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Old Jul 18, 2004 | 12:08 PM
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Does the Targa roof panel have a convex appearence (indention) at the center top?? And does this same indentation carry over on the rear of the removable roof panel???

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Old Jul 18, 2004 | 12:16 PM
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Yes.

When I bought my car, I asked the dealer the same question....I thought someone might have dropped a bowling ball on it...but he assured me they are all like this.

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Yes.

When I bought my car, I asked the dealer the same question....I thought someone might have dropped a bowling ball on it...but he assured me they are all like this.


Thanks for the reply, I was wondering if I had to confront the dealer and get body work done. So, guess I will have to get use to it. LOL

Doesn't hurt the drivability at all.
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Old Jul 18, 2004 | 01:50 PM
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Originally Posted by 1Patriot
Does the Targa roof panel have a convex appearence (indention) at the center top?? And does this same indentation carry over on the rear of the removable roof panel???

Curious Owner wants to know and thanks for your assistance.
Normal. It's 'posed to help with aerodynamics. Makes it easier to go 175 MPH on the interstate.
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Old Jul 18, 2004 | 01:58 PM
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I noticed the same thing on mine soon after I bought it.
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Old Jul 18, 2004 | 02:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Y2Kvert4me
Yes.

When I bought my car, I asked the dealer the same question....I thought someone might have dropped a bowling ball on it...but he assured me they are all like this.

Isn't that how GM makes the indentation? Dropping bowling ***** on them?

Designed by the same engineer for column locks I suppose.
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Old Jul 18, 2004 | 05:05 PM
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Originally Posted by 1Patriot
Does the Targa roof panel have a convex appearence (indention) at the center top?? And does this same indentation carry over on the rear of the removable roof panel???

Curious Owner wants to know and thanks for your assistance.
And... if you look closer, you'll see that the same subtle dip flows through the Coupe's rear window glass as well. Most people miss that feature, but it's very nice styling touch.
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Old Jul 18, 2004 | 05:08 PM
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Originally Posted by CAJUNY2KC5
Isn't that how GM makes the indentation? Dropping bowling ***** on them?

Designed by the same engineer for column locks I suppose.
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