Slider Rag Top Installed

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Aug 23, 2003 | 03:08 PM
  #1  
Well as of this coming monday (2 days) im gonna finally have my slider rag top installed. Check here for more info and pics----> http://www.vifbody.ca/yabbse/index.p...;threadid=2582
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Aug 23, 2003 | 03:15 PM
  #2  
Can't wait to see the install pictures....

Should be quite interesting....
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Aug 23, 2003 | 03:18 PM
  #3  
hey that is gonna look bad *** when u get it done will u post some pix? thats gonna be pimp
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Aug 23, 2003 | 03:35 PM
  #4  
why is that so much better than a sunroof? i have one in my car and it comes out. so there is just a hole in my roof. i think a tinted piece of glass looks better than a piece of cloth over the roof. plus i spent less for my sunroof installed than you did just for the kit.

just wondering why you would want a piece of cloth over the roof of your car
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Aug 23, 2003 | 06:36 PM
  #5  
Quote:
Originally posted by BADBIRD009
just wondering why you would want a piece of cloth over the roof of your car
True it does look worse open then a sunroof does....

All the advantages of a convertible, and all the advantages of having a non-convertible car.....
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Aug 23, 2003 | 07:19 PM
  #6  
Quote:
Originally posted by FLYNLOW92rs
True it does look worse open then a sunroof does....

All the advantages of a convertible, and all the advantages of having a non-convertible car.....
Except you still have the C-pillars and hatch to look through
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Aug 23, 2003 | 08:53 PM
  #7  
I personally hate the look of a glass sunroof, the is just something so wrong about it. The t-tops on camaros i can just bear with. I like the open top ability and my fav part is the way it folds over at the rear!
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Aug 25, 2003 | 03:49 PM
  #8  
Quote:
Originally posted by jovial86
Except you still have the C-pillars and hatch to look through
... and anyone can still get into your car with a knife.
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Aug 26, 2003 | 06:59 PM
  #9  
actually you cant get into the car with a knife, you can cut thge fabric but there are horizontasl steel bars running width wise across it. Cant even get your arm through it! haha.

well the top is installed and now ive just gotta take some pics. Ill post em soon.
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Aug 26, 2003 | 08:58 PM
  #10  
Quote:
Originally posted by Firebird 383
... and anyone can still get into your car with a knife.
I'm pretty sure I could get into your car with a BRICK


Quote:
Originally posted by LowCamaro
actually you cant get into the car with a knife, you can cut thge fabric but there are horizontasl steel bars running width wise across it. Cant even get your arm through it! haha.

well the top is installed and now ive just gotta take some pics. Ill post em soon.
You can cut out the rear window, and slide in
or just cut in at the top, and you can drop it... I'm sure you can fit in somewhere.
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Aug 27, 2003 | 12:18 AM
  #11  
oh its always possible to get into a car. You just cant really cut and reach trhough the top. If the top is cut and then entered though, my proximity paging alarm will be activated. Same goes if the top is opened, there is a pins linked to the alarm on the closing surfaces.
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Aug 27, 2003 | 07:01 AM
  #12  
Quote:
Originally posted by LowCamaro
oh its always possible to get into a car. You just cant really cut and reach trhough the top. If the top is cut and then entered though, my proximity paging alarm will be activated. Same goes if the top is opened, there is a pins linked to the alarm on the closing surfaces.
Note to self: De-activate pins before opening top.......

You should post some pictures so we can stop discussing how to get into your car, and actually see this thing......
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Aug 27, 2003 | 07:48 AM
  #13  
I don't think I'm gonna like it, but I wanna see pics anyway
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Aug 27, 2003 | 11:51 PM
  #14  
Here they are, sorry for the chitty quality...cheap digi-cam.

Slider Rag Top Installed-ragtop1.jpg  

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Aug 27, 2003 | 11:52 PM
  #15  
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Slider Rag Top Installed-ragtop7.jpg  

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Aug 27, 2003 | 11:58 PM
  #16  
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Slider Rag Top Installed-ragtop5.jpg  

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Aug 28, 2003 | 12:05 AM
  #17  
I got some more, ill post later.
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Aug 28, 2003 | 12:13 AM
  #18  
I commend you for having the guts to try it. I can now say that I wouldn't do it to my car, but I hope you like it (which is all that matters)...
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Aug 28, 2003 | 12:32 AM
  #19  
How much was that whole thing?...
For the first time im gunna hold off my comments. Good workin you did there man...
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Aug 28, 2003 | 12:34 AM
  #20  
Eww! but thats just me talking

Kevin
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Aug 28, 2003 | 12:46 AM
  #21  
I'm not sure how the look of an old VW Beetle top is better than a sunroof but, as long as you're happy with it.

A question though, with that back, won't it just flap around in the wind (the slack canvas part) while driving (worse with speed) ?
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Aug 28, 2003 | 01:08 AM
  #22  
Actually its funny, thats what i thought (flapping around) But the steel bar that are running horizontally through it dont allow it to. When i go back and lift up on those folds, they dont move AT ALL!
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Aug 28, 2003 | 08:00 AM
  #23  
I guess it would be nice to have a big sunroof like that, but I hate how it looks with the canvas just piled up when its open.
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Aug 28, 2003 | 08:47 AM
  #24  
My little sister was watiching The Love Bug today, reminds me of that. lol

Kevin
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Aug 28, 2003 | 09:42 AM
  #25  
I think I would rather just have t-tops or a sunroof, but it's still neat because it's different.
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Aug 28, 2003 | 11:24 AM
  #26  
Quote:
Originally posted by FyreLance
I think I would rather just have t-tops or a sunroof, but it's still neat because it's different.
although it is different, i still dont think it is neat or cool. imo it looks bad
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Aug 28, 2003 | 12:25 PM
  #27  
I didn't say I liked the way it looked, I just have a little something called tact.
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Aug 28, 2003 | 01:39 PM
  #28  
It looks alot better when it's open......It's pretty cool though, now let's see some pictures from inside the car.......

