I wouldn't trust those JDM-style bars myself, but they might be better than nothing.

 

It is a home install for some, but not others. It took me about 16 hours to install my Elda bar. IMHO, a garage is mandatory, because it will probably be left in pieces overnight.

If you plan on trimming the interior parts, you will need a lot more time.

 

here are a few pics of my harddog. It isn't welded yet, but this spring will be my first with it. Soft top fits over it perfectly and this bar gives much more leg room than a cusco. Notice there the mounting plates for the rollbar are...



And the harnesses that aren't installed yet

 

Do I understand that you intend to anchor your harness to those rings I see there? IMO, you are being very foolish. That beam is not designed to take that load.