the Le Mans hardtop

thunder1 · #1 (**permalink**) 02-20-2006, 02:28 AM

anybody know when the Le Mans hardtop is coming out love to have one.

Nedsel · #2 (**permalink**) 02-20-2006, 08:59 AM

Damn. I didn't even know it was gay.

1985 CCX · #3 (**permalink**) 02-20-2006, 10:34 AM

Le Mans Hard Top,

I do think they can be sourced through Unique Motorcars in glass. Aluminum?

Good luck I like the look to.
Jeff

Cashburn · #4 (**permalink**) 02-20-2006, 05:21 PM

To add actual helpful information

The top is still in development, I have seen some photos and it is very nice. They are working on a system to allow the trunk to open differently with the top on. I look forward to this addition as well.

Lizard_King · #5 (**permalink**) 03-19-2006, 10:17 AM

My friend made one for his car, and where the rubber gasket is it leaves a mark. It doesn't matter what style of top you get they all do it. The La mans top covers more car area, it will leave a bigger mark.I have a hardtop and all you can do is buff the marks..

jeffko · #6 (**permalink**) 03-19-2006, 05:16 PM

Here is what it could possibly look like.

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cwisenheimer · #7 (**permalink**) 03-19-2006, 06:27 PM

One solution to the scratches from the hardtop would be to do the same as some Vettes and other cars: use a clear vinyl adhesive film applied to the body where the hardtop meets it. The film can be replaced if damaged and can be removed altogether in "non-hardtop" weather.

Curtis

Tongue Pirate · #8 (**permalink**) 03-19-2006, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by jeffko

Here is what it could possibly look like.

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That's a nice lookin' La Mans top!

cob289 · #9 (**permalink**) 03-20-2006, 02:09 PM

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cob289 · #10 (**permalink**) 03-20-2006, 02:11 PM

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wireflight · #11 (**permalink**) 05-11-2006, 02:28 AM

I kinda like the Le Mans top, but I'd like it better if it had a smaller blind spot. I'm thinking along the lines of a wraparound rear window like in the 1964-1966 Barracuda or the C4/C5/C6 Corvette. Heck, even a rear window like the "blanket" shape used in the C2 Corvette (not a hatchback) would be nice.

Any way you go, it means adding weight above the CG; it might not hurt much on a dragstrip, but around the twisties at a competition, there would be a slight performance penalty. On the other hand, it (or current versions of the "Le Mans" top) would perhaps improve top speed and maybe even fuel economy. Fuel economy -- LMAO! I'm sorry: I just realized how that sounded!

Historically, I've been a hard-roof guy (better torsional rigidity and something to keep my noggin from getting skinned -- not to mention helping keep the sun and bird doody off me). On the other hand, the older I get, the more I like the idea of a breezer. Maybe I'm getting senile, or maybe I'm just tired of fighting the go-slow laws: if I can't enjoy a speedy ride, maybe I can attract attention as the sun bleaches my remaining hair and blisters the parts the air doesn't cover.