6th gen T-Tops??? - Page 5

xgnxs · 05-27-2015, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by songsj

All of the technology that went into these cars and no one could figure out how to put 2 vinyl bags with a zipper on them and one strap to hold them down in the back. You can come up with 25 reasons/excuses to not have t-tops if you want, and almost as may to have them if you want. For whatever reason/reasons, GM just did not want to offer them in these 2 generations.

The real reason, as stated by Number 3 multiple times, is that a vehicle with T-tops is classified as a coupe and as such has to meet all the same safety requirements as a coupe. A vehicle with a targa or convertible top is classified as a convertible and has to meet those safety requirements. I believe the main issue with T-tops passing is because of the roof strength test, you'd either have a ridiculously heavy / strong piece of metal in between the T-tops or some crazy exotic materials that would increase the price. The posts by Number 3 explain it much better, but that is the real reason why they aren't offered, not because "GM did not want to."

songsj · 05-27-2015, 04:39 PM

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The real reason, as stated by Number 3 multiple times, is that a vehicle with T-tops is classified as a coupe and as such has to meet all the same safety requirements as a coupe. A vehicle with a targa or convertible top is classified as a convertible and has to meet those safety requirements. I believe the main issue with T-tops passing is because of the roof strength test, you'd either have a ridiculously heavy / strong piece of metal in between the T-tops or some crazy exotic materials that would increase the price. The posts by Number 3 explain it much better, but that is the real reason why they aren't offered, not because "GM did not want to."

Petition The government to reclassify t-tops as a convertible. Problem solved.

LilAndyG23 · 06-05-2015, 12:33 AM

Is it because of some ridiculous law or is it because Gm feels it wouldn't do good in today's market? I believe most camaro die hards would love to see a t top at least offered. Same for the vette!

FenwickHockey65 · 06-05-2015, 12:48 AM

Incoming Number 3 in 3...2...1...

Long story short: Won't pass roof crash test standards.

Corvette is technically a convertible which is why it gets away with the targa top.

Tim Adams · 06-05-2015, 02:50 AM

Because it's not the 80's anymore.

HuJass · 06-05-2015, 04:27 AM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Long story short: Won't pass roof crash test standards.

This, but with a caveat.

Won't pass roof crash test standards, without significant penalties in weight and cost.

DenverTaco07 · 06-05-2015, 09:20 AM

suzook · 06-05-2015, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Tim Adams

Because it's not the 80's anymore.

Lmao

Not to mention, they will rattle like a mofo.

90503 · 06-05-2015, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by DenverTaco07

+1...lol....

T-tops will be available with the AWD, 709HP, DTC 8th Gen Camaro (Targa Top optional)...just be patient....

Jeffro19 · 06-05-2015, 10:05 AM

I wish too but not gonna happen

AZCamaroFan · 06-05-2015, 10:14 AM

i had two camaro's with t-tops and i liked them, but a bit of a hassle putting them back in at every stop (while they were hot as hell too). I don't even know why they bother with the targa in the Corvette. I can probably count on one hand the number of time's i've seen C4's, C5's and C6's with the roof out.

IOMike · 06-05-2015, 10:15 AM

The press would have a field day if GM offered T-tops. Doesn't get more mullet than that.

cyberbro · 06-05-2015, 10:30 AM

I don't think its any of that, I think its the shape of the roof and the cost since they want to sell you a convertible. If they can get a corvette to pass the crash test with a removable roof
then a t-top would be easier to pass since it has a middle section more then the removable roof does.

FenwickHockey65 · 06-05-2015, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by cyberbro

I don't think its any of that, I think its the shape of the roof and the cost since they want to sell you a convertible. If they can get a corvette to pass the crash test with a removable roof
then a t-top would be easier to pass since it has a middle section more then the removable roof does.

Again, Corvette is classified as a convertible so it doesn't have as strict of standards to pass.

06-05-2015, 12:33 AM	#59
LilAndyG23 Drives: 1989 Chevrolet C1500 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: north Florida Posts: 93	Why can't we get a T top? Is it because of some ridiculous law or is it because Gm feels it wouldn't do good in today's market? I believe most camaro die hards would love to see a t top at least offered. Same for the vette!

06-05-2015, 12:48 AM	#60
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2023 Expedition Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,375 View My Garage	Incoming Number 3 in 3...2...1... Long story short: Won't pass roof crash test standards. Corvette is technically a convertible which is why it gets away with the targa top. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2023 Ford Expedition SSV (State-Issued)

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06-05-2015, 10:05 AM	#66
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06-05-2015, 10:14 AM	#67
AZCamaroFan Camaro6 2016-2018 Drives: sometimes Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 18,469	i had two camaro's with t-tops and i liked them, but a bit of a hassle putting them back in at every stop (while they were hot as hell too). I don't even know why they bother with the targa in the Corvette. I can probably count on one hand the number of time's i've seen C4's, C5's and C6's with the roof out.

06-05-2015, 10:15 AM	#68
IOMike Drives: 2022 F150, 87 Monte Carlo Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: MN Posts: 1,267	The press would have a field day if GM offered T-tops. Doesn't get more mullet than that.

06-05-2015, 10:30 AM	#69
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