How much does the top weigh?
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How much does the top weigh?
Hi guys-
C4 guy wandering in..... long story short- how much does the targa top weigh and how hard is it to remove, store, and replace?
from a not getting any younger 86L coupe guy with a bad knee that wonders how he lifts the C4 targa... just in case he enters C5 land!
C4 guy wandering in..... long story short- how much does the targa top weigh and how hard is it to remove, store, and replace?
from a not getting any younger 86L coupe guy with a bad knee that wonders how he lifts the C4 targa... just in case he enters C5 land!
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No more then 15-20 pounds. I'm 33 y/o and can take the top off myself and out it in the rear compartment in about 30-40 second if that, it's very easy. I believe the C4 have a screw in styly latch the C5's have a lever very easy compared to you guys. You will love your C5 
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58 here, bad back and left shoulder, doesn't take me any time to take it off, secure it in the rear, or replace it back on. Get your C5. 
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Thanks guys- my bride isn't a fan of my 4+3 transmission, but would very happily drive an auto C5. She's petite- like 5'6". Can she swing removing the top? Also, I looked at Mid America- C4s have a road worthy temporary top- I didn't see one for the C5. Is there one? I know- just go with the vert!
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No more then 15-20 pounds. I'm 33 y/o and can take the top off myself and out it in the rear compartment in about 30-40 second if that, it's very easy. I believe the C4 have a screw in styly latch the C5's have a lever very easy compared to you guys. You will love your C5
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Thanks guys- my bride isn't a fan of my 4+3 transmission, but would very happily drive an auto C5. She's petite- like 5'6". Can she swing removing the top? Also, I looked at Mid America- C4s have a road worthy temporary top- I didn't see one for the C5. Is there one? I know- just go with the vert!
Very easy for a 6 footer. I have mine off & stored in less than one min.
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Thanks guys- my bride isn't a fan of my 4+3 transmission, but would very happily drive an auto C5. She's petite- like 5'6". Can she swing removing the top? Also, I looked at Mid America- C4s have a road worthy temporary top- I didn't see one for the C5. Is there one? I know- just go with the vert!
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Here are links to videos from the video tape/CD that came with the car.
Coupe top removal
Vert top stowage
Coupe top removal
Vert top stowage
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The glass targa top is very light weight - the fiberglass one obviously much heavier. But either is still light enough for one person to take off and put on the car. As to how it is attached to the car, there are two latches in front and one in the middle of the rear that just unlatch and the top comes off. No need for a ratchet wrench like on the C4.
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Here are links to videos from the video tape/CD that came with the car.
Coupe top removal
Vert top stowage
Coupe top removal
Vert top stowage
I mean who has this stuff and posts it when people ask
One of the reasons why this is a great place
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You're absolutely correct, these guys are a wealth of knowledge. There have been some horrible stories of "flying targa tops." I find myself checking three connections at least three times when I install it.
