 Targa Top? Possible w/ Sunroof?, haha i know im getting flamed for this! |
 Jul 13, 2004 - 1:08 PM
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Anyways, i saw a civic si with a targa top changed the whole look of the car, i must admit it was pretty hot! I really liked it, anyone think its possible with a sunroof?
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Jul 13, 2004 - 5:03 PM
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Agreed. The important question is does the convertible top provide support which is MATERIALLY better than nothing? I say the answer to that question is "doubtful". By materially, I mean a structural enhancement which will serve to reduce the type of chassis flex that could negatively impact the operation of doors, windows and top over time. The street rodders will tell you that the old convertible camaros and mustangs flexed so bad under horsepower that the body and frame would simply lose their structural ridgity over time. When that happened, the doors, windows and top would fail to close flush or, in some cases, at all. As we add horsepower with either a turbo upgrade or 3sgte swap, I am pessimistic that we can avoid flex issues merely by keeping our tops up. Nevertheless, my best guess is that the car can handle 250 whp without major structural modifications. We will see. - Jay. -------------------- QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 10, 2006 - 1:55 PM) [snapback]454118[/snapback] i know your trying to do the right thing for your motor, but this is one of those times where you should just trust the guys who have had their swaps for a while and have done a ton of research into this. |
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DJMC_Celica Targa Top? Possible w/ Sunroof? Jul 13, 2004 - 1:08 PM
Coomer It's possible, it's just going to require ... Jul 13, 2004 - 1:13 PM shid Not unless you structurally brace the thing like A... Jul 13, 2004 - 1:21 PM jgreening QUOTE Don't forget coom, when the covertible t... Jul 13, 2004 - 1:52 PM PhillyGuy086 how bout if you put a full roll cage in it...with ... Jul 13, 2004 - 1:57 PM Digndoug if you make a proper cage it would work fine.. but... Jul 13, 2004 - 3:58 PM shid I dunno jay, from a force distribution standpoint,... Jul 13, 2004 - 4:45 PM shid I'm expierencing chassis flex NOW just by driv... Jul 13, 2004 - 5:14 PM macavely you can have it done.... a while back i saw an add... Jul 13, 2004 - 7:35 PM shid But mac, see Jay and I's comments, I think it... Jul 13, 2004 - 7:46 PM madmods I say just cut the whole top off and brace. Jul 13, 2004 - 8:12 PM macavely QUOTE (shid @ Jul 13, 2004 - 7:46 PM) But mac, see... Jul 13, 2004 - 10:49 PM Uppitycracker I know this is an old thread but reading through i... Nov 6, 2004 - 7:31 PM orvillescelica shid, i would have agree with Jay on this. Althoug... Nov 6, 2004 - 10:58 PM NEVERSTOP I seriously looked into doing this about a year ag... Nov 7, 2004 - 12:03 AM Consynx if you want to talk to someone who has done this b... Nov 7, 2004 - 1:35 AM ice23q dont it just look sweeeeet.......... Nov 7, 2004 - 5:18 AM Gilbert_619 i bet it looks even sweeter then its in a crash an... Nov 7, 2004 - 3:41 PM Andason whos car is that ^^^ ? Nov 7, 2004 - 3:58 PM vangSTa_celica That his... Nov 7, 2004 - 4:05 PM OOBE It looks awful...that Celi doesn't look sporty... Nov 7, 2004 - 10:36 PM Andason QUOTE (ice23q @ Nov 7, 2004 - 4:18 AM)
dont it j... Nov 7, 2004 - 10:38 PM Consynx no, there's no T bar at all it's the rea... Nov 8, 2004 - 12:59 AM shid QUOTE (Consynx @ Nov 8, 2004 - 5:59 AM) no, there... Nov 8, 2004 - 1:29 AM shid QUOTE (orvillescelica @ Nov 7, 2004 - 3:58 AM)
An... Nov 8, 2004 - 1:31 AM OOBE Yep, ****ty PS job. Nov 8, 2004 - 11:28 AM Ricky Save yourself a lot of pain and just sell your hat... Nov 8, 2004 - 12:39 PM shid QUOTE (Ricky @ Nov 8, 2004 - 5:39 PM) Save yoursel... Nov 8, 2004 - 2:31 PM Ricky QUOTE (shid @ Nov 8, 2004 - 7:31 PM) QUOTE (R... Nov 8, 2004 - 3:04 PM
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