Clear C7 targa top cracking - options?
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Clear C7 targa top cracking - options?
One of our c7s (2015) clear targa top is starting to have a crack. Whats my least expensive option? A ebay used one or is there a clear replacement part I can order from GM? Its never flew off in traffic or anything like that, all latches work great, frame great just the clear part is starting to crack from the Florida heat.
Please help!
Please help!
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Melrose Tops has multiple options (New GM piece, Refutrb Exchange, and Relens Service).
FWIW, I went with a new GM piece a couple of years ago, and remain happy with the transaction. Price was one of the best available (for new GM), the top was packed well for transit, and it arrived promptly.
FWIW, I went with a new GM piece a couple of years ago, and remain happy with the transaction. Price was one of the best available (for new GM), the top was packed well for transit, and it arrived promptly.
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Melrose Tops has multiple options (New GM piece, Refutrb Exchange, and Relens Service).
FWIW, I went with a new GM piece a couple of years ago, and remain happy with the transaction. Price was one of the best available (for new GM), the top was packed well for transit, and it arrived promptly.
FWIW, I went with a new GM piece a couple of years ago, and remain happy with the transaction. Price was one of the best available (for new GM), the top was packed well for transit, and it arrived promptly.
Actually, it was cheaper to get the transparent top changed than buying a new one since I wasn't a fan of the sun shining in.
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Melrose Tops has multiple options (New GM piece, Refutrb Exchange, and Relens Service).
FWIW, I went with a new GM piece a couple of years ago, and remain happy with the transaction. Price was one of the best available (for new GM), the top was packed well for transit, and it arrived promptly.
FWIW, I went with a new GM piece a couple of years ago, and remain happy with the transaction. Price was one of the best available (for new GM), the top was packed well for transit, and it arrived promptly.
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Melrose Tops seem to be a good option for a replacement top. Or check the C7 Parts for Sale section for one being sold used. You can also post a wanted to buy thread in that same section.
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I assume you didn't go to them and had it shipped to you? I kind found it too expensive so I drove to them and had them redo the top in fiberglass so it was opaque, They left the metal ring off so I could have it painted and then installed it for me. Worked well till I sold the car.
Actually, it was cheaper to get the transparent top changed than buying a new one since I wasn't a fan of the sun shining in.
Actually, it was cheaper to get the transparent top changed than buying a new one since I wasn't a fan of the sun shining in.
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Thank you all for your ideas and suggestions. A few questions
1. I see some clear tops are "blue". Is there an advantage to a blue top over the normal grey transparent top?
2. Any site for a wrap to put on a used but good (non cracked top)
Thanks!
1. I see some clear tops are "blue". Is there an advantage to a blue top over the normal grey transparent top?
2. Any site for a wrap to put on a used but good (non cracked top)
Thanks!
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Can't speak to your second question.
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They look dark grey/black from the outside and blue from the inside.
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Not worth it for a new top. Ethics aside, if you go that route its fairly likely to show up on a Carfax report and hurt your value in the future. Considering the cost of the roof, and that its nothing insurance should even be covering anyways, just buy another.