Targa Top
Racer
Joined: Dec 2004
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From: Clearwater FL
My RPO sticker says my car was ordered with the clear top only.. but when I bought the car a few months ago, it only had a solid top (Fairway Green even!).. so I bought a clear top while my car was shipping here and bolted that on as soon as I got the car home the first time.
The solid top has been sitting on the side of my garage since I first took it off..
I absolutely hate how it looks on the car, but with the weather getting warmer and warmer, I may just have to put it back on. I like the idea of painting it black!
The solid top has been sitting on the side of my garage since I first took it off..
I absolutely hate how it looks on the car, but with the weather getting warmer and warmer, I may just have to put it back on. I like the idea of painting it black!
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Instructor
Joined: May 2009
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From: Bay Shore New York
Same here. Mine has both tops (Yellow and Clear) and I stuck the yellow one in the attic as I have no intention of swapping it for the clear. I figure I would save it incase something happened to the clear one.
But the clear one looks great and give a more open feeling
But the clear one looks great and give a more open feeling
Racer
Joined: Dec 2004
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From: Clearwater FL
Same here. Mine has both tops (Yellow and Clear) and I stuck the yellow one in the attic as I have no intention of swapping it for the clear. I figure I would save it incase something happened to the clear one.
But the clear one looks great and give a more open feeling
But the clear one looks great and give a more open feeling
And I totally agree.. I love being able to look up and see the sky. That was my favorite thing about the T-tops in my F-bodies.. I really didn't take them out that often, but I never had the shades in, so I could always look up and see the sky.. while sitting with the A/C on at 74* .. can't do that in a vert
Then, when I want to feel more like a vert... take the top out 
Burning Brakes
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: Clayton CA
The paperwork on my '99 coupe said it was ordered with both tops but mine came with just the clear top. Probably just was well. Really like the open feeling - doubt I'd use the colored top if I had it. Just one more thing to store.
Team Owner
Joined: Mar 2001
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From: Virginia Beach
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When I did my Z06 targa I only purchased a clear top thinking I'd like the more open feeling. I found the clear top to be hot in the summer and it makes the interior noisier. I've found that I prefer the solid top for normal driving and if I want the open feeling well I'll just take the top out.
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Drifting
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Broward County Florida
I prefer the look of the colored top. I knew exactly what options I wanted and painted top was one of them.
vs.
I would only want a clear top if I painted the b-pillar.
Sometimes I did wish I could try a clear top, but I like the matching top's look more so I'm fine. It's hot enough in FL as it is...
vs.
I would only want a clear top if I painted the b-pillar.
Sometimes I did wish I could try a clear top, but I like the matching top's look more so I'm fine. It's hot enough in FL as it is...
Last edited by DevilMan02; Jun 18, 2009 at 01:55 PM.
Racer
Joined: Jun 2008
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From: Pittsburgh PA
I figure that I will mention that I am looking for a dirt-cheap glass top to try out. Maybe something that is scratched up badly or even cracked. As long as it latches down and doesn't leak. I want to try one out before I spend real money on a good one and possibly not like seing in the sun all the time.
Drifting
Joined: Feb 2009
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From: MA
I tried my Navy Blue Metallic top for the first time in the 4 months I've had my car the other day, after one day, I have vowed to never have it on the car again. Felt like I was holed up in a cave like Saddam Hussein.
As my car is so dark, I could hardly notice the difference anyway.
As my car is so dark, I could hardly notice the difference anyway.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: Clayton CA
Bought my car in January so haven't done summer in it yet. Luckily just had the AC serviced so it is ready to go. Do remember my '97 Camaro, with the glass t-tops, got a little warm in the summer. Maybe the colored top would come in handy then, after all.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: N E area of state Kansas
I tried my Navy Blue Metallic top for the first time in the 4 months I've had my car the other day, after one day, I have vowed to never have it on the car again. Felt like I was holed up in a cave like Saddam Hussein.
As my car is so dark, I could hardly notice the difference anyway.
As my car is so dark, I could hardly notice the difference anyway.
Drifting
Joined: Feb 2009
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From: MA
ksvette74, I have thought and think about selling the top, however, I think that when I can move into a C6 and I go to sell the C5, it will help a bit to have both tops, however, if I do decide to sell, I'll definitely keep you in mind.