northwestsupra;875988 said:you could pull a fast and furious and pop it off when a cop/car is chasing you
Thats been my dream behind it the whole time, hahaha. :biglaugh:
JordanC
Pop-out Targa Top
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Thats been my dream behind it the whole time, hahaha. :biglaugh:
JordanC
jordan, it'd be a good idea to get people with relatively stock cars, mildly modded, heavily modded, braced, unbraced, etc... to test for you as well.
that way you might be able to figure out if there's any difference in rigidity.
that way you might be able to figure out if there's any difference in rigidity.
Jeez Shaeff calm down... We get the Idea...
Hey Jordan, I see your a big hit around these parts... Didn't I tell you like a year ago you should post something up over here???
Hey Jordan, I see your a big hit around these parts... Didn't I tell you like a year ago you should post something up over here???
Thanks for the reply shaeff, great idea!!! I've got a BUNCH of guys lined up now so things are really rolling.
To answer the previous question about modifying the car and/or targa top. I believe I answered that before but the hardware will allow you to return back to stock if you so choose (but why the hell would you? :nono: haha jk)
Pierce,
You were totally right man!!!!
More info to come guys...thanks for the interest and input!
JordanC
To answer the previous question about modifying the car and/or targa top. I believe I answered that before but the hardware will allow you to return back to stock if you so choose (but why the hell would you? :nono: haha jk)
Pierce,
You were totally right man!!!!
More info to come guys...thanks for the interest and input!
JordanC
wow how did i miss this. just read it all. im interested to see the final design. good job on stepping up on this
Very interesting. Had these thoughts before, But never came across on doin' so. Anyways, Keep us posted bro!
i am interested in it as well depending on cost. I would love to pop the targe off in a few seconds then spending a minute unbolting it. I would also test it on the extra targa top i have just in case i fail with securing it down lol
i like the pop-out idea. i had thought of a different method a while ago that would take too much R&D, but it goes something like this: having the hatch open from the hinge instead of the back, clamshell style, then having the targa top four corners unscrew (with 4 drill motors maybe) and slide back on some rails into it's carrier in the trunk, hatch closes. i know it's nuts, but would be cool at a stop light.
i wasn't planning on doing this, just thought it'd be neat. Soarers done it? well damn, there goes my millions. lol.
So I've got some updates for you guys:
1) (GOOD) Big thanks to all the PM's sent for testing, I will be in touch with all of you! The fabrication that has begun has shown some good results but I'm still throwing in a few tweaks and going back to some older ideas. So I may end up testing a couple different setups.
2) (BAD) Testing will be pushed to summer (no later than july), I sincerely apologize but I'm coming up on my senior year in college as a pre-med student and bio major so the classes are getting tough! I honestly haven't been able to put in the work I thought I would during this semester, but thankfully the end of the semester approaches and then I will have much more time to devote to this project.
3) To those who have asked about my specific plans I am still reluctant to release information mainly due to the fact that there is someone lurking on here looking to steal someone else's idea and make a quick buck. I do apologize for the lack of information but I want to put out a quality product in a timely fashion with the least cost for everyone. Please be patient and if you have any questions please PM and I will do my best to answer them. Thanks guys!
JordanC
1) (GOOD) Big thanks to all the PM's sent for testing, I will be in touch with all of you! The fabrication that has begun has shown some good results but I'm still throwing in a few tweaks and going back to some older ideas. So I may end up testing a couple different setups.
2) (BAD) Testing will be pushed to summer (no later than july), I sincerely apologize but I'm coming up on my senior year in college as a pre-med student and bio major so the classes are getting tough! I honestly haven't been able to put in the work I thought I would during this semester, but thankfully the end of the semester approaches and then I will have much more time to devote to this project.
3) To those who have asked about my specific plans I am still reluctant to release information mainly due to the fact that there is someone lurking on here looking to steal someone else's idea and make a quick buck. I do apologize for the lack of information but I want to put out a quality product in a timely fashion with the least cost for everyone. Please be patient and if you have any questions please PM and I will do my best to answer them. Thanks guys!
JordanC