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And I noticed that they make a top with a glass window. I'd MUCH prefer a glass window (could hardly see squat when backing up with original plastic one). Is it a drop-in replacement? Since I thought that the window kinda bends when the top is stowed away. Any pointers?
And what's the difference between the "stayfast cloth" and "pinpoint vinyl"? Which one is more durable?
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Not into an existing roof that formally had the larger plastic window.
As mentioned, the smaller glass window allows the fold to occur just to the top of the glass.
Also note, with a glass window, you may need to fold down the rear seats to put the top down. They can go back up after.
Bonus for glass . . . more durable, less prone to scratching, fading and clouding, looks great, and tintable!
Con . . . as if the visibilty wasn't bad enough with the top up, the smaller rear window makes it even worse.
Personally, I love the glass window. I am looking at buying a roof while they are still easily available, just as a spare. I'm really torn between the original style plastic or glass. Oh well. Maybe I should buy both!
I would definitly go for the stayfast cloth. It's basically like the original material. The vinyl idea just doeasn't float my boat in both appearance and durability.
Not into an existing roof that formally had the larger plastic window.
As mentioned, the smaller glass window allows the fold to occur just to the top of the glass.
Also note, with a glass window, you may need to fold down the rear seats to put the top down. They can go back up after.
Bonus for glass . . . more durable, less prone to scratching, fading and clouding, looks great, and tintable!
Con . . . as if the visibilty wasn't bad enough with the top up, the smaller rear window makes it even worse.
Personally, I love the glass window. I am looking at buying a roof while they are still easily available, just as a spare. I'm really torn between the original style plastic or glass. Oh well. Maybe I should buy both!
I would definitly go for the stayfast cloth. It's basically like the original material. The vinyl idea just doeasn't float my boat in both appearance and durability.
Yeah I'd really prefer the glass window but I don't think I'd want to have to fold the rear seats down all the time. I like the 4 passenger layout my trans am has.
Yeah I'd really prefer the glass window but I don't think I'd want to have to fold the rear seats down all the time. I like the 4 passenger layout my trans am has.
You can still use the back seats, its just when you are putting the top up or down you need to put the seats down (not even all tbe way, just a few inches), so the window can clear the tops of the seats. One the top is in place (either up or down), the seat can go back to the "up" position. I really need to make a video that shows this because a lot of people have asked about it.
Yeah I'd really prefer the glass window but I don't think I'd want to have to fold the rear seats down all the time. I like the 4 passenger layout my trans am has.
I think it would my 95 camaro convertible is about the same top and the frame is very similar(other than being power) I would definitely try it out pretty easy to find the rear seats cheap. I like the plastic window on my 87 though the glass window being so tiny makes a hell of a blind spot when backing up.
I don't think the issue with the rear seats is that big of a deal. As BlueZee28 said, it's just a few inches when moving the roof. After the roof is up or down, the rear seats are back to normal.
If anything, the rear glass might only add one more minor step. No biggie.
