Targa VX

[WormGod]

I believe one reason why you do not see t-tops and targas on SUVs (well, vehicles with that full cab and rear space), is because at higher speeds, that rear will become such an intense vacuum that passengers in the rear, and eventually the front as speed increases, will be enveloped into an intense "walloping" sound. Many may get that with just having a removable or retractable sunroof, but it wouldnt be as bad as an actual removable cab roof space. I installed an oversized sunroof on my Amigo some years back and I couldnt take out the sunroof unless the rear soft top was removed. That vacuum and compression in the rear got so bad at higher speeds that the soft top was actually tearing at the connection pins. It basically acted as an umbrella or a parachute. I think auto designers keep this in mind when creating SUVs cause even with no removable rear like the AMigo, that vaccuum/compression still exists. I don't how this may affect your driving performance or car stability, but I know that having that sound of air concussion blown into your ears 5 times a second sucked, heh.

[sot]

Maybe I overlooked the overall plan, but any idea on how hard/easy it would be to put the top back in on a rainy day and/or if it could be stored inside the vehicle like other t -tops. I'd be really interested in seeing this work! An employee at the MO Air Emmisions testing site asked me if my Blk 99 was a Porsche! Having a Magnaflow single in dual out exhaust being installed tomorrow AM,,,can't wait!!!!
Thanks,
Sot

[WormGod]

I dont think a drawing/diagram would help really. If you did t-tops, the rear compartment would easily fit 2 panels. No way it would fit a full targa panel unless you payed it over the rear seats. Those panels would be heavy regardless. You would want a plexiglass fabrication of the panels and have them fitted with the proper seals and mounts so they would fit back in securely. VERY intricate planning and fabrication would take place for this entire project to work correctly. I neither have the time, money, or spare VX to junk in case it failed, to make this happen, haha.