Carbon Fiber Roof!!

Supra Saiyan · 08-12-2010, 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by cre

YEAH!!!! Rice ruleZ!!!

Ugh... anyway, the roof doesn't take 60% of the vehicle's torsional load... I don't buy that for a second. It does take a significant amount though and to offset that additional bracing must be added elsewhere... there's a reason the targa models weight ~150lbs more than hard top models.

The floor pan has a lot of extra material.

Like I said before.. I ain't going with the weather man this time. He said it would rain yesterday and look!! 90o clear skys! I think I will carry the umbrella (front and rear sway bars). I WILL NEVER WEAR THE BOOTS (especially since they are made for walking)!

cre · 08-12-2010, 01:55 AM

WTF are you talking about? Not speculation. Just a fact. Targa's have a lot of wiggle to them and close to 150 extra pounds of reinforcement to make up for it....

... weatherman? WTF is wrong with you.

Supra Saiyan · 08-12-2010, 02:03 AM

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Originally Posted by cre

WTF are you talking about? Not speculation. Just a fact. Targa's have a lot of wiggle to them and close to 150 extra pounds of reinforcement to make up for it....

... weatherman? WTF is wrong with you.

Who said I wouldn't have it reinforced with some heavy materials? I get that.. Whatever the case is. The sway bars will help.. Still sunny and not a cloud in sight..

Sonyps307 · 08-12-2010, 01:58 AM

I don't care if the targa is 150lbs more with top off the supra looks bad ass

Supra Saiyan · 08-12-2010, 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Sonyps307

I don't care if the targa is 150lbs more with top off the supra looks bad ass

I bet that's nice in Baltimore..! Wish I still lived there with my Supra!

MJG · 08-12-2010, 03:17 AM

I purchased my Supra in January of 89. Spent three months finding a 5 speed hard top turbo. No regrets.

cre · 08-12-2010, 03:20 AM

I'm not saying there's anything wrong with owning a "sport roof" MKIII... Just saying that they're soggy enough and if you're going to drop some coin on another roof you'd do well to get one that's reinforced... sheesh.

PS: Sway bars have NOTHING to do with twist.

Ranma · 08-12-2010, 07:18 PM

What sort of reinforcing can I do to my Supra? Been feeling like a real dolt lately of course the roof is part of the structure and the car is even more soft without it. First blowing out my rack in pinion steering and power steering pump, then all of the minor leaks after fixing the main ones. One of these is in the rear of the engine.

I love driving my Supra

It is just that it needs some more attention and a paint job. The clear coat is peeling off of it.
So what can I do to stiffen up the suspension? I love driving with the top off.

cre · 08-13-2010, 12:46 AM

Short of adding a sunroof to the targa insert this it the most ridig you're going to get and still see skyline. I've seen a few different designs of these. Essentially you're turning the car into a T-Top model just with a far less obvious center bar. I saw one which was welded in place and the targa top fit over it.... and not much head roof was sacrificed. The owner used oval shaped steel to reduce it's depth.

spikesnstuff0905 · 08-13-2010, 03:20 AM

I saw a thread on Supramania about those targa braces. Is there somewhere i can buy one without having to fab it up myself? I love taking my targa off, but if i hit a corner going more than 15mph the whole car turns into a Twizzler. lol

08-12-2010, 01:55 AM	#2
cre Toyota Racing Development Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,038	WTF are you talking about? Not speculation. Just a fact. Targa's have a lot of wiggle to them and close to 150 extra pounds of reinforcement to make up for it.... ... weatherman? WTF is wrong with you. __________________ If something breaks or you need to contact a member of the administration please post HERE. Unless it's a private or administration matter please post it on the forum. It benefits no one else if car related questions aren't posted for future users and takes away from the time I'm able to spend helping on the rest of the forum. If you're so inclined I'm always more than happy to accept tips via PayPal. Tip Jar --->

08-12-2010, 03:20 AM	#7
cre Toyota Racing Development Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,038	I'm not saying there's anything wrong with owning a "sport roof" MKIII... Just saying that they're soggy enough and if you're going to drop some coin on another roof you'd do well to get one that's reinforced... sheesh. PS: Sway bars have NOTHING to do with twist. __________________ If something breaks or you need to contact a member of the administration please post HERE. Unless it's a private or administration matter please post it on the forum. It benefits no one else if car related questions aren't posted for future users and takes away from the time I'm able to spend helping on the rest of the forum. If you're so inclined I'm always more than happy to accept tips via PayPal. Tip Jar --->

08-12-2010, 07:18 PM	#8
Ranma 12psi boost Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Claremore, OK Posts: 326 Blog Entries: 10	What sort of reinforcing can I do to my Supra? Been feeling like a real dolt lately of course the roof is part of the structure and the car is even more soft without it. First blowing out my rack in pinion steering and power steering pump, then all of the minor leaks after fixing the main ones. One of these is in the rear of the engine. I love driving my Supra It is just that it needs some more attention and a paint job. The clear coat is peeling off of it. So what can I do to stiffen up the suspension? I love driving with the top off. __________________ 1986 Mk III MA70 7MGE Targa Top 5 Speed Stock Exhaust

08-13-2010, 12:46 AM	#9
cre Toyota Racing Development Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,038	Short of adding a sunroof to the targa insert this it the most ridig you're going to get and still see skyline. I've seen a few different designs of these. Essentially you're turning the car into a T-Top model just with a far less obvious center bar. I saw one which was welded in place and the targa top fit over it.... and not much head roof was sacrificed. The owner used oval shaped steel to reduce it's depth. __________________ If something breaks or you need to contact a member of the administration please post HERE. Unless it's a private or administration matter please post it on the forum. It benefits no one else if car related questions aren't posted for future users and takes away from the time I'm able to spend helping on the rest of the forum. If you're so inclined I'm always more than happy to accept tips via PayPal. Tip Jar --->

08-13-2010, 03:20 AM	#10
spikesnstuff0905 Stock Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: P.G. County, MD Posts: 14	I saw a thread on Supramania about those targa braces. Is there somewhere i can buy one without having to fab it up myself? I love taking my targa off, but if i hit a corner going more than 15mph the whole car turns into a Twizzler. lol __________________ K&N filter, HKS Super Drager, Shoddy homemade 3" downpipe w/flex section, HKS EVC @ 10psi, Greddy BOV, Custom catch can, Cometic MHG, and ARP STUDS

08-12-2010, 01:58 AM	#4
Sonyps307 Lexus & 550's Join Date: May 2010 Location: Baltimore Posts: 526	I don't care if the targa is 150lbs more with top off the supra looks bad ass

08-12-2010, 03:17 AM	#6
MJG 3" Exhaust Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Washington State Posts: 125	I purchased my Supra in January of 89. Spent three months finding a 5 speed hard top turbo. No regrets.