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Old Jul 9, 2008 | 04:55 PM
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I have ordered my 1st coupe (other vettes have been all verts).

Does the aftermarket headliner (used w/ transparent top) keep the interior as cool as the painted top in a hot climate? I live in FL and seek comments from others living in the "hot country".
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I own one of the Downsouth Vettes Headliners that I got through Top Flight Reproductions (both forum vendors) and I can say absolutely that it does keep it as cool as a painted top. The black interior in my car is warm to begin with as was my C5 and I am very happy with my transparent top and the DSV headliner.









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As far as I can tell the interior temperature of the car is about the same with the solid top or the clear top with DSV removeable headliner.
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Thanx for the replies and pics. That's the headliner I was considering, glad to know it works
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Originally Posted by vette.guy
I have ordered my 1st coupe (other vettes have been all verts).

Does the aftermarket headliner (used w/ transparent top) keep the interior as cool as the painted top in a hot climate? I live in FL and seek comments from others living in the "hot country".
I used the one piece for a couple years. Just as cool as the painted top. The cups need to be pushed back up every once in a while, but no problems. Overall, very enjoyable.
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