[Mk2] [Turbo] tin top roof to t bar roof conversion
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[Mk2] [Turbo] tin top roof to t bar roof conversion
hi all i am just wondering if anyone has done a roof conversion from tin top to t bar or even if this is even possible
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I converted from t-top to hardtop to sunroof.
Didn't like the leaks from the t-top.
Liked the hardtop but its not in the UK, bought my sunroof UK car a couple of weeks ago.![](./images/smilies/spacer.gif)
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It's easiest and most cost effective by getting another car.![](./images/smilies/spacer.gif)
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It's easiest and most cost effective by getting another car.
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aussieGT wrote:I converted from t-top to hardtop to sunroof.Didn't like the leaks from the t-top.
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Wouldn't it have been easier/cheaper to get new T bar seals?
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aussieGT wrote:
It's easiest and most cost effective by getting another car.
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Agreed, and stronger, as the T bar has additional strengthening in the chassis to cater for the lack of structure on the roof.
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I wouldn't recommend the cutting and swapping of roofs etc, just buy a T bar if that's what you want.
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Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] tin top roof to t bar roof conversion
Sacrilege! Hard tops are superior!
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2 seater sports car, hole in the roof sir? Erm no thanks!
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2 seater sports car, hole in the roof sir? Erm no thanks!
Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] tin top roof to t bar roof conversion
We did t-top to hard top conversion on my track car:
http://www.imoc.co.uk/forums/viewtopic. ... &start=200
http://www.imoc.co.uk/forums/viewtopic. ... &start=200
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Skywalker wrote:2 seater sports car, hole in the roof sir? Erm no thanks!
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Definitely not.
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Now a 2 seater track
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Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] tin top roof to t bar roof conversion
I took my tbar out for most of last Sunday with the roof off, much better than a tintop.
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MR2 Rich wrote:I took my tbar out for most of last Sunday with the roof off, much better than a tintop.![]()
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I didn't have a roof fitted from Friday morning through to Sunday night.
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If I wanted a tintop
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