Lexan T-Tops?
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Lexan T-Tops?
I have an 86 IROC-Z, im about to get a set of Lexan T-Tops, would the fit my car or am i gonna have to change the mechanism.
Im getting them either way, im just trading a set of stock 97 Dodge Ram rims and tires(no longer own the ram) so its no lose to me.
Im getting them either way, im just trading a set of stock 97 Dodge Ram rims and tires(no longer own the ram) so its no lose to me.
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From: Renton, WA
Car: 1988 IROC Z
Engine: 5.7 litre
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.27 Posi with 4 wheel disc brakes
Re: Lexan T-Tops?
Yes you will have to change out the locking mechanism but its relatively easy from what I heard.
FYI--The lexans are a step down from the glass--the lexans get scratched and tend to leak. There were alot of complaints to GM because of the leaking issue and GM was swapping out the lexan for glass.
Do a search and I think you will see what Im talking about..
BTW--welcome to the board!
FYI--The lexans are a step down from the glass--the lexans get scratched and tend to leak. There were alot of complaints to GM because of the leaking issue and GM was swapping out the lexan for glass.
Do a search and I think you will see what Im talking about..
BTW--welcome to the board!
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Re: Lexan T-Tops?
Yes you will have to change out the locking mechanism but its relatively easy from what I heard.
FYI--The lexans are a step down from the glass--the lexans get scratched and tend to leak. There were alot of complaints to GM because of the leaking issue and GM was swapping out the lexan for glass.
Do a search and I think you will see what Im talking about..
BTW--welcome to the board!
FYI--The lexans are a step down from the glass--the lexans get scratched and tend to leak. There were alot of complaints to GM because of the leaking issue and GM was swapping out the lexan for glass.
Do a search and I think you will see what Im talking about..
BTW--welcome to the board!
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From: RI
Car: 1989 GTA
Engine: 5.7 350
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.23
Re: Lexan T-Tops?
I got a set of Lexan t-tops for my 89 GTA and they went right in. I cant say what car they came off of since i got them from a third party. I eventually switched back to the glass ones since they didn't have any cracks and more importantly didn't leak
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From: Hacienda Heights, CA
Car: 90 RS 'Vert, 88 IROC-Z, 88 Firebird
Engine: 305 ci tbi, 305 ci tpi, 350 ci tpi
Transmission: WC-T5, WC-T5, 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.45, 3.27, 3.27
Re: Lexan T-Tops?
They'll fit with no problems. Even the ones with a larger diameter plastic pin that at first glance appear to require a change fit with no conversion required.
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Car: 86 Firebird
Engine: Buick 3.8 V6 Turbo
Transmission: 200r4
Axle/Gears: 3.42's
Re: Lexan T-Tops?
Yup what he said. I have swapped several sets onto peoples cars (even had a set for one of my older bords for awhile) and the only thing I have had to do, is "Clock" the mounting holes
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From: South Suburbs of Chicago
Car: 89 RS
Engine: 2.8
Transmission: Auto
Re: Lexan T-Tops?
Take it from me. I have the Lexan tops and if there is anyone who is silly enough to trade me for glass ones. I would do it. They scratch easy and they make a lot of squeaking noises. Mine dont seem to leak though.
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Car: 1992 Pontiac Firebird Base
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