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Old Mar 13, 2021 | 12:21 PM
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Anyone have any experience with a Convertible Hard Top
Would like one for mine but not sure of any issues
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Old Mar 13, 2021 | 01:00 PM
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Like a removable hardtop? Just got a smooth line one but haven’t used it yet.
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Old Mar 13, 2021 | 01:13 PM
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Nice. didn't know these existed. Which would be most like FRC and z06. big window or small window?
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Winter my top is up and running heater/Summer my top is up running A/C
The top is only down on nice cool/warm days so a hard top would really look nice
Especially painted to match the car
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Old Apr 30, 2021 | 07:33 PM
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Originally Posted by watwikk
Like a removable hardtop? Just got a smooth line one but haven’t used it yet.
have you gotten' a chance to use the top yet?
I like the looks
take pics when you do put it on
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Dont mind my 1 light staying up.... I have a replacement motor but haven't installed it yet.





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The hardtop looks great!!

Any squeaks and rattles with it on?
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Old May 1, 2021 | 05:03 PM
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Dude! Looks Great
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Old May 1, 2021 | 08:00 PM
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Currently the top leaks on the passenger side but I know it can be adjusted pretty easily. Just haven’t gotten to it yet.

The top does not rattle or squeak at all and feels 10x more secure than the soft top ever did.

It significantly reduced road noise and I don’t know if it’s just me but at high speeds it doesn’t feel “sketchy” like the soft top did.

The only real issue is that the rear glass isn’t completely sealed. It lets a little moisture in the car but it should be an easy fix.

I’ll be taking care of those 2 issues and can update after I did.

I think it was totally worth the money and hassle to get it and would recommend it to anyone with a soft top.
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I have been considering one for my 99 Vert.
How hard is it to remove/replace by yourself?
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Originally Posted by DWAVette
I have been considering one for my 99 Vert.
How hard is it to remove/replace by yourself?
I don’t think I could remove it myself. I haven’t tried yet but I definitely struggled to put it on myself and grabbed a hand from one of my technicians at work. Took us about 25 minutes to figure everything out and do the initial installation. Now that we have all of the brackets installed it should NOT take that long to remove or install it. The only issue with doing it solo is the size of the top. It’s just a little too big to lift it safely on my own, although it is possible.

I would not advertise the top as a “quick” removal hardtop and you would likely need a helper to lift it off the car for you.
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