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Old 04-10-2013, 08:25 AM   #44
iVTECdailyy
 
Drives: 2005 Acura TSX
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Originally Posted by Brick Man View Post
Yes, Harlan Charles demonstrates taking off the top in this video, from Sebring, a few weeks ago. (Forward to 6:00 to see him open the hatch, and remove the top).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=kTw6tBf-8bY

Looks really easy to release, lift and stow in the rear of the car. Here's my concern, the GM engineers keep talking about the extensive use of carbon fiber, and how expensive it is. I wonder if this removable top has a lock, to prevent it from being stolen, or if the aftermarket is going to have to spring into action, to come up with a solution. I can see these getting stolen, like the T-tops from the C-3, if the carbon fiber units are really expensive.

I remember in college, I saw a *very* comely coed that had just parked her new 1982 collectors edition C-3 with the mirrored t-tops in my college campus parking lot, when I was leaving to go to class.

When I returned 3 hours later, she was standing next to a pile of glass crying, where apparently, someone had broken the driver's side window, and removed her T-Tops.

I did see that video but was hoping for a closer / better look. It does seem pretty easy to take off. Hopefully it doesn't take up much room in the back.

You bring up a great point (about theft). I feel like we live in a world where a car alarm means nothing. Hopefully C7s won't be exposed to outside elements -- but everyone does not have a garage.
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