TARGA TOP... go with me here

[Mr_302]

Ok everyones like no no dont do it. i just wanna what the cost would be approximitly. and what kind of support would you need to stablized the roof. I'm no expert but cant a roll cage be used to support the roof and frame? i mean one bar from right behind the seats at the back of the cut to the other side thats sound like it would work.....
give me ur thoughts and as always

too becasue im 20 and i can drink there ohhhh yeahhhhhh

 

[Adam95GT]

im confused in why during fall... there are so many targa top threads... i mentioned how i would do it in the other targa top thread...

 

[Labora]

Was a company doing this for 94-98's at one time, not sure what ever happened to them. Looked pretty cool, my only issue was the part you remove is so big you better not leave the car out of site or get caught in the weather.

(They made it 1 piece so it wouldn't fit in your truck I think.)

 

[89 ST4NG]

I started a huge debate!!!!

LMAO

But I wouldn't do it!!!! well if i had a coupe anyway

If I wanted the top cut off I would jus buy a vert!

 

[nmcgrawj]

Some good subframes welded in will be fine. The roof itself wont need more bracing if you cut it....you will still have your b-pillars.

 

[xr8d302]

After some reconsideration and counselling from Nate and Kurt, I recommend doing it immediately and taking pictures.

 

[RycheGT]

From a looks stand point I think it might look horrible. Im not sure the SN95 shape lends itself to that type of look. Ill reserve judgment until I see one. As for bracing full length subs, A pillars, roof, and b pillars would need be braced to prevent sag, and add strength in the event of a crash. Id still go with at least a 6 pt bar for added safety if the car ever rolled over. Id say 8 pt but would take away from the look of the targa roof when its removed. And we all the "look" is what this thought is all about.

Some good subframes welded in will be fine. The roof itself wont need more bracing if you cut it....you will still have your b-pillars.

From left to right it will. If not the center section of the roof will sag more than likely. If you add nothing would you feel safe in the car?

 

[nmcgrawj]

From a looks stand point I think it might look horrible. Im not sure the SN95 shape lends itself to that type of look. Ill reserve judgment until I see one. As for bracing full length subs, A pillars, roof, and b pillars would need be braced to prevent sag, and add strength in the event of a crash. Id still go with at least a 6 pt bar for added safety if the car ever rolled over. Id say 8 pt but would take away from the look of the targa roof when its removed. And we all the "look" is what this thought is all about.



From left to right it will. If not the center section of the roof will sag more than likely. If you add nothing would you feel safe in the car?

Do you feel safe in a vert? Why doesnt every vert have a cage?

Even if the vert's have stronger A-pillars....i highly doubt they are that much stronger since they are contained in the same body part.

What proof do you have to say the roof will sag? Everyone is just assuming....but if you look at the kits that were made, the bracing was not that extensive. Maybe a decent idea would be those who have a sunroof....then u can have a slight idea how flimsy the roof is.


ANYHOW, here are some more pics i had on my old comp...

 

[94gtfreak]

 

[99FiveOh]

It would look nice on a car that didn't otherwise look hideous! the main thing being those Pep-Boys special wheels they've got on there.

 

[nmcgrawj]

It would look nice on a car that didn't otherwise look hideous! the main thing being those Pep-Boys special wheels they've got on there.

Yea its definately too busy....

I think if you picked some nicer wheels. Made it one color then painted the top of the roof panels that still exist black (if the car wasnt black to begin with) it would help.

 

[94gtfreak]

I think it would look 100x better if was all black, chrome 03 cobra wheels and a cobra r hood. But that's just my .02

 

[whitesqual]

I like it

 

[ttocs]

please show pics when you start.

 

[mserrano]

targa top

were can i get a targa top for my mustang

 

[mserrano]

targa top

ive being looking for a targa top for my mustang do u know were i can look can u help me out please thank u

 

[mserrano]

need help were i can find a targa top for my 1997 mustang anyone knows were i can call or a web site thank u

 

[ProKiller]

we saw your first post there boss, you don't 3 of the same question.

There are no manufacturers anymore for targa tops. There was only one to begin with actually. If you are very very very fortunate you can still find a kit out there that people are hording but look to spend over a thousand dollars just for the kit.

 

[Zero_chance]

I never really liked the look of the targa top but I only have internet pictures to go on. Maybe seeing one in real life would be different. Wish there was a T-top conversion kit on the market. I'd be into that.

 

[95BlueStallion]

I like it, and would do it to be different. Not much different then T-tops in appearence.