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Old May 14, 2007 | 02:19 PM
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What do you guys think of this Protect-A-top from mid america? I like to drive without my tops but i do not have room in the back (i have a 12 inch sub ) and i was seeing if anyone has used this and what they thought. here is a link to mid america

http://www.madvet.com/shop?frame=4.163.705


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Old May 14, 2007 | 02:54 PM
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Is that top only for parking? I didn't think you could drive w/it like incase of rain. Ecklers have a top like that which you can drive with.
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i am not to worried about driving with it i was just wanting to know how well it holds up and how secure it is?
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I have the one from Ecklers which seems to be fine for its intended use. I have had the car up to around 75 and it did not blow off but it did have a lot of air leaks. All I wanted was an emergency rain cover and its fine for that but as far as secure like from theft or intrusion? Might as well save your money.
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Originally Posted by gyopp
I have the one from Ecklers which seems to be fine for its intended use. I have had the car up to around 75 and it did not blow off but it did have a lot of air leaks. All I wanted was an emergency rain cover and its fine for that but as far as secure like from theft or intrusion? Might as well save your money.
I'm sorry, but there is no way that thing would stay on at 75 mph!!!
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Well, if you get up this way let me know and I will take you for a ride. I ran it down the interstate about 15 miles at that speed and it didn't come off.

BTW, if your gonna call , make sure it is
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Originally Posted by gyopp
Well, if you get up this way let me know and I will take you for a ride. I ran it down the interstate about 15 miles at that speed and it didn't come off.

BTW, if your gonna call , make sure it is
I tell you what. Take a pic of your Vette with that top on it, and I will take it back. Otherwise,
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from Eckler's product description:

"All "Rain Coats" have been designed and tested to be used at normal highway speeds with no problems."

If yours wont stay on maybe you should have read the instructions.
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Old May 14, 2007 | 10:37 PM
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Originally Posted by gyopp
from Eckler's product description:

"All "Rain Coats" have been designed and tested to be used at normal highway speeds with no problems."

If yours wont stay on maybe you should have read the instructions.

Maybe you should learn to read. The topic was about Protecto-top, from Mid America, not the rain coat, from Ecklers!! Now what is your snappy answer??
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Originally Posted by Jims79
Ecklers have a top like that which you can drive with.
I have the one from Ecklers
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Originally Posted by gyopp
I have the one from Ecklers which seems to be fine for its intended use. I have had the car up to around 75 and it did not blow off but it did have a lot of air leaks. All I wanted was an emergency rain cover and its fine for that but as far as secure like from theft or intrusion? Might as well save your money.
How easy is the Rain coat to install? Also does it have to have securing points left on that interfere with the T-tops later?
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It's easy Dean, it attaches to the oem t-top mounts and has 2 velcro straps that fasten around the center bar. It comes with self adhesive velcro sealing strips for the front and rear that take about 10 minutes to install.
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Originally Posted by gyopp
It's easy Dean, it attaches to the oem t-top mounts and has 2 velcro straps that fasten around the center bar. It comes with self adhesive velcro sealing strips for the front and rear that take about 10 minutes to install.
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