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nothing like those summer drives with the ttops off!
Posted by
Stanky
on March 07, 2014 at 2:20 PM
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How desirable are slicktops really?
posted by SMAZ (OKC)
on March 07, 2014 at 09:41 AM
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its one of my favorite features in the Z, and would personally pay MORE to have them. The weight youd save would be so minimal it wouldn't matter, and if you're that cconcerned about weight you bought the wrong car.
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How desirable are slicktops really?
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SMAZ (OKC)
09:41:39 03/07/14
I don't see the big deal.
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dpjax
09:45:08 03/07/14
^^Agreed ....esp about the brown color
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Madhatter10-6
09:47:17 03/07/14
Its not that everyone desires them.
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Summeronthechain (MN)
10:35:50 03/07/14
pretty debateable about actually driving up price. (n/m)
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Antihero
12:06:20 03/07/14
over dramatized - but it's the only thing i would buy (n/m)
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SuparexTT
11:43:32 03/07/14
so desirable that dealerships didn't even bother stocking
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LJZTT
11:46:20 03/07/14
Re:
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Bigwill837
14:13:27 03/07/14
they weren't desirable then, they are even less now except
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LJZTT
14:22:57 03/07/14
not to mention the cloth seats and no auto climate (n/m)
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vorpalZ
14:54:35 03/07/14
I actually prefer cloth to leather (n/m)
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Zsgetyoulaid
23:32:59 03/07/14
I liked my first Z, a 2+2, until I sat in a 2+0
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fuzzymonkey
15:00:44 03/07/14
Well, I consider myself "informed", and I own 2 slicktops so
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ConVerTT
17:37:26 03/07/14
Or maybe you're wrong about being informed.... (n/m)
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GatorJ
20:09:45 03/07/14
LOL - maybe (n/m)
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ConVerTT
21:17:53 03/07/14
how so? You're a niche buyer, you dont represent the
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LJZTT
21:47:23 03/07/14
Re: how so? You're a niche buyer, you dont represent the
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Bigwill837
12:33:25 03/08/14
only in your mind
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LJZTT
12:56:54 03/08/14
You're crazy.
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dogpile
14:28:42 03/08/14
who cares about how a car looks from overhead, lol (n/m)
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ali300zx
19:37:52 03/09/14
Not true. I just about bought one in Scottsdale in 1996.
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ConVerTT
17:43:01 03/07/14
oh well if ONE dealer did then it must be how the entire
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LJZTT
22:00:41 03/07/14
No I dont think you do get my point ....
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ConVerTT
00:30:45 03/08/14
and I am saying your "interesting facets" are, AT BEST,
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LJZTT
13:01:10 03/08/14
Big deal. In the 90s many also preferred the hi top fade...
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ConVerTT
16:54:28 03/08/14
not as silly as reaching for straw after straw desperately
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LJZTT
22:14:43 03/08/14
I've had both. The main difference I noticed was the...
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90TT Zfan (E.Tenn)
12:08:27 03/07/14
hydraulic HICAS model?
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LJZTT
14:12:09 03/07/14
Re: hydraulic HICAS model?
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90TT Zfan (E.Tenn)
17:25:55 03/07/14
slight detail, oh so slight..... (n/m)
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LJZTT
22:39:43 03/07/14
na vs tt steering... there is a difference. (n/m)
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vorpalZ
14:56:10 03/07/14
i dislike that featherlight steering (n/m)
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Antihero
19:57:05 03/07/14
Re: How desirable are slicktops really?
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Stadsport (Nick@CZP)
12:15:35 03/07/14
Medium Desirable.
