Road Race: Which targa top, glass or painted
#1
Drifting
Thread Starter
Road Race: Which targa top, glass or painted
I'm enrolled for my first road course on March 10th and wanted to know which targa top is best (lightest/strongest...) to use.
I have both the glass top and the painted top.
I searched but didn't find any worthwhile results.
Thanks,
I have both the glass top and the painted top.
I searched but didn't find any worthwhile results.
Thanks,
#2
Race Director
On the C4's the see through top is lighter plus has more headroom. The frame provides the same amount of rigidity so either is fine that way.
#5
Drifting
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I've not had issues with glare/sun in the past with regular driving and the weather is expected to be pretty cool (probably 60 degrees or cooler and the windows will be down) so not an issue for heat. Given the experience level of you guys, I'll probably just use the painted one..
I'll have to check clearance though as I've only ever warn my helmet with the glass targa.
Thanks!
I'll have to check clearance though as I've only ever warn my helmet with the glass targa.
Thanks!
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may have to readjust your seat.
Put the rear part of the seat bottom all the way down.
Adjust the front part of the seat bottom, up to your legs / knees.
Then adjust your seat back to your sitting position.
Put the rear part of the seat bottom all the way down.
Adjust the front part of the seat bottom, up to your legs / knees.
Then adjust your seat back to your sitting position.
#7
Safety Car
The clear tops get really hot here in Florida. I use the painted one.
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I use the glass top. More head room and it's lighter. I've never noticed a glare problem. If it gets to hot while waiting on grid, turn on the AC! If no AC, I don't think you will notice a difference between tops but I've never tried the painted one.
#12
Melting Slicks
Use the glass top with some vinyl sheets stuck to the inside so it blocks out the sun. You get the benefit of lighter weight, more headroom, less heat in the cabin and no glare.