Favorite Hardtop Style?

Chewievette · 01-07-2006, 03:43 PM

As most of you know, I have been working on this Hardtop idea for a while now and this poll is to find out which of the top three styles you like the best. This is for overall shape and look of the top, please make a post stating which side window style you like, with B pillar, without B pillar, or solid(no window). If you have any comments about any of the three tops, especially things that you think need to be changed, please post them.

If you have no idea what this is about, here's the thread:
http://www.solsticeforum.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=10605

This is not a poll to see whether or not you like this idea or even if you would buy one. I want to know which style you like best, so even if you have no intention of buying one please let me know which one you like the best.

Now, here are your options:
#1 - Has a squared off back end and a large rear window for easy trunk access. (this is an example of the side window With B pillar)

#2 - Has a rounded back end, more like the concept coupe and a smaller more stylized rear window. (this is an example of No side window)

#3 - Has a squared back end but with a slightly recessed rear window to give it ridges that mimic the coupe concept. This rear window is the largest of the bunch. (this is an example of the hidden B pillar, it would only be about an inch wide and invisible from the outside)

Zr1Owner · 01-07-2006, 04:28 PM

I think without a side wondow, even a small one, visbility would be a hard for side view.

eldeeko · 01-07-2006, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chewievette

As most of you know, I have been working on this
Now, here are your options:
#1 - Has a squared off back end and a large rear window for easy trunk access....
#2 - Has a rounded back end, more like the concept coupe and a smaller more....
#3 - Has a squared back end but with a slightly recessed rear window to give it...

Sorry, #4 (None of the above)

San Diego SKY · 01-07-2006, 05:32 PM

From those photos I like #1 a lot. I would like to see #3 on a Sky. I think that the sharper lines on the sky might work well with #3. #1 does give it a feel of a Crossfire.

Chewievette · 01-07-2006, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eldeeko

Sorry, #4 (None of the above)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chewievette

This is not a poll to see whether or not you like this idea or even if you would buy one. I want to know which style you like best, so even if you have no intention of buying one please let me know which one you like the best.

Why am I constantly forced to quote myself? Or am I just going crazy?

**rick112** · 01-07-2006, 06:12 PM

#4

None of the above!

**rick112** · 01-07-2006, 06:13 PM

Sorry I can not comply. They all make the Solstice/Sky look like a Crossfire!

eldeeko · 01-07-2006, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chewievette

Why am I constantly forced to quote myself? Or am I just going crazy?

When I said #4 none of the above, that is what I meant! I don't like the design, it looks pretty but I don't like it. I was hoping for something a little different as they all look pretty much the same. I have done enough CAD in my life to know what I like. That is all. It is overdesigned in my opinion, this is a roadster not a coupe. If the top made it look somewhat like the convertible I would be interested. Your work is great just not to my taste!

Chewievette · 01-08-2006, 01:28 AM

Okay fine. I'll just go off and build a few how I like them. If people buy them Great! if not then oh well.

I want my sky NOW · 01-08-2006, 03:59 PM

Make a tread and have a photoshop pro change the top to the body color , so we can see what it looks like complete. If you send me the photoshop file i'll give it a try... Pm me for email...

Jay_Sin · 01-13-2008, 06:58 PM

I like the fact that it changes it from a convertible to a coupe. I really don't care for drop top cars, so this would suit me very well. I like these cars because they perform very well, not because they look pretty with the top down. So for me, this car being a convertible is a negative.

It's a hard choice, but I think I'd have to go with 3#.

**Skip** · 01-13-2008, 07:11 PM

#3 is the better of all. But I would not buy a hard top for my Sky. I bought the Sky because it is a drop top....Skip....

Midnight Sky · 01-13-2008, 07:53 PM

I like #3 the best.

The question is, as with any hardtop on these cars, can you access the trunk with the hardtop installed?

gadget · 01-13-2008, 08:41 PM

I think #3 has the best lines. Hopefully it would be easily removable something like the old T birds. It would be nice to have a hard top but not at the expence of losing the ability to have a convertible.

It can't look like a crossfire it doesn't have the Butt ugly Ribbed hood on it

Jay_Sin · 01-13-2008, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gadget

It can't look like a crossfire it doesn't have the Butt ugly Ribbed hood on it

Yeah. When it comes to retro styling, Chrysler got it all wrong.

willis · 01-13-2008, 09:48 PM

Baaaaaaaaaaaa

KentuckySky · 01-14-2008, 12:32 PM

Please build one! I would definately buy (I know you said this is not important right now) BUT I need something to protect my convertible top from the harsh winter elements! The hardtop on my Miata was great! But I'd only buy it if it was sporty. Such as the racing version for the Soltice. (like in Transformers.) That car was HOT!

