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Old Jan 26, 2011 | 11:58 AM
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So after seeing a few different f-bodys with a black sail panel behind the t-tops I've started to like the way it looks rather than my color matched on on my 01 t/a.
It got me to wondering if these can be changed. Just taken off and replaced or if it's way more of a hassle than it's worth. Anybody know?
I searched and only found stuff about the inside sail panels and older replacements.
Old Jan 26, 2011 | 12:32 PM
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there is a website that made replacements but can't remember their name. maybe someone on here will chime in cuz I need mine replaced it has those infamous bubbles that all camaros seem to have eventually.
Old Jan 26, 2011 | 12:47 PM
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Originally Posted by sscamaroburn02
there is a website that made replacements but can't remember their name. maybe someone on here will chime in cuz I need mine replaced it has those infamous bubbles that all camaros seem to have eventually.
Firebirds as well my friend. I have bad ones since I'm ALWAYS in the sun...need to finish this garage-barn up
Old Jan 26, 2011 | 12:54 PM
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well it sucks for me because the car is garage kept and bubbles still are getting worse. Car hasn't seen rain in like 5 years. go figure another GM screw up
Old Jan 26, 2011 | 01:40 PM
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Agree my car never goes out in bad weather,or anything, and I got them, heated garage ,cover, did not matter . So if someone has some info shoot it my way,
Old Jan 26, 2011 | 02:12 PM
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best thing to do is find a pre 98 car and take it off
Old Jan 26, 2011 | 03:17 PM
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GM no longer sells it as it is dscontinued. I did see on another forum that classic industries sells them.
Old Jan 26, 2011 | 03:21 PM
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does anyone know if anyone makes a quality carbon fiber replacement sail?
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Old Jan 26, 2011 | 03:49 PM
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If I did find a pre 98 one is it very hard to do the swap?
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I am currently having mine replaced due to the infamous bubbles. I ordered my sail panel and the two applique panels (triangle panels on the sides). PM me for info if you need it.
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This panel has been discontinued by GM. Currently, nobody is making it. Check the last couple pages of the sticky thread above for further detailed info.

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