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Leaving Targa top off

Posted: 1/1/11 1:43pmMessage 1 of 10
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Cohutta, GA - USA
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Vette(s): 1992 Aqua Metallic Coupe, 6 Speed Manual 1974 Silver Mist L82 Coupe, 4 Speed Manual
I keep my Vettes in the basement. I only drive them when its not raining and I like to drive them with the tops removed. On the C3 I just leave the tops off most of the time. Is it OK to leave the targa top off for an extended period of time on the C4's or would it settle and make the top harder to get back on? Thanks
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Leaving Targa top off

Posted: 1/1/11 9:25pmMessage 2 of 10
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I don't think you would have an issue with leaving the targa off all the time....UNLESS you like to go bouncing over dips/bumps at high speed, that is. That might tweek the chassis enough to cause a problem, but I've never heard of anyone having a problem like that, with the exception of cars that had been wrecked. Go topless!

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Leaving Targa top off

Posted: 1/2/11 7:50amMessage 3 of 10
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Vette(s): 1975 metallic blue coupe with t-tops,L48, t/t steering, black leather interior. 1990 L98, white/red leather interior, auto,a/c
sometimes i have the reverse problem. when i leave the top on for too long it sometimes is hard to get off. love driving with the top off but this time of year it gets awfully coldRolling On The Floor Laughing.
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Leaving Targa top off

Posted: 1/2/11 8:02amMessage 4 of 10
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Cohutta, GA - USA
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Vette(s): 1992 Aqua Metallic Coupe, 6 Speed Manual 1974 Silver Mist L82 Coupe, 4 Speed Manual
Thanks for the info. Topless it is !!
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Posted: 1/5/11 9:36amMessage 5 of 10
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Vette(s): 1993 LT1 6spd Coupe ( very last color code 75U for '93) Full load z07,fx3 etc..... and a 2003 50th anniversary roadster.
Hey guys, I live in Canada, and sometimes, the weather can get real hot with lots of sun, if you are going to leave the Targa top off your Corvette, make sure you keep the rubber seals well "seasoned" with a good quality rubber lubricant, I have used the GM silicone stuff and have had good results. There are lots of products out there, but the BEST that I have found so far is Meguaire's. The rubbers on the C-4 seem to dry out fairly quickly and surely will if they aren't protected against the UV the hot wind and direct sunlight.
Just a random thought...... only 120 more days before I can get mine out of storage  !! WAHOO !!
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Posted: 1/5/11 11:41amMessage 6 of 10
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I agree.  I have been using the Meguires product for a long time, and it does a great job on the all the rubber seals.  I leave my top off from mid May through mid September and never have had an issue
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Posted: 1/5/11 1:25pmMessage 7 of 10
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Vette(s): 1992 Aqua Metallic Coupe, 6 Speed Manual 1974 Silver Mist L82 Coupe, 4 Speed Manual
Thanks guys
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Posted: 1/5/11 3:37pmMessage 8 of 10
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Posted: 8/4/12 6:57pmMessage 9 of 10
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TOPPLESS! TOPPLESS! TOPPLESS! I like Toppless plus if you have problems with body flex they make a neet piece of alluminum that you install that makes the car look like it is a T top. and from what I've heard it works no squeals sqweeks or rattles. Definitely go toppless your car is a she and she will appreciate it.
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Posted: 8/4/12 8:47pmMessage 10 of 10
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I second keeping the weatherstripping moisturized during the hot weather. If the heat from Arizona summers has taught me anything, it's keep things hydrated...other than that, enjoy your ride with the targa off as much as possible Thumbs Up
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