Crap! I just noticed this thread is over a year old! Probably never gonna happen huh... Wonder what ever happened to Chewievette's concepts?

MidniteBlues · 01-14-2008, 01:09 PM

#3 looks the sportiest of all shown. Remove ability very important IMO. Altho not for me, there is probably a market for these tops.. Good luck with your project!!

Don't let the naysayers dissuade you if you want to do this..Don't know what they would cost to fabricate, so to me the selling price of which ever one you decide to make will be key. Also, IMO must be high quality product, which usually means, expensive..

KentuckySky · 01-14-2008, 01:23 PM

Don't mean to "hijack" but Midnight Blues, that avitar is sooooooo cute!

MidniteBlues · 01-14-2008, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by KentuckySky

Don't mean to "hijack" but Midnight Blues, that avitar is sooooooo cute!

Thanks, I keep trying to look for and find "entertaining" avs..

Err, that the mods will let me post..

Rocky Mtn Sky · 01-14-2008, 01:41 PM

I would like to see a hard top that closely approximates the soft top, without the butress clips into the trunk deck. I don't know if it is possible to attach it making use of the vent flaps for the soft top.
This would keep the trunk deck visible (and stylin') and retain access to the trunk, such as it is.

sidejam · 01-14-2008, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jay_Sin

I like the fact that it changes it from a convertible to a coupe. I really don't care for drop top cars, so this would suit me very well. I like these cars because they perform very well, not because they look pretty with the top down. So for me, this car being a convertible is a negative.

That is exactly how I felt about the Sky during my purchase. While I do enjoy the top down, it's the type of thing that I like to experience, not necessarily own.

View Poll Results: Favorite Hardtop Style?
#1	16	24.24%
#2	4	6.06%
#3	46	69.70%
Voters: 66. You may not vote on this poll

01-07-2006, 03:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
Chewievette First 2000 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Lansing, MI Posts: 25 My Photos: (0)	Favorite Hardtop Style? As most of you know, I have been working on this Hardtop idea for a while now and this poll is to find out which of the top three styles you like the best. This is for overall shape and look of the top, please make a post stating which side window style you like, with B pillar, without B pillar, or solid(no window). If you have any comments about any of the three tops, especially things that you think need to be changed, please post them. If you have no idea what this is about, here's the thread: http://www.solsticeforum.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=10605 This is not a poll to see whether or not you like this idea or even if you would buy one. I want to know which style you like best, so even if you have no intention of buying one please let me know which one you like the best. Now, here are your options: #1 - Has a squared off back end and a large rear window for easy trunk access. (this is an example of the side window With B pillar) #2 - Has a rounded back end, more like the concept coupe and a smaller more stylized rear window. (this is an example of No side window) #3 - Has a squared back end but with a slightly recessed rear window to give it ridges that mimic the coupe concept. This rear window is the largest of the bunch. (this is an example of the hidden B pillar, it would only be about an inch wide and invisible from the outside)

01-08-2006, 01:28 AM	#9 (permalink)
Chewievette First 2000 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Lansing, MI Posts: 25 My Photos: (0)	Okay fine. I'll just go off and build a few how I like them. If people buy them Great! if not then oh well. __________________ Starting up a business to make parts for you guys! Let me know what you are interested in! "Just Remember, No One Can Hear You Listening In Space"

01-08-2006, 03:59 PM	#10 (permalink)
I want my sky NOW First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 55 My Photos: (0)	Make a tread and have a photoshop pro change the top to the body color , so we can see what it looks like complete. If you send me the photoshop file i'll give it a try... Pm me for email... __________________ Online High School : $2,000 SAT Prep Courses : $100 Getting into MIT : $20 slipped to the Dean Bragging about getting a perfect score on the SAT's and getting into MIT, then spelling every other word wrong in this forum : Priceless

01-13-2008, 06:58 PM	#11 (permalink)
Jay_Sin Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 173 My Photos: (0)	I like the fact that it changes it from a convertible to a coupe. I really don't care for drop top cars, so this would suit me very well. I like these cars because they perform very well, not because they look pretty with the top down. So for me, this car being a convertible is a negative. It's a hard choice, but I think I'd have to go with 3#. __________________ Future Solsitce Owner

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01-07-2006, 04:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
Zr1Owner First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 51 My Photos: (0)	I think without a side wondow, even a small one, visbility would be a hard for side view.

