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Old 06-17-2014, 08:42 PM
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Does anyone but me think T-Tops are a crummy idea and a royal pain in the neck?

I officially hate them.


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Old 06-17-2014, 08:59 PM
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Sorry Tim, I`m at the opposite end of the spectrum.... I LOVE the T-tops! The best of both worlds, it`s a hard top AND a convertible! I love that "sugar scoop" rear window area.
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I agree with oldgto!
Old 06-17-2014, 10:12 PM
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Love 'em ....Some day I'm going to take them off the luggage rack brackets and put them on !!!
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A little late to complain isn't it?
Old 06-17-2014, 10:18 PM
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Put me in the "Love 'em" category.
Old 06-17-2014, 10:28 PM
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I love t tops
Old 06-17-2014, 10:36 PM
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The only thing I hate is the fear of dropping one, cracking the glass.
Old 06-17-2014, 10:41 PM
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What is there not to like? All the benefits (rigidity) of a coupe with very nearly all the sun-soaking capability of a convertible.

Love them.

Great idea and pretty darn awesome execution, I think.
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Love my AM T-Tops. I looked long and hard to find them. Far superior to the aftermarket t-tops now being offered. Uses the stock mounting holes and metal factory type clamps. NO Velcro!
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Love my T tops!
Old 06-18-2014, 01:34 AM
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I've been told you are allowed to buy the convertible if you prefer it...
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You could try lowering the seat by having some custom tracks made, alternately, if you take the T-tops off, you'll have more headroom and you may find it helps get rid of that pain your getting in your neck
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Originally Posted by oldgto
Sorry Tim, I`m at the opposite end of the spectrum.... I LOVE the T-tops! The best of both worlds, it`s a hard top AND a convertible! I love that "sugar scoop" rear window area.
Another vote for t-tops. They've got a style that people associate with Corvette.
Old 06-18-2014, 07:43 AM
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I don't take mine off that much but I still like looking up through that glass roof. Another vote for the tops.
Old 06-18-2014, 07:58 AM
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The t-tops are one of the coolest things about the C-3. I wouldn't want it any other way.
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When I first got mine I had the T tops out a lot. Hardly do it now. Too much of a hassle. I still love the darn things though. They're like having lots of horsepower. I don't make use of it very often but it's nice to know it's there.

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My first car with t-tops was an 86 Mustang GT, They were smaller and easier to handle, I LOVED that car, I haven't even driven our C3 yet but I already know I LOVE t-tops. like it's already been said, best of both worlds. On a cool day you can take the tops off, keep the windows up and still enjoy the crisp spring or fall weather.

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Pop off the T-Tops and and remove the rear window and it's instantly a convertible. I LOVE IT!!!
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I just take my car out on nice days so I rarely have them on. Love the open feeling. Also I am 6' 2" and it is a lot easier to get in and out of the car with the off.
Love em. If I didn't then I would just leave them on all the time and not worry about it.


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