Targa Top help
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Targa Top help
hey guys, i have a c6 coupe with a targa that i take off very often. However, its becoming a real pain. I always feel really awkward carrying it and i always have trouble getting it in correctly while re-installing it. I was just wondering if anyone had any tips. thanks a lot 
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Doesn't get any easier than that video shows. 
Maybe your short? That would make it tougher. Take the top off a lot, do ya? Maybe its time for a vert.
Maybe your short? That would make it tougher. Take the top off a lot, do ya? Maybe its time for a vert.
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. Hopefully i will eventually become a pro 
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That video actually glosses over the one tough part of removing the top. When I take it off I have one hand in front and one in back (just like in the video). If you notice in the video they cut away and when he goes to put the top in the trunk, his hands are at the sides of the top. That's cheating! The only part of removing the top that I find awkward is putting the roof in the trunk with my hands still at the front and back.
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That video actually glosses over the one tough part of removing the top. When I take it off I have one hand in front and one in back (just like in the video). If you notice in the video they cut away and when he goes to put the top in the trunk, his hands are at the sides of the top. That's cheating! The only part of removing the top that I find awkward is putting the roof in the trunk with my hands still at the front and back.
I usually have to rest the top on my shoe to re adjust my grip to the sides. 
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Never thought of standing to the side. I'll try that today. I can get it in without adjusting my hands from the rear, but it is awkward.
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Why not try a suction-cup handler <CLICK HERE> they're just $13, maybe use 2. I think this would be a great assist ...
Note: They also have a single-cup model ...
Note: They also have a single-cup model ...
Last edited by Thrash; Jul 24, 2011 at 11:10 AM. Reason: added info ...
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I wish my rear pins went in as easily as it does on the video, when installing it. My 2010 I had was no problem, but on the 2011 I have a real tough time getting those rear pins to seat.
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One key thing here that they don't mention (it shows in the video though) is make sure you do this with the door open. This lets you get a lot closer and have better control of everything. Also a set of garden gloves with those little rubber dots will help. I keep a set in my storage hole incase I have to put the top back on when it's windy.
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I pretty much do it as in the video, but must admit the first few times it was a bit awkward, specifically when you first lift the roof off, it is a bit heavier than you think. Not much of an issue now, just takes some time to get comfortable with the routine.
