Who has the fastest T Topped car?
11-12-2002, 08:35 AM
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Re: Who has the fastest T Topped car? "I can stand on my T-tops without worry of damage."
Too bad they fly off at 80+ mph sometimes...
T-tops look badass though. I'm pissed at myself for not getting them on my Z28.
Too bad they fly off at 80+ mph sometimes...
T-tops look badass though. I'm pissed at myself for not getting them on my Z28.
11-12-2002, 09:26 AM
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Re: Who has the fastest T Topped car? </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Colonel:
<strong>I've run 9.82 with Ts.
"I was just interested how much if at all the t tops were slowing cars down because of the weak roof. Anyone crack a t top from torque yet."
Seriously, T-tops are no doubt STRONGER than hard tops. I can stand on my T-tops without worry of damage. Can you do that with a hard top? I wouldn't try it!
Just get a set of SFCs. After 3 years and MANY 1.4-1.3 second 60 ft launches my T-tops don't leak a drop. By the time you start getting really fast you'll have a rollcage and that will take out all flex in your car. The T-tops will think your car is bone-stock.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">It doesnt matter if you can stand on them or not since chassis flex would cause an axial compression in the roof section, nothing like the loading caused by standing on your t-top. Its a non-issue though if the roof bracing is identical for t-top and hard-top cars.
<strong>I've run 9.82 with Ts.
"I was just interested how much if at all the t tops were slowing cars down because of the weak roof. Anyone crack a t top from torque yet."
Seriously, T-tops are no doubt STRONGER than hard tops. I can stand on my T-tops without worry of damage. Can you do that with a hard top? I wouldn't try it!
Just get a set of SFCs. After 3 years and MANY 1.4-1.3 second 60 ft launches my T-tops don't leak a drop. By the time you start getting really fast you'll have a rollcage and that will take out all flex in your car. The T-tops will think your car is bone-stock.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">It doesnt matter if you can stand on them or not since chassis flex would cause an axial compression in the roof section, nothing like the loading caused by standing on your t-top. Its a non-issue though if the roof bracing is identical for t-top and hard-top cars.
11-12-2002, 05:13 PM
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Re: Who has the fastest T Topped car? The roof bracing is not identical, it is similar. Hardtop cars have additional steel at the sides above the windows (where the weatherstripping is attached). Both cars have support down the middle.
I wouldnt worry about drag racing a t-top car.
Eric
I wouldnt worry about drag racing a t-top car.
Eric
11-12-2002, 05:24 PM
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Re: Who has the fastest T Topped car? </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Nine Ball:
<strong>My car runs slow 10s with Ts
-Tony</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">wow, wish I could say either car runs slow 10s <img border="0" alt="[jester]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_jest.gif" /> Maybe next year.... <img border="0" alt="[devil]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_devil.gif" />
<strong>My car runs slow 10s with Ts
-Tony</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">wow, wish I could say either car runs slow 10s <img border="0" alt="[jester]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_jest.gif" /> Maybe next year.... <img border="0" alt="[devil]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_devil.gif" />
11-13-2002, 12:49 AM
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Re: Who has the fastest T Topped car? "Its a non-issue though if the roof bracing is identical for t-top and hard-top cars.
It's the same and it is a non-issue. T-top cars are WELL proven to handle anything hardtop cars can handle. They've made it all the way to 8s now.
T-tops popping off? Never had that one happen (although I have heard of it a few times over the years.) Sounds like a tweaked chassis (shoulda got those SFCs sooner!) or a faulty pin to hole engagement from the factory. A very rare condition.
It's the same and it is a non-issue. T-top cars are WELL proven to handle anything hardtop cars can handle. They've made it all the way to 8s now.
T-tops popping off? Never had that one happen (although I have heard of it a few times over the years.) Sounds like a tweaked chassis (shoulda got those SFCs sooner!) or a faulty pin to hole engagement from the factory. A very rare condition.
11-17-2002, 02:33 PM
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Re: Who has the fastest T Topped car? Got your PM.
I've never heard of anyone doing it and I don't think there is a kit made but I don't see why there couldn't be.
I've never heard of anyone doing it and I don't think there is a kit made but I don't see why there couldn't be.
11-19-2002, 01:47 PM
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Re: Who has the fastest T Topped car? ive had my t-top car to 150 mph on the street with no problems. there has to be somthing wrong with your lockin pins if tops r coming out.
