Who is ready for Cruise Around with the Top DOWN! - Page 7

ember1205 · 03-09-2021, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by joekd

This AM decided to make a run for some fresh bagels, before car even left garage I had the top down

Forgot how much better visibility is with the top and windows down, makes it a whole different car

If visibility improves with the Windows down, you might want to grab some cleaner.

joekd · 03-09-2021, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by ember1205

If visibility improves with the Windows down, you might want to grab some cleaner.

True that!!

Kidding aside, talking about more the front traffic light view without top header in the way and the blind spots

ember1205 · 03-09-2021, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by joekd

True that!!

Kidding aside, talking about more the front traffic light view without top header in the way and the blind spots

I agree that having the top down makes a huge difference in visibility - especially the traffic light piece.

ainsley2012 · 03-09-2021, 11:58 AM

I personally don't mind manually stowing away and putting on the Targa top on my C7 if it means improved structural strength and a lighter weight over a soft top. Just comes down to if you lean more towards performance or convenience.

TP2SS · 03-09-2021, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by ainsley2012

I personally don't mind manually stowing away and putting on the Targa top on my C7 if it means improved structural strength and a lighter weight over a soft top. Just comes down to if you lean more towards performance or convenience.

A Targa top (BTW, that’s a registered trademark belonging to Porsche) does ZERO to improve structural strength because there’s no connection front to back. It’s the same body strength as a convertible. Now, a T-Top does add strength since the center section effectively connects the car from front to back at the roof.

ember1205 · 03-09-2021, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by TP2SS

A Targa top (BTW, that’s a registered trademark belonging to Porsche) does ZERO to improve structural strength because there’s no connection front to back. It’s the same body strength as a convertible. Now, a T-Top does add strength since the center section effectively connects the car from front to back at the roof.

Wikipedia much?

Yes, Targa is a registered trademark but the term is used across all brands to indicate a removal roof.

TP2SS · 03-09-2021, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ember1205

Wikipedia much?

Yes, Targa is a registered trademark but the term is used across all brands to indicate a removal roof.

I know, and yes, Wikipedia is a good thing to check before posting something you know is 99.9% true but don’t want to be called out on the .1% chance you’re wrong

DeltaEliteMan · 03-10-2021, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Gunkk

155 mph is the limit on convertibles. IIRC coupes don't have one (or it's sufficiently high an untuned car cannot get there).

Why do they limit the verts to 155?
Would the top rip off at speeds above that?

ember1205 · 03-10-2021, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by DeltaEliteMan

Why do they limit the verts to 155?
Would the top rip off at speeds above that?

No, but your head would if you rolled it.

c4racer · 03-10-2021, 11:39 PM

Oh. But roll it at 150 and that’s all good !!

ember1205 · 03-11-2021, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by c4racer

Oh. But roll it at 150 and that’s all good !!

lol... Agreed.

Martinjlm · 03-11-2021, 10:07 AM

Finally had the top down today. Why? To make it easier to get my COVID vaccine.

ember1205 · 03-11-2021, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Martinjlm

Finally had the top down today. Why? To make it easier to get my COVID vaccine.

LMAO!

We did a little vacation trip last fall and rented a Camaro Convertible while we were there. We had to go to have a COVID test done prior to returning home and did basically the same thing.

Chutzpah · 03-12-2021, 06:16 PM

Another nice day today, ladies and gents.... got an awesome ride in. I can just tell, this is going to be a good year!

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03-09-2021, 11:58 AM	#88
ainsley2012 Drives: mehran Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: united states Posts: 1	I personally don't mind manually stowing away and putting on the Targa top on my C7 if it means improved structural strength and a lighter weight over a soft top. Just comes down to if you lean more towards performance or convenience.

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c4racer Drives: 2016 SS Convertible Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: California Posts: 1,108	Oh. But roll it at 150 and that’s all good !!

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Chutzpah Drives: Wild Cherry LT1 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,925	Another nice day today, ladies and gents.... got an awesome ride in. I can just tell, this is going to be a good year!

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