to targa or not to targa

[SupraClaou]

Mine is a 1991 turbo targa ,and I have never changed the seals....:sarcasm:
And guess what....I don't have any leaks :sarcasm:
It has some flex without the sport roof on.
But when it's on again,then it's 100% like a hard top.
You've got to love the sport roof,even though I don't ride much with the
targa off :biglaugh:

 

[queenskid926]

The truth, a targa top on is still not as stiff as a hardtop. Having driven both its just not the same. Close but not the same. And yes the targa is heavier than a hardtop by a few hundred lbs. 200 or so rite? But i cant lie, i love it when the targa is off. If your building a race car, stick to a hardtop. Wanna cruise and show off, get a targa. I have a hardtop now and doing a build, Next car if its going to be a mkiii its going to a be a targa just to chill in.

 

[figgie]

so what is the car destined to do?

If it has ANY racing that it will be doing. Forgo the targa and go hardtop. Reason is that with a roll cage. The targa becomes a feature that you can not use (ie can not get to bolts).

 

[RazoE]

I take mine off every day for VERY short drives (1 or 2 miles)..

it rattles like a tin can full of change but I wouldn't have it any other way (just need to tighten some bolts, 18 years with the top off makes it a little loose)..

I also told my girl I better not catch her driving her Supra with the top on..

she usually takes it off when she gets out of school...


clifs: targa > all else

 

[The Dude]

the targa is one of my favorite features of a supra. i would never buy a ht. my current targa doesnt leak, it has all new seals.

Same, I passed over a really nice hardtop for that reason alone. I kill for perfect cruising weather. Replace your old rotted seals correctly and put a good bead of silicone and leaks aren't an issue. I'd only buy a hardtop if I was building a gutted out drag car, but I'd probably look towards an mkii for the instant weight savings.

 

[10secdream]

I really enjoy the Targa and would not have it any other way. My best advice is wait for the right car to come along and you will NEVER regret that situation.

 

[NewWestSupras]

If you buy a Targa, replace all the seals, take apart targa and rebead all the edges, find a targa brace, enjoy the whole "convertible cruise" without flex or leaks. It takes a bit of work, but for those good cruise days, it makes it quite enjoyable.

 

[becauseican]

gosh. am I the only one with a Targa that DOESEN't leak?!

Yes.....

 

[Supra469]

Q: What's the difference between a Targa Supra and a bucket of Water?






A: The Bucket doesn't leak

So does a set of new targa seals!

 

[Supra469]

How does the targa off feels with a rear strut tower brace??? Was thinking of getting one for my car.

 

[terror]

so what is the car destined to do?

If it has ANY racing that it will be doing. Forgo the targa and go hardtop. Reason is that with a roll cage. The targa becomes a feature that you can not use (ie can not get to bolts).

its mainly going to be a dd but im going to mess around with it, try to go drifting with my 240 and rx7 buddies:biglaugh:

 

[92nsx]

Targa top FTW. Unless a hardtop is SUPER cheap, go with targa. Plus the ladies like the targa better

 

[figgie]

Targa top FTW. Unless a hardtop is SUPER cheap, go with targa. Plus the ladies like the targa better

Got A/C??

Ladies don't like smelly dudes or sweaty balls

 

[ILikeCarsYesIDo]

My previous two targas never leaked.

I kind of miss them. I have a sunroof now, though.

 

[A-to-the-J]

The truth, a targa top on is still not as stiff as a hardtop.

if you ever get a chance, pop the hood of both a targa and a hardtop. jack them both up from the front left or right tow hook on the front. Then see which hood you can close

My buddy has broken I think 3 Front Strut Bars on his Hardtop.

 

[DonS1mpson]

Buy a car on its own merit, not because it may or may not come with a gimmicky feature.

 

[foreverpsycotic]

I like targa top so much I do not own one. I like my light supra without many creature comforts, and it will have less later on. My weight goal is 3200 lbs with me in it and a 1/2 tank of gas. Make this tank a little lighter, and if I want comfort I will drive in the daily, the supra is for fun.

 

[IJ.]

Got A/C??

Ladies don't like smelly dudes or sweaty balls

I see you're dating a better class of Lady these days

 

[OfnaRcR4]

For performance, no targa. I have a targa and usually don't take it off because of what it does to my hair... because i'm a girl. It's not even that windy tho, just a gust here and there.

 

[YotaRob]

vasoline on the old seals keeps em from leaking unless of coarse they are torn. Plus, the wife likes her targa alot more than my old hardtop. Some people say get targa bars, but I made some and I dont think they do that much better. I will make a X bar next time I get my hands on a good welder and see if that makes it better. I also get alot of looks when the tops off too.