T-Tops??

[SnoopyAce7]

NO the 5th gen is a rebirth of the Camaro, similar to the 1st gen. these t-tops were put on the crappy 3rd and 4th gen camaros.

[tw3ss]

Had T Tops on a 98 and 02 Z28s and no leaking problems.

[lock]

Originally Posted by SS4Fun

You could have a padded "pouch" with a separator that they slip into with straps and clips that would attached to hooks mounted in the trunk.... weren't the 3rd gens like that??

Yes. put in pouch and attach the straps and tighten. Easy. I liked it better than the 4th gen holders because the bag didnt take up space like the holders do when you dont have the tops out.

[Silverado]

Originally Posted by x626xBlack

I believe the problem with putting T-Tops on a 5th Gen would be storage. On the 4th Gen you had a well under the back hatch where they could be stored vertically. We have a trunk now to there would need to be a way to store them with out laying one on top of another.....

Also the spare tire on a 4th gen was mounted in the side of the trunk. This would be a pain in the arse when trying to get to the battery or the spare/tire fill with the T's off.

I just think with the 5th gen design T-Tops would be way too much of a hassle.

Following this line of thinking, GM shouldn't make a convertible because with the top down it would be a pain trying to get to the battery or the spare.

Come on....that's ridiculous.

Storage could be an issue. However, you could easily have a nice looking, padded case with separate pouches (my '82 Monte had these pouches for cryin' out loud) that could strap in place. It would even allow the trunk to stay pretty much completely useful.

Now, you want a real storage problem....go with a Targa top instead.....it would be a lot harder to get that top into the trunk rather than two t-top panels.

And for those that don't want t-tops....don't get them. Just like those that don't like convertibles or don't like sunroofs, or didn't want the V8....don't get them.....but the options are there for those who do want them.

T-tops would look fine on the 5th Gen....numerous photoshops have shown that.....Chevy should make them an option.....I'll bet they sell like hot cakes.

[motorhead]

Originally Posted by RED10LS

T-Tops are junk. I had them on a 1979 Z-28. They leaked and the car did'nt feel solid with them, sometimes you could kinda get a feeling of the cars body flex. And also you have to worry about some ahole breaking into the car to steal them.

In 1979 the entire car was pretty much junk so it's really a bad example.

[Jefe's SS]

Originally Posted by SnoopyAce7

NO the 5th gen is a rebirth of the Camaro, similar to the 1st gen. these t-tops were put on the crappy 3rd and 4th gen camaros.

2nd gens as well.

[Jide25]

Originally Posted by Black_Momba_Maro

targa top would be the move...

2nd that! No place around here that I've called will even consider it.

[LS3SSRS]

i voted no, but a targa top would be excellent

[timcat4843]

Originally Posted by Wilburbeest

All C6 (maybe C5 as well, not sure) corvettes are based on the convertible
and don't rely on the roof to retain structural integrity,
though it may still help a bit.

I have the optional transparent roof panel on my 08 C6 coupe.
I've had it since Dec. 07 and have never taken the roof panel off.
I know it's easy to lift off (one person can do it) and store in the hatch area.
But I prefer to keep the windows up and let the automatic climate control do its thing.

[Fogey]

You want leaks, you want creaks, get an aftermarket T-Top.

[motorhead]

Originally Posted by Fogey

You want leaks, you want creaks, get an aftermarket T-Top.

I would have to agree. The only way I would get them would be from the factory. Know body will ever convince me that a car that was never designed for t-tops has the same structural integrity after a major part of the roof was cut away.

[IROCTPI]

Originally Posted by Fogey

You want leaks, you want creaks, get an aftermarket T-Top.

BS! i hate people that think that. i have a 27k mile iroc with t-tops. not ONE leak and no creeks AT ALL! everything revolving around the t-tops are 100% STOCK!

[IROCTPI]

Originally Posted by SnoopyAce7

NO the 5th gen is a rebirth of the Camaro, similar to the 1st gen. these t-tops were put on the crappy 3rd and 4th gen camaros.

Please tell me how 3rd and 4th gens were "Crappy" Come on i wanna hear this good story!

[92z28]

Originally Posted by SnoopyAce7

NO the 5th gen is a rebirth of the Camaro, similar to the 1st gen. these t-tops were put on the crappy 3rd and 4th gen camaros.

Hmmm, crappy 3rd gens eh?

I never had one problem with my t-tops, I take them off almost every single day in the summer.