[bubbacc]

from the other side ...

http://www.solsticeforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=14614

 

[marlboromike]

that is a top that would definitely fit a SKY...the best i have seen for a hardtop....now if only we could find the manufacturer. The only thing that I could make out on the car was Performance Division, but there was some type of initials to it's left

MarlboroMike.

 

[rick112]

Nice. I've seen other modifications to the Solstice that looked really kool as well.

 

[1994SC2]

That looks very well engineered too -- It looks as though it uses the same anchor hooks as the soft top. I wonder if this was a custom garage creation or a glimpse at something in the works from a company or possibly GM. Either way, I likes.

 

[marlboromike]

we have our work cut out for us....a bounty maybe?

 

[brentil]

I have all of the contact and spec information on that hard top, BUT as mentioned before you guys can't order one unless you plan on racing your Sky in Club Racing. This hard top is being sold to Club Racing SCCA licensed drivers only.

 

[FReaK]

There was a concept for a hardtop Sol, anyone know if GM will actually every offer it??? (and maybe a Sky hardtop) Or will it be down the line like BMW with the Z4???

"Wagon" Style

please dont crucify me if these have been posted already, im a noob

 

[TexSon]

I like it, but having a hard top for my Vette, let me tell you a few negatives.

1. You have to have some place to store it.

2. You probably need 2 people to get it off (may not be heavy, but you don't don't want to scratch your baby) unless you have some type of overhead lift.

3. You cannot easily use the convertible with the hardtop on (see 1 & 2), so if it suddenly turns into a nice day, you are just another hard top.

4. With the Sky and Sol, you will NOT have access to the trunk with the hard top on (at least with my '71 Vette I can still put stuff behind the seat into the luggage space).

5. They really only make sense if you race (and it is required) or in a cold climate (but with the insulation the Sky convertible top has, this one is probably mute).

6. They will probably set you back $1500.

And the biggest negative: Do you really want to turn a convertible into a hard top?

 

[marklynn70]

:cheers: "Let the sun shine In!" :lol:

 

[Fformula88]

that is a top that would definitely fit a SKY...the best i have seen for a hardtop....now if only we could find the manufacturer. The only thing that I could make out on the car was Performance Division, but there was some type of initials to it's left

MarlboroMike.

GM Performance Division. :cheers:

 

[rick112]

please dont crucify me if these have been posted already, im a noob[/size]

Dam I was just going to nail you when I read the last part!!!:lol:

You may have to do some searching but someone else posted sketches. He was looking for an opinion of what was the better of 3 version. I didn't like any of them.

Of course I want and like the idea of a rag top. I guess the hard top might be kool on the rainy days. It would be hard to get into the trunk though

 

[FReaK]

Some removable Hardtops do allow access to the trunk, I.E. Honda S2K and BMW Z3 aftermarket hardtops


Here's your trunk access for the "wagon" style

I like the "real" hardtop look over the removable on the Solstice.

 

[Carnut]

I like it, but having a hard top for my Vette, let me tell you a few negatives.

1. You have to have some place to store it.

2. You probably need 2 people to get it off (may not be heavy, but you don't don't want to scratch your baby) unless you have some type of overhead lift.

3. You cannot easily use the convertible with the hardtop on (see 1 & 2), so if it suddenly turns into a nice day, you are just another hard top.

4. With the Sky and Sol, you will NOT have access to the trunk with the hard top on (at least with my '71 Vette I can still put stuff behind the seat into the luggage space).

5. They really only make sense if you race (and it is required) or in a cold climate (but with the insulation the Sky convertible top has, this one is probably mute).

6. They will probably set you back $1500.

And the biggest negative: Do you really want to turn a convertible into a hard top?

Thanks for this handy info.
I've never had a car with 2 tops before and wondered about how inconvenient it might be.......now I know :thumbs: