# Hard Dog- A Hairdresser's Best Friend **URL:** \ **Category:** Shift518 Automotive\ **Created:** [August 14, 2008, 7:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hard-dog-a-hairdressers-best-friend/238355 "2008-08-14T19:45:21Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 14\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![OsoiNA6](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/osoina6/32/6301_2.png) [@OsoiNA6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/OsoiNA6)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2008, 7:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hard-dog-a-hairdressers-best-friend/238355/1 "2008-08-14T19:45:21Z")
Not sure where to put this but mods feel free to move: **Background** My car needs this to see an open track one of these days, and thanks to RSS feeds / craigslist / crazedlist / and last but not least, Vlad himself backing out on this deal, I found myself a cheap ($280) way to get the car “legit”… (Now, for the driver, maybe after I spend $280 on liqs and lap dances I can get smooth enough behind the wheel) But I digress… Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you the Hard Dog Hard Bar! (applause) (here photographed in its glory upon pickup in Brooklyn) ![http://i333.photobucket.com/albums/m380/ajg914/Miata%20Pics/1800%20Swap/tn_P1040205.jpg](http://i333.photobucket.com/albums/m380/ajg914/Miata%20Pics/1800%20Swap/tn_P1040205.jpg) Took it home… Now seats gotta go! ![](http://i333.photobucket.com/albums/m380/ajg914/Miata%20Pics/Rollbar%20Install/P1040220.jpg) So does a bunch of rear carpet, a metal plate, and noise deadening shite from behind “the office” ![http://i333.photobucket.com/albums/m380/ajg914/Miata%20Pics/Rollbar%20Install/P1040221.jpg](http://i333.photobucket.com/albums/m380/ajg914/Miata%20Pics/Rollbar%20Install/P1040221.jpg) Peep the fresh interior! ![](http://i333.photobucket.com/albums/m380/ajg914/Miata%20Pics/Rollbar%20Install/P1040222.jpg) Need clearance for bar = Break out Aviation snips Terrible job on driver side ![http://i333.photobucket.com/albums/m380/ajg914/Miata%20Pics/Rollbar%20Install/P1040224.jpg](http://i333.photobucket.com/albums/m380/ajg914/Miata%20Pics/Rollbar%20Install/P1040224.jpg) followed by similar botched attempt on passenger side ![](http://i333.photobucket.com/albums/m380/ajg914/Miata%20Pics/Rollbar%20Install/P1040227.jpg) It’s all good now though ;D ![http://i333.photobucket.com/albums/m380/ajg914/Miata%20Pics/Rollbar%20Install/P1040228.jpg](http://i333.photobucket.com/albums/m380/ajg914/Miata%20Pics/Rollbar%20Install/P1040228.jpg) Test fit (and I lifted it myself without scraping the paint = manly :banana) ![](http://i333.photobucket.com/albums/m380/ajg914/Miata%20Pics/Rollbar%20Install/P1040230.jpg) ![http://i333.photobucket.com/albums/m380/ajg914/Miata%20Pics/Rollbar%20Install/P1040232.jpg](http://i333.photobucket.com/albums/m380/ajg914/Miata%20Pics/Rollbar%20Install/P1040232.jpg) ![](http://i333.photobucket.com/albums/m380/ajg914/Miata%20Pics/Rollbar%20Install/P1040233.jpg) ![](http://i333.photobucket.com/albums/m380/ajg914/Miata%20Pics/Rollbar%20Install/P1040234.jpg) ![http://i333.photobucket.com/albums/m380/ajg914/Miata%20Pics/Rollbar%20Install/P1040235.jpg](http://i333.photobucket.com/albums/m380/ajg914/Miata%20Pics/Rollbar%20Install/P1040235.jpg) From outside the car = :giggedy :giggedy :banana :banana ![http://i333.photobucket.com/albums/m380/ajg914/Miata%20Pics/Rollbar%20Install/P1040238.jpg](http://i333.photobucket.com/albums/m380/ajg914/Miata%20Pics/Rollbar%20Install/P1040238.jpg) Gotta have new shiny **NUTZ** , no rusted out brown $hit stained ball stuff for this thang right here… ![http://i333.photobucket.com/albums/m380/ajg914/Miata%20Pics/Rollbar%20Install/P1040239.jpg](http://i333.photobucket.com/albums/m380/ajg914/Miata%20Pics/Rollbar%20Install/P1040239.jpg) Remove lower splash shields to make room ![http://i333.photobucket.com/albums/m380/ajg914/Miata%20Pics/Rollbar%20Install/P1040240.jpg](http://i333.photobucket.com/albums/m380/ajg914/Miata%20Pics/Rollbar%20Install/P1040240.jpg) Drill through the body ![](http://i333.photobucket.com/albums/m380/ajg914/Miata%20Pics/Rollbar%20Install/P1040242.jpg) Makin’ some more holes ![](http://i333.photobucket.com/albums/m380/ajg914/Miata%20Pics/Rollbar%20Install/P1040243.jpg) Time to break out the Ron Jeremy 12" Dong on the Drilly ![](http://i333.photobucket.com/albums/m380/ajg914/Miata%20Pics/Rollbar%20Install/P1040247.jpg) It ain’t for show, you need that **12" Play** to go deep… Ask R Kelly (after his trial) ![http://i333.photobucket.com/albums/m380/ajg914/Miata%20Pics/Rollbar%20Install/P1040248.jpg](http://i333.photobucket.com/albums/m380/ajg914/Miata%20Pics/Rollbar%20Install/P1040248.jpg) From under the car ![http://i333.photobucket.com/albums/m380/ajg914/Miata%20Pics/Rollbar%20Install/P1040252.jpg](http://i333.photobucket.com/albums/m380/ajg914/Miata%20Pics/Rollbar%20Install/P1040252.jpg) Lookin’ solid ![](http://i333.photobucket.com/albums/m380/ajg914/Miata%20Pics/Rollbar%20Install/P1040254.jpg) Bar In without metal parcel shelf dealo ![http://i333.photobucket.com/albums/m380/ajg914/Miata%20Pics/Rollbar%20Install/P1040257.jpg](http://i333.photobucket.com/albums/m380/ajg914/Miata%20Pics/Rollbar%20Install/P1040257.jpg) Interference with metal parcel shelf = Aviation Snips part II ![http://i333.photobucket.com/albums/m380/ajg914/Miata%20Pics/Rollbar%20Install/P1040258.jpg](http://i333.photobucket.com/albums/m380/ajg914/Miata%20Pics/Rollbar%20Install/P1040258.jpg) Sliding in the parcel shelf after cuttin’ ![http://i333.photobucket.com/albums/m380/ajg914/Miata%20Pics/Rollbar%20Install/P1040259.jpg](http://i333.photobucket.com/albums/m380/ajg914/Miata%20Pics/Rollbar%20Install/P1040259.jpg) Nice arcs here after some practice with the snips (and sobering up helps too?!) ![http://i333.photobucket.com/albums/m380/ajg914/Miata%20Pics/Rollbar%20Install/P1040260.jpg](http://i333.photobucket.com/albums/m380/ajg914/Miata%20Pics/Rollbar%20Install/P1040260.jpg) A few more cuts and… It’s all good now ![http://i333.photobucket.com/albums/m380/ajg914/Miata%20Pics/Rollbar%20Install/P1040262.jpg](http://i333.photobucket.com/albums/m380/ajg914/Miata%20Pics/Rollbar%20Install/P1040262.jpg) Back under the car… Hit the holes with some undercoat AKA **“thug juice”** ![http://i333.photobucket.com/albums/m380/ajg914/Miata%20Pics/Rollbar%20Install/P1040263.jpg](http://i333.photobucket.com/albums/m380/ajg914/Miata%20Pics/Rollbar%20Install/P1040263.jpg) Looks bad… Yet seals good, just like a nice piece of ponani Now!! Time to hit the interior panels to make more room 15 minutes with the Dremel and the snips per side and it’s lookin’ like a nice fit… ![](http://i333.photobucket.com/albums/m380/ajg914/Miata%20Pics/Rollbar%20Install/P1040266.jpg) The cleanest you’ll ever see my interior ![](http://i333.photobucket.com/albums/m380/ajg914/Miata%20Pics/Rollbar%20Install/P1040267.jpg) Except for this shot possibly? ![http://i333.photobucket.com/albums/m380/ajg914/Miata%20Pics/Rollbar%20Install/P1040268.jpg](http://i333.photobucket.com/albums/m380/ajg914/Miata%20Pics/Rollbar%20Install/P1040268.jpg) Bar’s in. That’s it (for now). Peace. EDIT: Now that the bar’s in, I need lateral support too for this fat a$$ (after whoring myself out… Two jars of Vaseline later… FINALLY scrimped the $75 together for the passenger bracket) Eenie meenie minie moe… Which seat has the most butt cheek support?? ![http://i333.photobucket.com/albums/m380/ajg914/Miata%20Pics/Corbeau%20Seats/P1040581.jpg](http://i333.photobucket.com/albums/m380/ajg914/Miata%20Pics/Corbeau%20Seats/P1040581.jpg) ANSWER: The Green Ikea One (note custom molding for that a$$) Here’s what it looks like installed: ![http://i333.photobucket.com/albums/m380/ajg914/Miata%20Pics/Corbeau%20Seats/P1040601.jpg](http://i333.photobucket.com/albums/m380/ajg914/Miata%20Pics/Corbeau%20Seats/P1040601.jpg) ![http://i333.photobucket.com/albums/m380/ajg914/Miata%20Pics/Corbeau%20Seats/P1040599.jpg](http://i333.photobucket.com/albums/m380/ajg914/Miata%20Pics/Corbeau%20Seats/P1040599.jpg) Starting to look more purposeful ![http://i333.photobucket.com/albums/m380/ajg914/Miata%20Pics/Corbeau%20Seats/P1040602.jpg](http://i333.photobucket.com/albums/m380/ajg914/Miata%20Pics/Corbeau%20Seats/P1040602.jpg) This is what the competition\*\* sees… All day biiooootches!!! ![http://i333.photobucket.com/albums/m380/ajg914/Miata%20Pics/Corbeau%20Seats/P1040605.jpg](http://i333.photobucket.com/albums/m380/ajg914/Miata%20Pics/Corbeau%20Seats/P1040605.jpg) \*\* = anything four wheeled with less than 90 hp (basically only Yugos need apply) Chillin’ at home ![http://i333.photobucket.com/albums/m380/ajg914/Miata%20Pics/Corbeau%20Seats/P1040607.jpg](http://i333.photobucket.com/albums/m380/ajg914/Miata%20Pics/Corbeau%20Seats/P1040607.jpg) ![http://i333.photobucket.com/albums/m380/ajg914/Miata%20Pics/Corbeau%20Seats/P1040631.jpg](http://i333.photobucket.com/albums/m380/ajg914/Miata%20Pics/Corbeau%20Seats/P1040631.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![cazwrx187](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cazwrx187/32/6388_2.png) [@cazwrx187](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cazwrx187)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2008, 7:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hard-dog-a-hairdressers-best-friend/238355/2 "2008-08-14T19:47:40Z")
Miata with a cage. Now that’s what I like to see. :nod Keep up the good work! ---
**Author:** ![Hooked\_on\_240](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/b9e5f3/32.png) [@Hooked\_on\_240](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Hooked_on_240)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2008, 7:06am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hard-dog-a-hairdressers-best-friend/238355/3 "2008-08-19T07:06:21Z")
haha archie your too much. i laughed the whole way threw. you drive it yet since the bar install? ---
**Author:** ![OsoiNA6](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/osoina6/32/6301_2.png) [@OsoiNA6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/OsoiNA6)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2008, 2:48pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hard-dog-a-hairdressers-best-friend/238355/4 "2008-08-19T14:48:52Z")
> [@Hooked on 240](#): > > haha archie your too much. i laughed the whole way threw. you drive it yet since the bar install? Yes, now my car does 0-60 in 12.5 instead of 12.0 due to the weight… But seriously, when I transition from left to right at a decent speed I feel like the rear end is more planted. I used to feel more slop behind me. I should be able to say more about handling at limits after an AutoX with the bar in place. ---
**Author:** ![LKSi](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/lksi/32/6316_2.png) [@LKSi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LKSi)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2008, 2:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hard-dog-a-hairdressers-best-friend/238355/5 "2008-08-19T14:53:29Z")
You are the man, looks good ---
**Author:** ![cazwrx187](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cazwrx187/32/6388_2.png) [@cazwrx187](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cazwrx187)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2008, 2:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hard-dog-a-hairdressers-best-friend/238355/6 "2008-08-19T14:54:36Z")
> [@OsoiNA6](#): > > Yes, now my car does 0-60 in 12.5 instead of 12.0 due to the weight… > > But seriously, when I transition from left to right at a decent speed I feel like the rear end is more planted. > I used to feel more slop behind me. I should be able to say more about handling at limits after an AutoX with the bar in place. And you won’t crush your dome piece if you flip! ---
