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Old 11-18-2010, 01:14 PM   #1
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I didn't use it all last year. I installed it two weeks ago and will leave it on until March or April.

My car isn't a daily driver nor is the weather terrible in my area. I like it just because it is a nice temporary change. It does make the cabin more quiet and gives the car a different look. The only possible problem that I can come up with is it makes it more difficult to get to the top of the engine if needed.

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I didn't use it all last year. I installed it two weeks ago and will leave it on until March or April.

My car isn't a daily driver nor is the weather terrible in my area. I like it just because it is a nice temporary change. It does make the cabin more quiet and gives the car a different look. The only possible problem that I can come up with is it makes it more difficult to get to the top of the engine if needed.


That top looks sweet on your car. Clean and classy.
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Old 11-18-2010, 02:08 PM   #3
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Old 11-18-2010, 07:03 PM   #4
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I have a factory hard top. Like ddb says it does make the cabin quieter. It's like having two cars. A cozy coupe for the winter and a traditional convertible for the summer.

The other advantages are that it offers better visibility than the plastic rear window soft top and it probably helps prolong the life of the soft top since it won't be exposed to the colder weather. I put mine on last week and I will keep it on until late March so I use it 5 months per year.

It is a two person job to take it on and off unless you are willing to risk scratching the paint. Otherwise, I don't see any disadvantage to it.
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