is it worth getting a targa top? it really looks sweet when you have it off in the summer just floatin down the highway.. i heard they leak a lot though and i dont want that is there a way to re-seal or something so they wouldnt leak? would it be possible to get the removable top from an original targa and then cut the roof on a non targa to make it a targa top? please give me some advice i really want a targa but idk if its worth it....
targa top ?
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IIRC the targa models have extra bracing in the undercarriage to carry the extra load for when the targa is off. I would not recommend trying that, and it would be cheaper and easier likely just to find a supra with targa with no motor and just transplant your motor, or if you're a NA find a turbo targa that needs some bodywork and use your current as a parts car.
That being said yeah I love my targa, and no it doesn't leak. But the hardtop supra's are around 100 pounds lighter because they don't need the extra bracing that goes with having a targa. So thats something to consider aswell.
That being said yeah I love my targa, and no it doesn't leak. But the hardtop supra's are around 100 pounds lighter because they don't need the extra bracing that goes with having a targa. So thats something to consider aswell.
I love my targa, but not the "wet noodle" effect you get from having the top off.
The top won't leak if you replace your seals and do it right. Replaced mine, used rtv where the targa meets the drip rail. No leaks.
You could lessen and/or eliminate the "wet noodle" effect by installing a targa brace, or by installing lower arm bars (I think) to help stiffen them up.
I've exchanged emails with a JIC representative (or someone possibly higher up). He said that msrp is 110, shipping about 20-25. Part is on back-order from Japan and may not be available until June or July.
The top won't leak if you replace your seals and do it right. Replaced mine, used rtv where the targa meets the drip rail. No leaks.
You could lessen and/or eliminate the "wet noodle" effect by installing a targa brace, or by installing lower arm bars (I think) to help stiffen them up.
I've exchanged emails with a JIC representative (or someone possibly higher up). He said that msrp is 110, shipping about 20-25. Part is on back-order from Japan and may not be available until June or July.
I've thought about taking a targa and cutting it off half way up and cutting mine off to make my hardtop to a targa. lol Because i loved my last supra that was targa. Didnt leak and looks great! But i would suggest it just because its awesome, unless your worried about weight and flex i would get one. Nothing like having the top off and getting looks from lots of people. 
My favorite thing to do was take the top off and roll up my windows on the highway. It was cool. Like i had a roof. No wind.
My favorite thing to do was take the top off and roll up my windows on the highway. It was cool. Like i had a roof. No wind.
Price I paid was at my local Toyota dealer.
Prices in parenthesis are the prices quoted from Curt Aigner at Elmhurst Toyota.
62383-14052 Weatherstrip (roof) List: 33.07 Paid: 23.86 (25.25)
62384-14052 Weatherstrip (roof) List: 33.07 Paid: 23.86 (25.25)
63251-14061 Weatherstrip (top) List: 73.75 Paid: 53.21 (56.31)
63252-14032 Weatherstrip (top) List: 65.97 Paid: 47.59 (50.37)
Subtotal: 148.52
Prices in parenthesis are the prices quoted from Curt Aigner at Elmhurst Toyota.
62383-14052 Weatherstrip (roof) List: 33.07 Paid: 23.86 (25.25)
62384-14052 Weatherstrip (roof) List: 33.07 Paid: 23.86 (25.25)
63251-14061 Weatherstrip (top) List: 73.75 Paid: 53.21 (56.31)
63252-14032 Weatherstrip (top) List: 65.97 Paid: 47.59 (50.37)
Subtotal: 148.52
Targa = FTW!
But not for high hp applications, unless you get some extra bracing in there.
DO NOT "make" your own targa supra... the hardtop and targa have structural & weight differences for a reason.
But not for high hp applications, unless you get some extra bracing in there.
DO NOT "make" your own targa supra... the hardtop and targa have structural & weight differences for a reason.
That being said if you don't heed our warnings and try it please post the results :biglaugh:GuNDeZZZ;1229495 said:
I'd never go for a hardtop..
I'm not "hardcore" enough to worry about my chassis fucking up due to high hp...
I'm not "hardcore" enough to worry about my chassis fucking up due to high hp...
FatalStylez;1229853 said:
I'd expect it to be more of a loud crack or pop sound followed by a long screech.