**Author:** ![Boxersix](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/boxersix/32/6327_2.png) [@Boxersix](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Boxersix)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2008, 8:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hard-dog-a-hairdressers-best-friend/238355/7 "2008-08-19T20:08:02Z")
Shit, wait, so I’m not turning this car into a windshield-less roaster anymore. Damn :sad Was looking forward to that. Caged miata always = fun switch turned on ---
**Author:** ![Cossey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/3ec8ea/32.png) [@Cossey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Cossey)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2008, 8:14am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hard-dog-a-hairdressers-best-friend/238355/8 "2008-08-20T08:14:36Z")
> [@Boxersix](#): > > Shit, wait, so I’m not turning this car into a windshield-less roaster anymore. Damn :sad Was looking forward to that. You’re thinking of another red Miata. :ninja ---
**Author:** ![JClark](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jclark/32/6309_2.png) [@JClark](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JClark)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2008, 9:57am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hard-dog-a-hairdressers-best-friend/238355/9 "2008-08-20T09:57:32Z")
Tits. Drive the wheels off it. ---
**Author:** ![OsoiNA6](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/osoina6/32/6301_2.png) [@OsoiNA6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/OsoiNA6)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2008, 4:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hard-dog-a-hairdressers-best-friend/238355/10 "2008-08-20T16:54:58Z")
updated pics. ---
**Author:** ![Hooked\_on\_240](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/b9e5f3/32.png) [@Hooked\_on\_240](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Hooked_on_240)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2008, 5:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hard-dog-a-hairdressers-best-friend/238355/11 "2008-08-20T17:02:11Z")
nice seats :number1 ---
**Author:** ![cazwrx187](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cazwrx187/32/6388_2.png) [@cazwrx187](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cazwrx187)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2008, 6:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hard-dog-a-hairdressers-best-friend/238355/12 "2008-08-20T18:35:23Z")
noiceeeeeeeeeeeee ---
**Author:** ![Boxersix](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/boxersix/32/6327_2.png) [@Boxersix](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Boxersix)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2008, 4:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hard-dog-a-hairdressers-best-friend/238355/13 "2008-08-21T04:29:21Z")
> [@Cossey](#): > > You’re thinking of another red Miata. :ninja Oh. I’m so confused :lol ---
**Author:** ![Vovchandr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/vovchandr/32/6275_2.png) [@Vovchandr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Vovchandr)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2008, 7:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hard-dog-a-hairdressers-best-friend/238355/14 "2008-08-21T19:44:18Z")
> [@Boxersix](#): > > Oh. I’m so confused :lol I got a twin and Shhhh! :ninja Archie, the write up is fantastic and humorous as always :thumb Fits like a glove, now I should just find something to fill up the holes that the cage left in mine :ninja x 2