Targa Top V Solid Top

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Jul 29, 2010 | 05:02 PM

mophead

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Targa Top V Solid Top

Reading the other thread on targa top and heat issue, what is the difference between the targa top and the solid top? Have a 2000 with targa top. Don't know if my car came with both but I only have the targa. Is the solid top just a piece of painted fiberglass?

Jul 29, 2010 | 05:07 PM

Dave68

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Translucent top is my choice

The solid top is noticably heavier, although not too heavy for most people to remove and install. Although I have both tops, I use nothing but the translucent polycarbonate top. I am never too hot and really enjoy the bright interior while listening to the stereo.

Jul 29, 2010 | 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by mophead

They are both targa tops. Targa refers to the entire top coming off the car, and not just T-tops.
As far as compound, I believe they are both made of Lexan. One just being painted. But, don't quote me on that.

Jul 29, 2010 | 05:53 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by sneakelman

, but I don't think the solid top is made of Lexan. I believe it is made of something like the body panels are, but like sneakelman, I could be wrong on that material.

Jul 29, 2010 | 05:58 PM

jrose7004

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No the solid top is not made of lexan. The solid top has a headliner on it and as someone else stated is heavier.

Jul 29, 2010 | 06:21 PM

tgucc

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Solid top is fiberglass

Jul 29, 2010 | 07:19 PM

mophead

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Thank you all. Maybe one will turn up in the classifieds in torch red for $50.

Jul 29, 2010 | 07:34 PM

00Corvette

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Solid top is fiberglass and heavier.

Translucent top is lighter but some complain about heat issues....it can't be worse than a black/ any dark color painted top though..

pros/cons..