11-15-2007, 01:37 AM | #4 |
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what would be the purpose/reason behind getting a hardtop rather than a convertable that can be put on for reasons such as rain or other necessary times for a cover?
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11-15-2007, 02:12 AM | #5 |
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Its an option on the E46. They have hardtops for other ragtop verts, like the S2k and the Boxster.
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11-15-2007, 06:07 AM | #6 |
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For winter use. The winter salt is very rough on the soft top fabric.
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11-15-2007, 08:19 AM | #7 |
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You need to use a cable hoist to lift it off and you need to store it while not in use.
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11-15-2007, 08:27 AM | #8 |
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A buddy of mine has that top.
Not too heavy - just bulky. Need 2 people to take the top off and store it for the summer time. Pretty useful - A coupe in the winter and nice convert in the summer/spring.
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11-15-2007, 09:30 AM | #9 |
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They have it for most all models. Theres a guy by me who has a z8 as a daily driver. During the winter he puts on the hard top.
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11-15-2007, 10:04 AM | #11 |
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I don't much see the point of it in Florida unless you're expecting a hurricane, but like the others have previously mentioned, people who live and drive their convertibles in the snowbelt absolutely need a hardtop.
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11-15-2007, 02:52 PM | #12 |
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11-15-2007, 03:01 PM | #13 |
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I had it on my E46. It was a $2500 option that really wasn't worth the hassle. Especially since I rarely drove it in the winter anyway. It really didn't help the resale value either. Looked cool (gave it a nice coupe look) and offered some interior lighting which the softtop did't have - that's about it.
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11-15-2007, 03:05 PM | #14 |
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If you look at just the top of the pic, it looks like the roof of an old town car.
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11-15-2007, 09:30 PM | #16 |
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be honest...it's ugly on the car, and in California, this is the first one I've seen.
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