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Old Jun 1, 2021 | 03:43 PM
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Waned one bad when I got my vert but after considering what a pain it would be to remove it passed on the idea.

Still like them for one reason....that roofline. Reminds me of the C5Z and a C2 vert/hardtop.
Looks killer, esp with the right stance and 315s tucked properly.

Not worried about sudden rainstorms of flipping in day to day driving. If I did not sure I want to live through it anways lol
My top was down all yr except for the winter months. With it down the bouncing of the car eventually will put 4 wear holes in the top.
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Old Jun 1, 2021 | 04:12 PM
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Would like to have had one since my '90 was originally optioned with it, but my car stays in garage or on road with top down 95% of the time, so really not interested enough to pay the prices people are asking for them.
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Old Jun 3, 2021 | 09:04 PM
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If you want to autocross/road race/track day a vert around these parts, you need to have a certified roll bar installed. But a hardtop car can go “as is”. The removable hardtop would get you around the need for the rollbar here.

I also think the removable hardtop looks cool. But mine lives in a heated garage and when its out, the top is down. Not to mention, if you can find one around here, its prohibitively expensive...
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Old Jun 4, 2021 | 02:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Dougs63
When I have my hardtop on, the profile reminds me of a C5 Z-06. I really like the looks, but will be the first to admit its a real pain to take off and on.

cool color,ive never seen that before
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