Will that cause damage to the paint since it's hanging on it??
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Aug 28, 2003 | 01:45 PM
  #29  
I can tell you're heavily influenced from the sport truck scene. When do we get to see a fully smoothed dash and console?

Mathius
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Aug 29, 2003 | 02:39 PM
  #30  
i like it it's different but not in a completely overdone way. good job.
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Aug 29, 2003 | 05:16 PM
  #31  
Is there any way to completly remove the fabric, so all you have left is an open roof??
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Aug 29, 2003 | 06:38 PM
  #32  
Has any1 done a targa type thing to their 3rd gen?
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Aug 29, 2003 | 07:09 PM
  #33  
Quote:
Originally posted by fast86z28
Has any1 done a targa type thing to their 3rd gen?
Yes, if you want pics/info......do a search...
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Aug 30, 2003 | 07:56 AM
  #34  
Hell, I think it looks pretty neat. Definitely looks better than an aftermarket sunroof does. Kudos on the vision, and a job well done.
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Aug 30, 2003 | 08:13 AM
  #35  
slider ragtop
car has been wrecked with sunroof, imo
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Aug 30, 2003 | 08:28 AM
  #36  
I woulda went with a full blown targa top...

I hope you like it.
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Aug 30, 2003 | 09:27 AM
  #37  
hmmmm.....different.
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Aug 30, 2003 | 02:42 PM
  #38  
Hilarious and hideous all at the same time. Good job!
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Aug 30, 2003 | 02:57 PM
  #39  
Thanks all for the good compliments.
I didnt want to go with a targa top just becuase i dont like them all to much. As well, i dont think id want a roll cage in my car neither.
Yes, the fabric can be completely removed.
And yes, i am heavily influencedy the mini-truckin scene!
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Aug 30, 2003 | 04:36 PM
  #40  
Quote:
Originally posted by LowCamaro
Yes, the fabric can be completely removed.
How hard is this to do, and can i hassle you for some pictures of it, with it off from maybe the top as well??

Please....:lala:
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Sep 1, 2003 | 08:21 PM
  #41  
i sure hope you have sub frame connectors cause if not , all i can say is creeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeek when going around corners. if you have the small tears at the corners of the window opening they will not be small for long, they will tear right into the sunroof.

but besides that, i will give you credit for somthing different.

also are those the caprice head lites you have there? they look good.

thanks
anthony
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Sep 1, 2003 | 09:35 PM
  #42  
this is OT but i just noticed - azzkker ur still using the sig i made for you ? that's so cool! i remember i made a bunch of sigs with girls, then mods made people take them down bc everyone wanted b00bi3s in them =P anyway i'm glad urs survived
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Sep 4, 2003 | 04:01 PM
  #43  
No problems with structural support, as well there is no creeking in hard turns. None of the structural support was taked out, just a big square of tin. As well, the frame that the sunroof has is probably 10 times stronger because it is boxed and right angle welded.
I work at a shop that does structural report and johnny ( the tech who does em) passed the car.
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Sep 4, 2003 | 08:49 PM
  #44  
logikal6785, yep still usin it and plan to until i get a few other things done.

low camaro, i mentioned it earlier, but you might not of seen it, but are those the caprice head lights you have on there?
if so, could you post better pics of them?


thanks
anthnoy
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Sep 5, 2003 | 12:36 PM
  #45  
Quote:
Originally posted by @ZZKKER
low camaro, i mentioned it earlier, but you might not of seen it, but are those the caprice head lights you have on there?
if so, could you post better pics of them?


thanks
anthnoy
Found this on his website.....

http://www.fbody.com/members/gclarke/AtTheAlarmShop.JPG

Paste that...
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Sep 5, 2003 | 08:12 PM
  #46  
sweet. they are celberty head lights. i have looked at those at one point and i thought that they would work. nice tattoo by the way.


thanks
anthony
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Sep 6, 2003 | 12:34 AM
  #47  
<font color=red>Questions for the owner</font>

Is that thing noisy in the wind?

and sorry.. I just have to ask this.. Do your front tires rub?
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Sep 6, 2003 | 02:14 AM
  #48  
When the top is shut OR open, there is NO flapping, whistling, wind gust or air leaks that i can fell or hear. It seals up pretty tight!
As for my front tires, i have air suspension, so i can adjust to any level, And even when the car is fully dropped, or 50/50 like in those pics, i have NO and NONE whatsover wheel rub. I can even steer lock to lock at any level and have no wheel rub!
I guess i just fluked out that way!
Yes those are celebrity lights and they basically just drop in.
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Sep 6, 2003 | 02:16 AM
  #49  
Thanx on the props for the tattoo!
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Sep 13, 2003 | 09:08 AM
  #50  
I don't post here for a while, I come back, and it's still the same ugly "creative" crap
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