01-07-2006, 05:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
San Diego SKY First 2000 Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 5 My Photos: (0)	From those photos I like #1 a lot. I would like to see #3 on a Sky. I think that the sharper lines on the sky might work well with #3. #1 does give it a feel of a Crossfire.

01-07-2006, 06:12 PM	#6 (permalink)
rick112 Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,190 My Photos: (0)	#4 None of the above!

01-07-2006, 06:13 PM	#7 (permalink)
rick112 Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,190 My Photos: (0)	Sorry I can not comply. They all make the Solstice/Sky look like a Crossfire!

01-13-2008, 07:11 PM	#12 (permalink)
Skip First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: deep in the land of cotton where good times there are not forgotten Posts: 4,736 My Photos: (0)	#3 is the better of all. But I would not buy a hard top for my Sky. I bought the Sky because it is a drop top....Skip.... __________________ Resident Redneck of the forum and Birthday Greeter Keep on the sunny side of life It tant Christmas without Christ.

01-13-2008, 07:53 PM	#13 (permalink)
Midnight Sky Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Central North Carolina Posts: 208 My Photos: (0)	I like #3 the best. The question is, as with any hardtop on these cars, can you access the trunk with the hardtop installed? __________________ PS -- That is what part of the alphabet would look like if Q and R were missing (Mitch Hedberg)

01-13-2008, 08:41 PM	#14 (permalink)
gadget Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Westminster,Colorado Posts: 579 My Photos: (0)	I think #3 has the best lines. Hopefully it would be easily removable something like the old T birds. It would be nice to have a hard top but not at the expence of losing the ability to have a convertible. It can't look like a crossfire it doesn't have the Butt ugly Ribbed hood on it __________________ '07 2.4 Liter Polar White With Tan Trim L.S. Differential B&G Springs and Dampers,Eibach Stabilizers Dual Filter Fugita CAI SMS BBTB, Vector tune Monsoon Stereo,Six disk changer PDA and 350GB hardrive space for audio Last edited by gadget : 01-13-2008 at 09:00 PM.

01-13-2008, 09:48 PM	#16 (permalink)
willis Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern IL Posts: 155 My Photos: (1)	Baaaaaaaaaaaa

01-14-2008, 12:32 PM	#17 (permalink)
KentuckySky Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 280 My Photos: (0)	Please build one! I would definately buy (I know you said this is not important right now) BUT I need something to protect my convertible top from the harsh winter elements! The hardtop on my Miata was great! But I'd only buy it if it was sporty. Such as the racing version for the Soltice. (like in Transformers.) That car was HOT! Crap! I just noticed this thread is over a year old! Probably never gonna happen huh... Wonder what ever happened to Chewievette's concepts? __________________ Judi 2008 Red Line Midnight Blue Automatic Last edited by KentuckySky : 01-14-2008 at 01:05 PM.

01-14-2008, 01:09 PM	#18 (permalink)
MidniteBlues Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 3,586 My Photos: (0)	#3 looks the sportiest of all shown. Remove ability very important IMO. Altho not for me, there is probably a market for these tops.. Good luck with your project!! Don't let the naysayers dissuade you if you want to do this..Don't know what they would cost to fabricate, so to me the selling price of which ever one you decide to make will be key. Also, IMO must be high quality product, which usually means, expensive.. __________________ 2.4L Midnight Blue, Premium Trim Package, Automatic, Monsoon Pre Audio 1-CD, Std Rear. GMPP CAI, 3M Clear Bra, Splash Guards, Black Top, Fiam Frwy Blastr 2-horn Opel Ant - WR V2 - Flux Capacitor -

01-14-2008, 01:23 PM	#19 (permalink)
KentuckySky Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 280 My Photos: (0)	Don't mean to "hijack" but Midnight Blues, that avitar is sooooooo cute! __________________ Judi 2008 Red Line Midnight Blue Automatic

01-14-2008, 01:41 PM	#21 (permalink)
Rocky Mtn Sky Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 23 My Photos: (0)	Another Option? I would like to see a hard top that closely approximates the soft top, without the butress clips into the trunk deck. I don't know if it is possible to attach it making use of the vent flaps for the soft top. This would keep the trunk deck visible (and stylin') and retain access to the trunk, such as it is. __________________ Yellow Sky 2.4 Auto Pretty much loaded Pretty much stock