Targa T-top [Merged 7-7] T tops targas conversion

[907gs-t]

I love the targa top look no doubt purely awesome.

 

[SnoopySLR]

Man, that rear window is amazing. I dont even wanna know the work that would take to do. I know thats a photoshop, but still very sharp.

 

[90moneypit]

Man, that rear window is amazing. I dont even wanna know the work that would take to do. I know thats a photoshop, but still very sharp.

How's the targa holding up? I'm curious as to how these conversions are holding up over time.

 

[Turbo Juice]

I started my targa top 2G project this weekend.

It should be pretty easy. The roof came out no problem. All I need to do is weld up a bar around the windshield so it doesnt fall in at high speed. Then cap off the cuts with some insulation and i think it will be done.

I am not worried about a headliner because i am trying to save weight.

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[cyclonekid77]

Are you going to be able to put the roof back on? Will it seal? I would never do that to my car...

 

[anthonydinatale]

was planning on doing this but dont think im going to anymore looks like a lot of work but worth it

 

[thomcasey]

Did you add braces to the body? It is gonna flex real bad unless you add lots of support underneath. That is a major support area. Can't just cut the roof off/out of a unibody.

 

[jjrock5]

Did you add braces to the body? It is gonna flex real bad unless you add lots of support underneath. That is a major support area. Can't just cut the roof off/out of a unibody.

Completely agree. Let's hope the OP knows this because it looks like it's gonna be really cool. Good luck.

 

[importracr317]

It should be pretty easy. The roof came out no problem. All I need to do is weld up a bar around the windshield so it doesnt fall in at high speed. Then cap off the cuts with some insulation and i think it will be done.

Yeah, imagine that, you took a sawzall to your roof, of course it will come out without a problem.

And I hope you don't really think all you'll need to do is re-enforce the windshield and "cap the cuts with insulation". If you did that AWD swap yourself, I'm you probably don't. That unprotected sheetmetal will rust, your roof will leak and your car will flex like a twist-tie.

Poor car.

 

[twicks69]

can't wait to see the progress on the rest of the weight reduction!

 

[Gamble97]

Just use gorilla glue to hold it back in, it will seal perfectly. I have done it on all my cars.

 

[lilrob2069]

Yea you literaly have to reinforce everything because the roof is the main part of the reinforcement of the vehicle. Hope you get it done right if not Poor car.

 

[GsXdSmKingGsX]

You did it to a good looking car. I feel bad for it

 

[BoostedinSoFla]

You guys are acting like this hasn't been done before. I sure hope the OP has done his research for sure.

 

[TRSblader]

You guys are acting like this hasn't been done before. I sure hope the OP has done his research for sure.

Exactly what I was thinking. I've seen a handful of them in members pictures on this site alone. But being negative towards others seems to be the new cool thing to do these days.

To the OP. I too hope the project goes well for you and you get it done and post some pictures. I think it looks really good when done well (judging from others' pictures on here). Best of luck

 

[Gamble97]

You people are funny.

 

[99gst_racer]

Good stuff. I almost did this a few years back, but decided against it because I hate body work.

Minimal bracing = even more weight saved!

 

[BoostedinSoFla]

http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/app...-top-merged-7-7-t-tops-targas-conversion.html

 

[twicks69]

Relocated.

 

[2GbTalonGuy]

 

[BoostedinSoFla]

I'm confused, is it a bad idea to do a Targa top conversion?

 

[2GbTalonGuy]

I'm confused, is it a bad idea to do a Targa top conversion?

It sure is. Especially if you don't know what you are doing.

 

[BoostedinSoFla]

It sure is. Especially if you don't know what you are doing.

To each his own I guess. I think that's entirely just your opinion, which only matters to you.

Now I love this Targa conversion by Dre. It was done cleanly, the right way and looks great (in my opinion). He basically pioneered this shit on dsms.
Andre's Home Page

 

[2GbTalonGuy]

To each his own I guess. I think that's entirely just your opinion, which only matters to you.

Now I love this Targa conversion by Dre. It was done cleanly, the right way and looks great (in my opinion). He basically pioneered this shit on dsms.
Andre's Home Page

That looks like he knew what he was doing.

But yes, I'm not a fan of the targa top, and like you said, To each his own. And I wish he at least could have done it to one that does not have a sunroof.

 

[lilrob2069]

To each his own I guess. I think that's entirely just your opinion, which only matters to you.

Now I love this Targa conversion by Dre. It was done cleanly, the right way and looks great (in my opinion). He basically pioneered this shit on dsms.
Andre's Home Page

See now he did his right. But some people don't realize the work it takes to do the job. I like the look but only if it is done like it came from factory like that.