T-Top FR-S? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Agent_365 · 07-02-2013, 10:29 PM

Just want to do a poll, would any of you be willing to cut up your roof in order to have a T-top version of the FR-S with glass removable panels?

Just a random thought. The current roof is totally fine. lol

s0sl0w · 07-02-2013, 10:35 PM

Do realize how much engineering, wind tunnel time, and extra cost went into/goes into that scalloped roof?

And you want to chop it up for mullet mobile T-Tops...

dem00n · 07-02-2013, 10:35 PM

Love T-tops, but not for this car. That roof adds to it, a lot.

Kimsey47 · 07-02-2013, 10:36 PM

I say go with the Targa top... Then you can keep the initial design and go topless! WOOT WOOT!

Agent_365 · 07-02-2013, 10:37 PM

I hear you guys on that. Just a random thought. I do like the roof on it already. It would be interesting to see one though.

Agent_365 · 07-02-2013, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by s0sl0w

Do realize how much engineering, wind tunnel time, and extra cost went into/goes into that scalloped roof?

And you want to chop it up for mullet mobile T-Tops...

Just a random thought..lol after thinking about it though...most likely not.

Barbarian · 07-02-2013, 10:48 PM

If it came with a t-top from the factory I would possibly be interested, but I wouldn't be interested in adding one myself.

@Art_Mighty · 07-02-2013, 10:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barbarian

If it came with a t-top from the factory I would possibly be interested, but I wouldn't be interested in adding one myself.

...what he said

1slowbrz · 07-02-2013, 10:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barbarian

If it came with a t-top from the factory I would possibly be interested, but I wouldn't be interested in adding one myself.

Exactly. I'm not going to cut my car up but I would love to have one that has it. It's so rare to find a car that has a removable top anymore. Basically your only option is a Corvette

switchlanez · 07-02-2013, 10:58 PM

When I had a Celica I wish I had the hardtop (I had the common sunroof) and when I had a MkII MR2 everyone was scrambling to find the ultra rare hardtop (because everyone had the t-top or sunroof options). Main reason is extra weight from glass/materials/reinforcements in the roof raises the center of gravity. Rigidity is also a factor.

Agent_365 · 07-02-2013, 10:58 PM

This is true. If it came from Toyota it would probably have the same molded lines into it.

I'm not a fan of the convertible, this is another reason why this popped into my mind.

Agent_365 · 07-02-2013, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by switchlanez

When I had a Celica I wish I had the hardtop (I had the common sunroof) and when I had a MkII MR2 everyone was scrambling to find the ultra rare hardtop (because everyone had the t-top or sunroof options). Main reason is extra weight from glass/materials/reinforcements in the roof raises the center of gravity. Rigidity is also a factor.

True

Mandy · 07-02-2013, 11:22 PM

I wouldn't do it myself, but I think a Targa would be the best option for the FR-S. Supra style.

5th 86 · 07-02-2013, 11:30 PM

I would rather cut an inch or 2 from the pillars and lower the roof a bit as i do not need all the head room. It would look better to me if the roof line was a bit lower and it would improve the cog. If i had unlimited money and actually cared that much.

View Poll Results: Would you "T-Top" Your FR-S/BRZ?
YES	80	33.61%
NO	158	66.39%
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07-02-2013, 10:35 PM	#3
dem00n Member of the year - 2016 Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Scion FRS Location: New York Posts: 3,575 Thanks: 788 Thanked 2,427 Times in 1,111 Posts Mentioned: 23 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Love T-tops, but not for this car. That roof adds to it, a lot. __________________ Friends don't let friends Plastidip

07-02-2013, 10:36 PM	#4
Kimsey47 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: 2016 STI DGM Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 1,875 Thanks: 1,189 Thanked 1,460 Times in 662 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I say go with the Targa top... Then you can keep the initial design and go topless! WOOT WOOT! __________________ Subaru STI :

07-02-2013, 10:58 PM	#10
switchlanez Glorious BRZ Master Race Join Date: Apr 2011 Drives: Subaru Libird Location: Race Wars Posts: 3,645 Thanks: 1,050 Thanked 2,718 Times in 1,079 Posts Mentioned: 110 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	When I had a Celica I wish I had the hardtop (I had the common sunroof) and when I had a MkII MR2 everyone was scrambling to find the ultra rare hardtop (because everyone had the t-top or sunroof options). Main reason is extra weight from glass/materials/reinforcements in the roof raises the center of gravity. Rigidity is also a factor. __________________ << BUILD THREAD >>

07-02-2013, 10:35 PM	#2
s0sl0w Proud of Boxer Join Date: May 2013 Drives: 2013 BRZ Location: Maryland Posts: 501 Thanks: 176 Thanked 273 Times in 136 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Do realize how much engineering, wind tunnel time, and extra cost went into/goes into that scalloped roof? And you want to chop it up for mullet mobile T-Tops...

07-02-2013, 10:48 PM	#7
Barbarian Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: Raven FR-S Location: Nashville Posts: 110 Thanks: 20 Thanked 29 Times in 15 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	If it came with a t-top from the factory I would possibly be interested, but I wouldn't be interested in adding one myself.

07-02-2013, 11:22 PM	#13
Mandy I came from a motorbike Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: Firestorm 2013 FR-S 6MT Location: FL, US Posts: 447 Thanks: 243 Thanked 390 Times in 124 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I wouldn't do it myself, but I think a Targa would be the best option for the FR-S. Supra style.

07-02-2013, 11:30 PM	#14
5th 86 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: 2013 BRZ SPORT TECH Location: CANADA Posts: 306 Thanks: 31 Thanked 98 Times in 68 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I would rather cut an inch or 2 from the pillars and lower the roof a bit as i do not need all the head room. It would look better to me if the roof line was a bit lower and it would improve the cog. If i had unlimited money and actually cared that much.

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