Interest in new cheaper TARGA alternative...
Thread Starter
Banned
iTrader: (56)
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 12,637
Likes: 4
From: Valley Village, CA
Interest in new cheaper TARGA alternative... I've been tossing around this idea for years and kind of want to do it just for the heck of it.
It would be a kit that would allow you to cut out the stock, heavy, center t-bar section.
We would have two replacement metal panels (with holes to tack weld in or just use screws as the holes would be recessed so the screws would be flush and look finished) that would go where you cut the t-bar out (so that it would look like a finished channeled targa roof).
Then one cut on each side of your factory weather stripping and it would reapply as a targa weatherstripping.
Next you would remove your t-top center bracket from the bar you removed and you would screw it into a new center bracket that we supply.
This new bracket would only be as wide as the center bracket itself. It would latch into the metal panels we're supplying.
SO, long story short, when finished, your car would look like a normal car with your t-tops on, then when you want to cruise, you take your t-tops off like normal, and then also unlatch this center piece, store it in the back, and your car would look like any other targa car with the top off.
This is the only viable means I have found to being able to have a "clear" roof when installed and full targa when removed.
Thoughts? No idea on pricing yet, need a car to try it on, just seeing if it sounds interesting. Would drop about 20lbs off the car. Obviously you'd need subframe connectors though.
It would be a kit that would allow you to cut out the stock, heavy, center t-bar section.
We would have two replacement metal panels (with holes to tack weld in or just use screws as the holes would be recessed so the screws would be flush and look finished) that would go where you cut the t-bar out (so that it would look like a finished channeled targa roof).
Then one cut on each side of your factory weather stripping and it would reapply as a targa weatherstripping.
Next you would remove your t-top center bracket from the bar you removed and you would screw it into a new center bracket that we supply.
This new bracket would only be as wide as the center bracket itself. It would latch into the metal panels we're supplying.
SO, long story short, when finished, your car would look like a normal car with your t-tops on, then when you want to cruise, you take your t-tops off like normal, and then also unlatch this center piece, store it in the back, and your car would look like any other targa car with the top off.
This is the only viable means I have found to being able to have a "clear" roof when installed and full targa when removed.
Thoughts? No idea on pricing yet, need a car to try it on, just seeing if it sounds interesting. Would drop about 20lbs off the car. Obviously you'd need subframe connectors though.
Thread Starter
Banned
iTrader: (56)
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 12,637
Likes: 4
From: Valley Village, CA
Just subframes. Despite the ridiculously long arguments about structural integrity it was proven on Whistler's car in 2001 (I was there) that all you need is SFCs and you're better than a stock car with a full hardtop let alone t-top car. Windshield is fine as well as the a-pillars are same as on a convertible. Tested it with 300lbs and a micrometer, it doesn't move.
Trending Topics
LS1 Tech Stories
The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time
Gas Monkey Built a 6-Wheel Ferrari Testarossa With a Corvette LT4 Engine
Verdad Gallardo
7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built
Verdad Gallardo
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin
Verdad Gallardo
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them
Pouria Savadkouei
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked
Pouria Savadkouei
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP
Verdad Gallardo
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes
Verdad Gallardo
On The Tree
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 162
Likes: 0
From: Temple, TX
I have read the description a couple of times now and forgive me if i missed this but, what about the headliner? I am guessing that the one currently on the car would have to cut up and reworked or is there already a product out there?
You would have to cut yours up and rework it. It shouldn't be too hard to do and you could probably get an upholstery shop to do it for you if you didn't feel comfortable doing it yourself. If I know you though, you'll just bring it by my house and have me do it for you, haha!
Thread Starter
Banned
iTrader: (56)
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 12,637
Likes: 4
From: Valley Village, CA
http://6litereaterdesigns.com/store/...roducts_id=507
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...1202051&type=3
Thread Starter
Banned
iTrader: (56)
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 12,637
Likes: 4
From: Valley Village, CA
