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Here's my opinion.... (archive)
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Posted by Tom P. on October 08, 2000 at 21:52:02:

In Reply to: Hard Top Questions posted by LarryMZ3 on October 08, 2000 at 16:23:33:


1) Does it increase (or seem to!) structural rigidity of the vehicle any?

No.

2) Does the car feel more 'solid' with it on?

Only that the interior is quieter, and I think that is what makes it feel more solid.

3) Easy to take on and off?

One person can do it if you have one of those garage lifts. Otherwise it's a 2 person job.

4) How hard would it be to DIY? Anyone done it?

Definitetly not a DIY job. My dealer has only 1 mechanic that was able to install hard tops. I was forced to wait until they could schedule time for him to get to it.

At first the dealer wanted $500 (US) to install it, but a little negogiating got him down to $300. It's worth it. You will probably have to get it adjusted from time to time, so have the dealer do the initial installation.

But, putting the HT on for the winter makes it feel like I have another car :)



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