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Old 03-13-2014, 12:52 PM   #82
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Originally Posted by PYROLYSIS View Post
For some reason the convertible is allowed a pass. The way it was explained to me the only way they would be able to do T-tops is if they could integrate side airbags into the removable part of the top. Practically impossible. It would cost a fortune in engineering to figure it out even if it's possible and then the extra cost for the parts would probably make the option cost more than a convertible. It's a lot easier to just throw in a sunroof and call it a day.
It was explained in this forum at one time when the first Gen5 Camaro convertible came out. Many years ago safety laws were changed for convertibles. Maybe the targa roof models got classified as convertible status.
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