Welding a targa top shut

[te72]

I agree with buying a hard top. I'll never own a targa again. It's a novality item. That is all. Sunroof ftw.

To an extent, I agree. Love the sunroof in my Mk2, but have never been in a Mk3 with the sunroof. 80% of the open air, none of the leaks. None of the looks either, but the car pretty much gets looks no matter how the roof is.

Yeah, you all make a very good point. I'm just not sure if I would have the courage to take it of after the cage is fully welded. I doubt I would ever get it on again.

If you can get it off with the cage in, you can get it back on with the cage in. Flateric makes a good point though, it never hurts to do the stitch welding. Well, nothing's hurt other than your back anyway.

 

[Jimbo]

stitch weld the frame?

 

[te72]

stitch weld the frame?

Not the frame, the unibody structure. Involves going through, gutting the car, and fully welding where the factory merely spot-welded panels together. I've only known maybe 2 people who have done it, it's a rather extensive proposition, but for those looking for every ounce of rigidity, it's worth it.

 

[antigram]

just get a carbon roof if you are already planning to get a rollcage. This way you dont need to weld it

 

[blue7mgte]

Welding the targa top!!?? Horrible idea!! There's braces out there that bolt on when the targa is taken off, I would invest in one of those, I love my targa and welding my targa shut would never cross my mind, Smh!!

 

[Dylan JZ]

I've been considering the idea of having a buddy cut off my roof to weld a hardtop on in it's place.. He did it to his FC, and it came out great.