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Bigwill837
12:22:27 03/07/14
I like slicktops and if were doing a TT conversion
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JMartz
12:55:13 03/07/14
um
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Adam (NoVA)
12:58:59 03/07/14
Yup, tops don't move if strapped down (n/m)
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ThisIsSparTTa
13:35:16 03/07/14
That's for holding the golf bag. (n/m)
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Bernie (NoVA)
00:23:10 03/08/14
there isnt a facepalm big enough on the web for your comment (n/m)
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LJZTT
14:18:03 03/07/14
Re: there isnt a facepalm big enough on the web for your comment
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Adam (NoVA)
15:28:36 03/07/14
nope (n/m)
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LJZTT
22:17:32 03/07/14
Damnit! I WAS going to agree with you but then .... :-) (n/m)
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ConVerTT
17:24:04 03/07/14
I like mine over my T-top for 3 reasons
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Zvil (FL)
12:59:08 03/07/14
No, kind of odd looking, actually. Definitely not better. (n/m)
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GatorJ
20:13:13 03/07/14
i like them because they look better.but i am not
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slayer fan
13:18:40 03/07/14
it's the same argument for honda boys and JDM parts
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fuzzymonkey
13:36:54 03/07/14
I'll take a used quality JDM part over a cheap new
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Adam (NoVA)
13:51:06 03/07/14
correct, but i'd rather buy Ash intercoolers instead of ARC
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fuzzymonkey
14:04:41 03/07/14
I still like my stillens
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Adam (NoVA)
15:35:47 03/07/14
nothing like those summer drives with the ttops off! -
Stanky
14:20:28 03/07/14
no kidding you want to maximize the nimbleness dept
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LJZTT
14:24:39 03/07/14
Agree t tops are fun on a street car. (n/m)
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ztunerz
16:48:35 03/07/14
I never use my t tops so I regret not getting a slicktop.
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michaell32 (FL)
14:42:05 03/07/14
weird, my TT came with a windshield (n/m)
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LJZTT
14:46:04 03/07/14
Like (n/m)
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fuzzymonkey
14:55:10 03/07/14
Believe it or not, t tops can let air in the car.
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michaell32 (FL)
15:13:02 03/07/14
The wind deflectors are surprisingly good at their job. (n/m)
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Evan(CA)
20:51:24 03/07/14
They do ok but im 6'0 tall. I feel the wind. (n/m)
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michaell32 (FL)
21:19:24 03/07/14
Leave them in, enjoy the glass roof panels, especially in
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LJZTT
21:51:01 03/07/14
I dont look up while driving. If you want to go ahead.
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michaell32 (FL)
23:12:57 03/07/14
you must get strange looks when people see you wearing your
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LJZTT
06:13:50 03/08/14
Looks like you think its a POS because its a base model.
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michaell32 (FL)
08:49:11 03/08/14
you just proved my point, I never said anything was a POS
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LJZTT
13:09:32 03/08/14
Whatever helps you sleep at night kid.
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michaell32 (FL)
16:31:07 03/08/14
at least you have finally stopped trying to pretend like
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LJZTT
22:19:51 03/08/14
"I'm not inventing reasons" immediately after posting
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LJZTT
13:11:38 03/08/14
Liar! :)
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Evan(CA)
22:54:03 03/07/14
Yup. I have a full head of hair. (n/m)
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michaell32 (FL)
23:11:25 03/07/14
Second. I'm 6'1" and I never had that problem. (n/m)
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dogpile
08:44:29 03/08/14
windows up, t-tops out, I get more wind from the A/C vents
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LJZTT
21:52:09 03/07/14
antithesis of desirable
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Adam (NoVA)
15:37:13 03/07/14
Hyperbole
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ConVerTT
17:34:11 03/07/14
what me?
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Adam (NoVA)
17:47:18 03/07/14
Re: what me?
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ConVerTT
17:52:04 03/07/14
I'm pretty sure that's your stupidest idea. (n/m)
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Bernie (NoVA)
15:41:05 03/08/14
Only reason for a slick top >>>
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ztunerz
16:47:41 03/07/14
At 24 years old, fewer leaks, creaks and less road noise
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ConVerTT
17:19:42 03/07/14
Liar!
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vorpalZ
09:26:23 03/09/14
IMHO not desirable at all in the nice AZ weather
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Piranha
20:21:39 03/07/14
And when it is 90 to 120 degF? Serious question (n/m)
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ConVerTT
21:15:49 03/07/14
100+ and they stay on, with shades, 5% tint all around
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Piranha
21:30:41 03/07/14
I would prefer a slicktop
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MrOzzie5183
22:22:16 03/07/14
Looked at it tonight before dark. Going to pass.
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SMAZ (OKC)
22:39:58 03/07/14
ARE YOU MAD???? they are uber-rare ultra desirable!!
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LJZTT
22:23:11 03/08/14
You marginalize yourself with this behaviour. (n/m)
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ConVerTT
22:40:05 03/08/14
lighten up francis, just breaking you ppl's balls a little
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LJZTT
04:57:00 03/09/14
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