Targa - One Man Operation?
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Racer
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Targa - One Man Operation?
Is it smart to try to remove the targa top by yourself? I haven't tried it yet but it seems I could loosen it while sitting in the car, and lower it into my lap, back edge down. Then wiggle out of the car, pick it up, and put it in the back.
Or, lift it from outside of the car, putting one hand underneath as far in as I could reach, and twist it out.
I have read about folks damaging their roof while trying this though.
I was wondering if anyone has a little procedure worked out. Thanks.
Or, lift it from outside of the car, putting one hand underneath as far in as I could reach, and twist it out.
I have read about folks damaging their roof while trying this though.
I was wondering if anyone has a little procedure worked out. Thanks.
Race Director
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Kali
St. Jude Donor '11
Well... I undo all the latches... I lift it up in the middle enough so that I can grab it with my hand.... then I grab it on the drivers side and lift up... I am a tall guy so it may be easier for me and my vette is lowered.
Certainly a 1 man operation for me.
Certainly a 1 man operation for me.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2003
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From: Annapolis MD
My method -- I rarely take it off if I'm inside the car (after a drive) -- rather, I remove it before getting in the car.
1. Triple tap on key fob unlock button to Window-Valet the windows down (love it!)
2. Press key fob trunk release.
3. Whichever side I'm closest to, reach in unlatch front, then back.
4. Open trunk on way around to other side.
5. Unlatch other side front.
6. Tilt front of roof up.
7. Tilt opposite side of roof up towards me.
8. Place carefully in back.
9. Lock in place.
10. Close trunk.
Whole process takes me less than 30 seconds without rushing... Unless you're a tiny little thing, I don't see it as being a difficult evolution.
1. Triple tap on key fob unlock button to Window-Valet the windows down (love it!)
2. Press key fob trunk release.
3. Whichever side I'm closest to, reach in unlatch front, then back.
4. Open trunk on way around to other side.
5. Unlatch other side front.
6. Tilt front of roof up.
7. Tilt opposite side of roof up towards me.
8. Place carefully in back.
9. Lock in place.
10. Close trunk.
Whole process takes me less than 30 seconds without rushing... Unless you're a tiny little thing, I don't see it as being a difficult evolution.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Athens OH
I've done mine by myself every time, no problem. I haven't seen it mentioned in this thread, but the biggest thing to be careful of is making sure you have latched correctly when putting it back on. Don't want to be part of the FRC(flying roof club)
Le Mans Master
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From: Texarkana Texas
My technique: go outside and look at car, go back inside and drink beer. Go back outside and open drivers door, go back inside and drink beer. Go back outside and open passenger door, go back inside and drink beer. Go back outside and unlock drivers side of top, go drink beer. Unlock passenger side of top, drink mooore beior. unlikc cnter of tip, drnkin mooree bere. u guot tha poicturess.
