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Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 2018
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From: Clermont, Florida
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 2004
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From: Macon GA
Safety Car
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From: Wickenburg, Az
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 2,116
Likes: 1,112
From: Harrisburg PA
I just bought a transparent top. Looks really nice on my Red Mist car. It does feel more open and the blue tint look from the inside is nice. I live in PA so the heat issue may only be a factor in the summer. I'll put the red top back on if it gets too hot.
Last edited by Salmon057; Apr 10, 2026 at 07:37 AM.
Racer
Joined: Oct 2018
Posts: 408
Likes: 521
From: State College, PA
2025 C8 Stingray of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
I have both tops, but the transparent one stays on almost all of the time. Cockpit feels more open. I’m in Central PA, so the weather doesn’t have too much influence.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 8,341
Likes: 823
From: Naples Florida
I kind of wish mine had the carbon fiber factory roof with the painted edges. It's almost impossible to order one of them through the parts catalog as they only come in white and red. I will someday upgrade to the transparent roof.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 1999
Posts: 2,924
Likes: 361
From: Mayer, AZ
I love the transparent top and even though I'm in Arizona it stays on year-round. However, I will admit that I purchased a static cling heavy tint solar shade and when it's the hottest install it. It gives me the flexibility of seeing through or not depending on the temps. So, I get the best of both worlds.
CF Community Team
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 5,244
Likes: 2,887
From: Charlotte N.C.
I have the factory roof and suction cup insulation panel. First as asked before is there an aftermarket roof? Not as far as I know. Second I really dislike the suction cup insulation panel. It's a pain. So, I use the transparent top in the colder months and stock body colored one in the hotter months.
Drifting
Joined: Aug 2022
Posts: 1,551
Likes: 1,680
From: Cincinnati, OH
I have the factory transparent. I wasn't planning on changing it for the painted, I like the look inside and out, but it does get much hotter in the cabin. I have switched it out. I can't imagine how hot it gets in the southern states.
Race Director
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 11,039
Likes: 2,591
From: Del Boca Vista FL
In FL the transparent top can be like a Kenner Easy Bake Oven. (Us old folks remember that). I run the painted top from May to late September. I really like having the transparent top on the car.