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Jan 27, 2007 | 09:39 PM

RTR

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coupe soft top?

does anyone make something like this for the c5?
http://www.corvettesouth.com/shop/item.asp?itemid=60

Jan 27, 2007 | 11:20 PM

Ron71

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does anyone make something like this for the c5?
http://www.corvettesouth.com/shop/item.asp?itemid=60

Mid America and Ecklers sell a soft top for the C5, but the ones that I have seen are not for use while the car is traveling. They are just a soft cover, when parking your car and you do not want to put the targa on.

Jan 27, 2007 | 11:37 PM

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yeah, i've seen the ecklers one. i don't know why anyone doesn't seem to make one for the c5. i guess it's because the hard top is lighter and more easily removeable than the c4.

Jan 28, 2007 | 02:45 PM

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Hi, all. Fox informed us a couple of months ago a C5 Raincoat was under development. I'll check tomorrow for updated information.

Kevin

Jan 28, 2007 | 04:48 PM

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There is one from Mid America for a C5. I was looking at one awhile back.

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If anyone has this please give input on your thoughts about this product.

Jan 28, 2007 | 05:58 PM

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Haven't seen one that you can actually use when driving the car. Would be nice if they came up with one.

Jan 29, 2007 | 11:22 AM

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There is one from Mid America for a C5. I was looking at one awhile back.

This is one I mentioned above. A buddy of mine has this one and it looks good and fits good, but is for use while parked only. The top basically overlaps the front windshield and roof a little and is held in place with suction cups on each side that stick to the side windows once they are rolled up.

Jan 29, 2007 | 12:40 PM

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Hi, all. Fox informed us a couple of months ago a C5 Raincoat was under development. I'll check tomorrow for updated information.

Update: Fox has so far been unable to create a C5 version with a suitable fit/finish for production. Apparently, the compound curves of the C5 make for a very complicated design. They haven't given up on it, but it's no longer a priority.

Sorry I didn't have better news.

Kevin