How often do you actually take off your targa top? Be Honest
#82
Le Mans Master
Warm weather/weekend car, so I'd say often during the season
#84
Melting Slicks
On my 2014, maybe 6x in 3.5 years of ownership; on my 2018, in 7 months of ownership - not once yet. It might just be me, but I really only enjoy it when the sun isn't directly overhead and it is between 75 and 80 degrees out - which is a pretty limited window when you only use the car on weekends.
#85
Burning Brakes
Living in Southern New Jersey... Whenever weather permits.
I lost my vert when it was totaled in June (10 weeks after taking delivery ) and I really, Really, REALLY miss that vert. As a replacement, the only thing close was a coupe, so in honor of the departed vert, off comes the top when mother nature cooperates.
Oh, the vert had 1527 miles on it when she taken out and my top was down more than it was up for those mile...
I lost my vert when it was totaled in June (10 weeks after taking delivery ) and I really, Really, REALLY miss that vert. As a replacement, the only thing close was a coupe, so in honor of the departed vert, off comes the top when mother nature cooperates.
Oh, the vert had 1527 miles on it when she taken out and my top was down more than it was up for those mile...
#86
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I have 2 tops and use the clear top 100% of the time.
The only time I used the Solid top was for a trip to Florida.
Weather permitting, the top is off 80% of the time cruising around with short highway trips.
One Summer we had great weather all Summer and the top came off in the Spring and stayed off until Fall weather.
As far as turbulence on the highway, I put the windows up 1/3 and it reduces 80% of the turbulence.
Also use a Protect-A-Top ( soft top ) when parked while we're out, and when it's parked in the Garage.
I prefer the Coupe, but if the top did not come off, I would have had to seriously consider a Vert
The only time I used the Solid top was for a trip to Florida.
Weather permitting, the top is off 80% of the time cruising around with short highway trips.
One Summer we had great weather all Summer and the top came off in the Spring and stayed off until Fall weather.
As far as turbulence on the highway, I put the windows up 1/3 and it reduces 80% of the turbulence.
Also use a Protect-A-Top ( soft top ) when parked while we're out, and when it's parked in the Garage.
I prefer the Coupe, but if the top did not come off, I would have had to seriously consider a Vert
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#88
Burning Brakes
Once on the C6, and never on the C7.
Look, I came from the fbody world, and I loved the t-top. You could take just one off, and it wasn't too turbulent. But the targa is like a wind tunnel test. I don't like convertibles because of the extra turbulance, and I don't like the targa top!!
Look, I came from the fbody world, and I loved the t-top. You could take just one off, and it wasn't too turbulent. But the targa is like a wind tunnel test. I don't like convertibles because of the extra turbulance, and I don't like the targa top!!
#89
Instructor
Twice in the first 800 miles. But since the temps dropped beow 30 degrees....no so much
#90
Living in Sun Diego the only times mine is ON is when I wash it or have a longer freeway trip to make, 60+ miles. I would not have bought this car if it didn't come off and I think convertibles are for girls.
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#92
After experiencing the terrible turbulence in the car with the top off, I have only had it off maybe 3 times. I wish there was a key lock on each of the latches so nobody could leave them loose and cause the top to come off while driving. (That hasn't happened to me, but I worry about it. Especially on the rare occasions the car is out of my direct contro, like when going to the dealer [which I've only done once].)
#93
As often as possible. Can't track a convertible. Decided on a C7 over another C5Z. A big part of that decision was the roof.
#94
Burning Brakes
Almost every time I drive it.
#95
Melting Slicks
Not much. Gets so hot in Austin. I think I’ve taken it off once since I got it in November.
#96
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I take it off any opportunity where it would be comfortable temperature wise 70-80 but around 85, I would have top off but run the air as needed. I have the white top and clear top but have never used the white top as I love how you look up and see the sky. Also, I have to say when you have competition seats you want the world to see how nice the seats are and the great look of the seats.... LOL
#97
Le Mans Master
In the 2 1/2 years I have owned mine (wow has time flown by!) I only drove with it removed once. Found it way too loud and too windy. Guess that is why I didn’t buy a convertible.
I will admit it does look awesome with the top off
I will admit it does look awesome with the top off
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#98
Racer
Never. I wish Chevy made a Z06 with a fixed hard top, like in the past. The removable top adds chassis flex and, even worse in my opinion, an infuriating number of squeaks and rattles.
#100
Melting Slicks
NEVER.
No rattles or squeaks
No skin cancer
No turbulence - stuff in the car does not fly around
I've had many convertibles, and a hole in the roof does not make a convertible!
No rattles or squeaks
No skin cancer
No turbulence - stuff in the car does not fly around
I've had many convertibles, and a hole in the roof does not make a convertible!