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Old Dec 4, 2008 | 10:21 PM
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T-Top Funhouse Mirrors!!! I'M FREAKIN OUT MANNNNN!

As I was readying my car for winter hibernation the other day, i set the tops against the wall on the opposite side of the garage (wanted to let moisture dry out before storing). As i went around the car swapping the stock wheels back on, I was greeted with an image so fantastic I had to grab my camera.

Shot number one - the melt down

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while it was amusing, I didn't think much of it. So I continued with swapping the wheels and after finishing I noticed another great image from a different angle. Sorry for the poor image quality, its actually a really nice camera but I didn't bother messing around with the settings/lighting. maybe in the spring.

Shot number two, I give you - DUB magazine

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clearly, we could be on to something here. Now my challenge to whomever else is as artistic (or easily amused, call it what you will) as I am....

POST YOUR OWN T-TOP FUN HOUSE MIRROR SHOTS!!! this thread should be fun...
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Old Dec 4, 2008 | 10:34 PM
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Thats crazy!!! I have to try that come spring time,
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Old Dec 4, 2008 | 11:21 PM
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no t tops, sorry
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Old Dec 4, 2008 | 11:51 PM
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Re: T-Top Funhouse Mirrors!!! I'M FREAKIN OUT MANNNNN!

This reminds me of when I take off a glass t-top and use the bottom concave (mirrored) side to reflect the sun into various people's faces.. I know, I'm 12.

Nice pictures....I'll have to take some tomorrow!
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Old Dec 5, 2008 | 08:04 AM
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So that's how they designed the C4 corvette!
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Old Dec 5, 2008 | 08:21 AM
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Re: T-Top Funhouse Mirrors!!! I'M FREAKIN OUT MANNNNN!

You also have to be careful what is around your glass T-tops if you prop them up bottom out next to your car on a sunny day. It turns out they have a 2 foot or so focal point and will light small objects like leaves on fire if placed in just the right (or wrong) place. I discovered this last time I was out working on my car when a nearby pile of leaves started smoking.
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Old Dec 5, 2008 | 08:40 AM
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Re: T-Top Funhouse Mirrors!!! I'M FREAKIN OUT MANNNNN!

Originally Posted by jccaclimber
You also have to be careful what is around your glass T-tops if you prop them up bottom out next to your car on a sunny day. It turns out they have a 2 foot or so focal point and will light small objects like leaves on fire if placed in just the right (or wrong) place. I discovered this last time I was out working on my car when a nearby pile of leaves started smoking.
I know somebody who had them in his back seat and burned a hole in his headliner that way.
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