Targa top mustang

Woudl you put one on your car?

  • Ya, I'd pimp that

    Votes: 30 75.0%
  • Nah, doesn't do it for me

    Votes: 10 25.0%

  • Total voters
    40

95stangGT

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WEll JMS has finished their targa top kits for 94+ mustangs. I think they look sweet. There a pic at PIC Here the stats of it.

94-04 Targa Top Kit

What comes with the kit...??
1.We provide formed fit front and rear endcaps and that install via
mounting bolts that mount into the subbody front and rear. No welding and no
fiberglass fabbing..
2.Fiberglass or optional Carbon fiber top with integrated laterally
positioned latching mechanisms (much like the ones seen on the GM t-top
cars) and the pins slide into channels on the front and rear end caps.
3. Instructional Video tape. This tape will show the process from marking
your cut lines to removing the head liner to the actual cut technique in
addition to showing you the exact cut blades to use for a clean cut.
4. Optional extended c-pillar panel..The rear cut leaves about 2" of roof
forward the b-pillar. This was to eliminate the need of a new interior
c-pillar cover and more importantly to not sacrifice the stock subbody
b-pillar joint.
5. Subframe connectors...
6. Weather stripping
7. Removable top storage bag with tie down straps and hardware.

Will my cars rigidity or handling be compromised???
No...The subbody designed by Ford is very strong and incorporates multi wall
design and is similar to many pics you see in mags of full unibody
subbodies.

How strong will the windshield be without the roof??
The A-pillars are multiwalled down to the subbody and the front cut line is
just behind the lateral roof support framing keeping the a-pillars and the
lateral roof support along the windshield whole. We applied extensive pressure on the top of the
a-pillars as well as center windshield. We then were able to rock the car
,which has a very stiff suspension, by the absolute top corner of the
a-pillar with no windshield flex.


The subframe connectors are for added measure as we know how much torque
these cars have and some of them out there have aaaaalllloooootttt of
torque...

Can I take my car to the strip or road race track with this set up.??.
Yes...If you are doing hard launches on slicks and running faster than a
14..we recommend following NHRA guidelines for verts and installing a 4
point or better roll bar and depending on your power beefing up the subframe
connectors is not a bad idea..

How will this affect the cars roll over strength..??
The sliding pins are made from hardened steel and the end cap mounting bolts
are substantial. The b-pillar and lateral roof support is kept whole as are
the a-pillars and a-pillar lateral roof supports. Since the middle section
of the roof and subbody are removed we recommend you exercising your
judgment based on your driving conditions and style. If you are racing
around most of the time and fear a roll over like some verts, installing a
halo cage or at least a 4 point roll bar will be a safety measure that is
inexpensive and easy..

When will the kit be available...??? The kit is available for order now for
late March delivery...Just in time for the shows...

What do I have to paint..??
Just the replacement top needs to be painted if ordered in Fiberglass form..as the endcaps will cover and cut lines on theoriginal sections of the roof.

Can I put the removable top in my trunk?? Yes.. Just fold down the rear
seats and it will slide right in..The storage bag will prevent scratching
and comes with straps and hardware to secure the top while driving.

Finally..How much will this kit cost..??

The plug n play kit starts at just 950.00 plus shipping and comes with a lifetime
warranty..Carbon fiber tops will be extra. Subframes and c-pillar panels will also be optional..
 
I almost bought a trans-am because I love t-tops so much. That is also my favorite thing about the vette. Some one needs to get some pics of a SN-95 with the targa top. Also does any one know what it would cost out the door to have that done.
 
that kit will pobly put you with in 75lbs of a stock vert...verts only weight 180lbs more then a coupe....the besting about having a coupe is not having to worrie as much about tweaking the frame, and i bet with that kit and a few hard launchs you wouldn't be able to get the top on and off unless you have a 6-8 point cage and subframes

I also think it looks kinda weird, the back part dosn't look rigth it would be intreseating to see what it's like to drive in one, also that car was at knotts last year with that kit, or at least some car very close to that one.

http://myimages.fourvalve.com you can host your pic their
 
I think it looks pretty good, but...

Will my cars rigidity or handling be compromised???
No...The subbody designed by Ford is very strong and incorporates multi wall
design and is similar to many pics you see in mags of full unibody
subbodies.

You're friggin' kidding me, right? I wouldn't even dream of chopping the roof unless SFC's and a cage were already installed. The Mustang chassis is so flimsy it's like trying to build a bridge with wet spaghetti. It needs all the help it can get, and that includes a one-piece roof.
 
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Well I think it looks better than I thought it would on that saleen. I dunno if it'd look good on a sn95. Now t-tops on the other hand....

This is actually a picture of a cobra with a removeable hardtop. I just photoshopped it so it had t-tops instead lol:
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