Astro Tops
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Racer
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From: Glendale AZ
Astro Tops
Anyone have experience with this company out of Alabama?
1968 - 1982 Corvette Replacement Roof Panel
ASTRO 1 - Patented one piece engineered for a custom fit replacement right over the "T" bar of your Corvette, eliminating center gap air and water leaks. Astro 1 is lightweight (only 17 lbs.) and stores neatly behind the seats when not in use.
www.astrotops.com
Any and all comments are welcome.
Dave
1968 - 1982 Corvette Replacement Roof Panel
ASTRO 1 - Patented one piece engineered for a custom fit replacement right over the "T" bar of your Corvette, eliminating center gap air and water leaks. Astro 1 is lightweight (only 17 lbs.) and stores neatly behind the seats when not in use.
www.astrotops.com
Any and all comments are welcome.
Dave
Melting Slicks
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From: Chester Virginia
Some people like it and some people do not. Try the search feature for several threads about this top.
I have one, sitting in my attic because it does not seal well against the front corner of the side windows. The company said to reposition the weatherstripping to correct this gap. It is rather hard, because of its size, to put behind the seats.
After have used it for several months I prefer my regular tops or the AM vinyl tops that I am refitting currently.
Roger
I have one, sitting in my attic because it does not seal well against the front corner of the side windows. The company said to reposition the weatherstripping to correct this gap. It is rather hard, because of its size, to put behind the seats.
After have used it for several months I prefer my regular tops or the AM vinyl tops that I am refitting currently.
Roger
Burning Brakes
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From: GA
I have one but it's an older version. I sure hope that they updated a few things or I sure wouldn't waste my money on it. For a quick fix it's fine but if you plan on keeping this for any lemgth of time I would suggest finding some new seals as mine have cracked all to He_ L and back. Mounting is much to be desired if you plan on taking it in and out repeatedly but other than that I would say its fine LOL 
Melting Slicks
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From: westland mi
Originally Posted by pdgourno
Anyone have experience with this company out of Alabama?
1968 - 1982 Corvette Replacement Roof Panel
ASTRO 1 - Patented one piece engineered for a custom fit replacement right over the "T" bar of your Corvette, eliminating center gap air and water leaks. Astro 1 is lightweight (only 17 lbs.) and stores neatly behind the seats when not in use.
www.astrotops.com
Any and all comments are welcome.
Dave
1968 - 1982 Corvette Replacement Roof Panel
ASTRO 1 - Patented one piece engineered for a custom fit replacement right over the "T" bar of your Corvette, eliminating center gap air and water leaks. Astro 1 is lightweight (only 17 lbs.) and stores neatly behind the seats when not in use.
www.astrotops.com
Any and all comments are welcome.
Dave
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2004
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From: westland mi
btw mine doesn't fit behind the seats. also do not buy the 2 piece tops, those are terrible, did that and sent em back for the 1 piece. i have some better pics on this link. http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/331969
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2004
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From: westland mi
btw mine doesn't fit behind the seats. also do not get the 2pc tops, did that and sent em back, those fit terrible. for a better look at my top visit my link. http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/331969
Advanced
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From: Kailua Hawaii
Personally I don't care for mine. Had it about 2 years and the glue that holds the weatherstrip to the acrylic is letting go. Now has major wind noise above about 65mph. Acrylic scratches easy. Major leaks right out of the box. Had to do some minor modifications to the top to get it to pull down tighter. Plastic on plastic squeaks kind of a lot on bumpy roads. Smoke tint is not so good. Looking back I'd rather have bought it clear and had it tinted. I'm looking to buy the glass tops next and see how that goes; not from Astro.
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Racer
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From: Glendale AZ
Thanks for inpu
I think I will hold off letting Santa Claus know about this company and their Astro Top. I just replaced the weatherstripping on my car and it worked out well. I was thinking the Astro Top might be a nice change somedays mainly due to the fact you can see through it.
I spent many hours getting the glass to seal as good as I could get it on the new weatherstripping to eliminate wind noise. I am reluctant to risk messing that up for a product that others are not raving over.
Thanks for the input and the compliment on my car. Maybe I will email Santa and hint about sidepipes?
David
I spent many hours getting the glass to seal as good as I could get it on the new weatherstripping to eliminate wind noise. I am reluctant to risk messing that up for a product that others are not raving over.
Thanks for the input and the compliment on my car. Maybe I will email Santa and hint about sidepipes?
David
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Melting Slicks
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From: Orlando,Fl,USA
I have one and like it. Cons are wind noise above 70mph. & heat from sun light. I put one of those static cling sunshades from ecklers ($25.) and that did the trick for heat reduction. I bought mine from a member on the forum that was like brand new for $200. >1 year later still looks new.
