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Old Feb 15, 2012 | 06:29 AM
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Which has more headroom? FRC or targa top. The reason i ask is im not shortest guy to say the least lol. I plan on going to dealership tomorrow or the next day to test any fitment issues. It will make a big difference which car i look to buy. If anyone compare either to a 4th fbody with t-tops that would help alot.
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Old Feb 15, 2012 | 07:50 AM
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I'm 6'6" and didn't notice any appreciable difference in room when driving the frc and targa. I bought a car with the targa.

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Old Feb 15, 2012 | 07:58 AM
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good I am too. I have shorter legs and longer torso. thats why i was wondering
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Old Feb 15, 2012 | 08:03 AM
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I'm 6' and if I sit straight up I can feel my hair rub on the ceiling of my FRC. I would think the coupe has a tad bit more room if you have the clear top. At least I know it was that way in my C4 with the clear top on. But at 6'6" I don't know if it's enough to matter.
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Old Feb 15, 2012 | 08:22 AM
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i will just have to find out for myself
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Old Feb 15, 2012 | 08:24 AM
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I know a member in Illinois who is about your height and has a C4. He says it's best to drive with the Targa off.
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when the weather permits i always will.
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With the clear top on the car, the coupe has a bit more headroom than the FRC. Not much more, but a little bit.
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I love my t-tops so getting a targa top very important.
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