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Apr 10, 2008 | 06:26 AM

RedRckC5

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From: Henderson Nevada

Targa top Question

So, how fast can you drive with the top off? I was driving at 75 mph during our cruise and it was way too turbulent.

Driving below 50 mph was perfect. Any fix?

Apr 10, 2008 | 06:32 AM

jdmvette

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From: Bugs Bunny should'a made a left turn here

if you crack your windows about an inch from the top, the turbulence goes away...in my experience.

Apr 10, 2008 | 06:32 AM

Lancejoker

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From: Delmar Delaware

I do 70 with mine off. I had a t-top camaro before this so I guess I'm used to it. That and driving UPS and Fedex trucks with the side doors open.

Apr 10, 2008 | 06:39 AM

Chemdawg99

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From: Bel Air (by way of Fort Worth, TX) Maryland

St. Jude Donor '12 thru '21

I just turn the radio up and enjoy, doesn't bother me a bit at those speeds. Just bit more turbulence than my old Vert, IMHO.

Apr 10, 2008 | 06:44 AM

Johnny_B_Good

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From: Clark NJ

St. Jude Donor '05 thru '26

I attempt to avoid taking her on the highway with her top off. I’ve seen a couple of items in the catalogs that claim to reduce the turbulence, but I’m skeptical.

Apr 10, 2008 | 09:03 AM

02MillenniumVette

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From: Hurricane Alley

Cant say how fast Ive gone with it off

but I wont do it again at that speed with the top off. I had the windows up also and the turbulance was really bad.

Apr 10, 2008 | 09:25 AM

bgreen83

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agree. crack the windows, it will help with the turbulance

Apr 10, 2008 | 10:36 AM

PaulWall

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I prefer the open air feel and have no problem with 75 80 with the top off and windows down

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Apr 10, 2008 | 10:38 AM

steve8

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From: Central Ma

I have a vert, so no experience here.
What about the hatch clips that open the back 1-2"?

Apr 10, 2008 | 10:42 AM

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wit2pz

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From: Manassas VA

Quote:

Originally Posted by steve8

I have a vert, so no experience here.
What about the hatch clips that open the back 1-2"?

Hatch vent clips work perfectly at highway speeds. They do increase your blind spot a little, but you get used to it.

I ordered mine from Eclkers. My only gripe is that the rubber wears off after a while. Other than that, and people constantly telling you "your hatch is up" it's one of the best purchases I made. You can see them installed in my sig pic...

Apr 10, 2008 | 10:45 AM

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Maites

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Quote:

Originally Posted by PaulWall

I prefer the open air feel and have no problem with 75 80 with the top off and windows down

I agree... all you arizona guys should prob feel the same. With highway speeds of 75 through the desert and amazing weather, top better be off

Apr 10, 2008 | 09:45 PM

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RonJ

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From: Foresters Falls(near Ottawa) Ont

Quote:

Originally Posted by steve8

I have a vert, so no experience here.
What about the hatch clips that open the back 1-2"?

I use them(it) on my 85 and it makes a big difference.

On my 01, I hardly ever take the top off. I just turn the A/C on and drive in comfort with no turbulence at all ...

RonJ ...

Apr 11, 2008 | 02:18 AM

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RedRckC5

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From: Henderson Nevada

Thanks for all the tips!

Guess I'll just keep my top on when I decide to drive spiritly!

Apr 11, 2008 | 04:02 AM

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Junkman2008

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Quote:

Originally Posted by PaulWall

I prefer the open air feel and have no problem with 75 80 with the top off and windows down

the more wind the better as far as I'm concerned. That's why I bought the Coupe.

Apr 11, 2008 | 09:55 PM

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Pocket Aces

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From: Texas

Better be careful on the highway with the top off. When I had my WS6 I had the tops off and a damn rock about smacked in the skull. It wasn't a small one either.

Apr 11, 2008 | 10:04 PM

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Dominic Toretto

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I've been in the targa game since I was 20, so I love the wind, noise, turbulence all of it! Just turn up the music, and blast away in the ride.

-Alex

Apr 11, 2008 | 10:12 PM

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4 KRUSIN

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From: Holland Landing Ontario

I love mine off at any sane speed. Can't remember ever not wanting it off in nice weather. If its cool the windows are up, but if its warm they're down.

Dave