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how good is it ? it leaks, but is better than not in the rain - kinda like a chinese water torture but not like waterboarding . I have had mine on many times in the rain for many miles and was glad it was there despite its leaks .
the body areas where the side curtains and top contact the paint is subject to marring .......unless protected .
For short / fast ''don't care how it looks'' protection, use painters blue tape on top of the door where side curtain rests as well as dash area where side curtain rests . the same for the area where the top fits, but do not cover the lift a dots .
for longer term protection that looks better, get some clear static cling vinyl or thin foam sheets , cut to fit - and put that on as described above . I would not recommend full time vinyl protectors as it seems at this stage you will seldom use your top. this is re-usable .
there are other ways to reduce the leaks too , one by using DAP product called 'seal and peel' , a caulk type product to put on where the windshield meets the top of the top header - fill the gaps - this stuff never really sets up and pulls off with ease leaving no residue . i do the areas where the windshield meets the supports at the body as well as the black rubber gaps at each end.
Depending on the year/serials of SPFs, there are different weather seals already installed on doors , older cars need more attention in this regard and Second Strike has had some articles on improving this.
For hardtop comments, I cant add any other than body protection above . Try contacting Froggyman ( Juan) from Kentucky cobra club as he has a hardtop on his SPF - it is on more than off and he loves it .
Enjoy the submarine run in the rain .......LOL ....Bill
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