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Old 09-30-2004, 12:01 AM
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This is a dumb question, but do all Trans Ams with t-tops come with those privacy panel inserts? I looked at a T/A 4 sale the other day that didn't have them.
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Does anybody use their inserts??
Mine are on the shelf in my garage
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I've never used mine. They sit in my closet.
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I always use mine.....of course I also wish my WS6 was a hardtop . I think I've had my tops out a total of 2 times since I got the car.
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I'm with KimberWS6 on this one - I constantly use mine too. The tint that they used on the t-tops is way too light for my liking. My poor head would prolly get burnt if I didnt. =) The 92 Camaro that I used to have had the right amount IMO.
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mine just sit in the hatch. and ive always got my ttops off, love it!
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I only put mine in during thunderstorms. It's easier to drive w/o a 6 year old crying in the back seat.
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Whenever my tops are on I always use mine. Just tring to protect the interior.
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I am a bit confused why anyone would buy the T-top and hardly use it. Whatever.
I use mine a lot during the summer.
When I take the panel out they stay out for weeks at a time in most cases.
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my V6 had the panel covers, the Z i got now didnt come with any and i left them in the V6, but when i did have them, i never used them, and like Tweety2 said, i dont see y someone would get T-Tops and never use them, mine r always off on sunny days, turn the heater on when i get cold
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I received T-Top Inserts with my 1999 Firebird (a year old when I bought it) but with my 2001 WS6 it did not have the Inserts (a year old as well).

But, I rarely have them inserted int he T-Tops, they are usually found snug in their slots in the rear well by my cd changer.
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Mine stay on in the summer. Its too hot in texas to have them suckers off. Dark Tint + ttop covers + windshield screen = mildy cool car to get in. Now when it cools down, they stay off for a while.
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Originally Posted by Tweety2
I am a bit confused why anyone would buy the T-top and hardly use it. Whatever.
I use mine a lot during the summer.
When I take the panel out they stay out for weeks at a time in most cases.
When I bought my WS6 I wanted a low mile car with ended up being a '01, which meant I was stuck getting a t-top or a convert. Besides that you ever tried to shop for a hardtop WS6,I got sick of looking . This is my 5th F-body and all the others were t-top cars I've had my fun in the sun with other 4 in the past
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On in the summer, off in the winter.
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I just got some light gray shades for my black interior and to my surprise looks really good two-toned. I'm most likely going to be the same as most where I'll use them during the summer and lose them during the winter.
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i dont put the shades in...actually i never got them....i like having a WINDOW to the world....especailly if your at a light or waiting for something....you can look out.....

whats actually crazy some might say dumb but fun is when your in the forest preserves....earlier in the day with fewer people.....judging turns by the trees....NOT ONE slip up
not one...but i think they nice and fdef. dark enough.....15% is pretty dark if you ask me
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just pay shipping for one of the guys that never use theres if you really want them..
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they come with the car new , most get lost though by the time there traded in i bet, use mine 50/50
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I use mine 100% of the time the tops are in, its weird with them out, and the car gets hot.

But i have the t-tops out 20% of the time, if its afternoon/night the tops are out.

Ryan
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Originally Posted by 02WS6Bird
not one...but i think they nice and fdef. dark enough.....15% is pretty dark if you ask me
My window tint is darker than the t-tops




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