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Old Jun 20, 2014 | 07:40 PM
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Anybody ever use one of these soft targa tops? Says it's for stationary use only. They didn't really give much info about it other than price But thought it was kinda interesting.

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Old Jun 20, 2014 | 07:52 PM
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Anybody ever use one of these soft targa tops? Says it's for stationary use only. They didn't really give much info about it other than price But thought it was kinda interesting.

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Never used one but like it says it's for stationary use only. Supposed to be a quick and easy to use option when parking instead of putting the top back in. Considering how easy it is to remove and install the targa top I'd save my money
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I was just thinking might be good for at a show or something. Sometimes I leave my top at home and we get little 15 min showers almost every day in the summer. I rarely put my top back on if I run into a store as long as I'm not going to be all too long and it doesn't look like rain.

Honestly though I don't really know why I'm as interested in this as I am. There seems to be no real need for it but for some reason I'm intrigued lol.
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Originally Posted by GTJim
Never used one but like it says it's for stationary use only. Supposed to be a quick and easy to use option when parking instead of putting the top back in. Considering how easy it is to remove and install the targa top I'd save my money
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I have one and it is great when used for what is designed for. I use it when I run into a store or grab a bite. No security but keeps the sun off the leather. I think Corvette America called it a umbrella. In my opinion it is good. But it not a hard top.

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I have one and it is great when used for what is designed for. I use it when I run into a store or grab a bite. No security but keeps the sun off the leather. I think Corvette America called it a umbrella. In my opinion it is good. But it not a hard top.

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Thanks for the input, does it fold up or something? Does it just lay on the top of the car or does it pop somehow? I kinda want to see one. When I drive my car to work If the top is off I leave it off unless it's going to rain. It word be nice to have something lightweight to keep the sub off the seats. Will it keep a light rain out, or just simply a sub shade?
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That's pretty cool, would sure be nice to keep the Florida heat down. It gets ridiculously hot inside if you park outside down here.
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