Why did they stop making T-Tops? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Jagerday · 08-16-2011, 03:55 PM

I had a V6 RS with T-Tops in high school and I loved it!!! Was perfect for me, didn't have the negatives that come with a vert but all the positives. It is going to be vert weather soon and I wish I had T-tops! Does anyone know why they did not make this an option on the 5th gen Camaro?

greenrail · 08-16-2011, 04:04 PM

Passenger Protection Standards for Coupes, would be my guess. The airbags in the roof wouldn't allow this. Converts are a different story.

TOMS1SS · 08-16-2011, 04:09 PM

They leak.

builder11150 · 08-16-2011, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by greenrail

Passenger Protection Standards for Coupes, would be my guess. The airbags in the roof wouldn't allow this. Converts are a different story.

I think it's cometely stupid. We didn't need airbags in the roof for 100+ years. Now all of a sudden it's mandatory.

builder11150 · 08-16-2011, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by TOMS1SS

They leak.

Most 4th gens didn't. Mine don't either.

They leaked 20 years ago. I'm sure we could pull it off now.

1WILDSScmrg · 08-16-2011, 04:12 PM

i want to get T-tops so bad!!!

Jagerday · 08-16-2011, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by TOMS1SS

They leak.

My 4th gen did not. Even if they did, most verts do also.

Jagerday · 08-16-2011, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by greenrail

Passenger Protection Standards for Coupes, would be my guess. The airbags in the roof wouldn't allow this. Converts are a different story.

I see what your saying but I don't get it. I cant understand how they will let GM make verts but say T-Tops are not safe.

The Stig · 08-16-2011, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by builder11150

I think it's cometely stupid. We didn't need airbags in the roof for 100+ years. Now all of a sudden it's mandatory.

...so because we didn't have seat belts in cars for 100+ years we don't need them now? Cars travel faster today than they ever have before, and so safety concerns become a much larger role in car production. That and the high statistics of teens that get into car crashes. It only makes sense that companies want to make car's as safe as possible.

FINALLYSATISFIED · 08-16-2011, 04:20 PM

Chevrolet has listened to us so far, it doesn't hurt to ask them about T-Tops. I don't think the demand is that high for them though.

Jagerday · 08-16-2011, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by stieger

...so because we didn't have seat belts in cars for 100+ years we don't need them now? Cars travel faster today than they ever have before, and so safety concerns become a much larger role in car production. That and the high statistics of teens that get into car crashes. It only makes sense that companies want to make car's as safe as possible.

I see your argument but I don't agree. I don't see how they wont let people make cars with T-Tops but there are people flying around on crotch rockets at 100+ MPH, or smoking cig's and dying so fast we can hardly keep count. If the gov't wants to say its trying to protect the consumer I think there are things a lot more dangerous than T-Top cars.

Ironheadspearo · 08-16-2011, 04:23 PM

i would be more interested in a targa topped camaro... something new. although where would you stow it away? maybe multi glass panels that fold into the roof?

1WILDSScmrg · 08-16-2011, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Ironheadspearo

i would be more interested in a targa topped camaro... something new. although where would you stow it away? maybe multi glass panels that fold into the roof?

that would be nice too!

born-to-fish- · 08-16-2011, 04:29 PM

Hey buddy, the 80's called, they want their T-tops back

but seriously, if you want 'em you can pay to have anything these days

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08-16-2011, 04:04 PM	#2
greenrail Comic Curmudgeon Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS-2010 VW CC Sport Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Near Chicago, IL Posts: 2,395	Passenger Protection Standards for Coupes, would be my guess. The airbags in the roof wouldn't allow this. Converts are a different story. __________________ Member Illinois Camaro Club His Name is Rosie - "Speak Softly and Carry a Big Stick!" - If you know who said that, then you know the genesis of his name.

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08-16-2011, 04:23 PM	#12
Ironheadspearo ride the pain train Drives: 2011 1LT RS, 1998 fxstc HD Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Daytona Beach Posts: 2,047	i would be more interested in a targa topped camaro... something new. although where would you stow it away? maybe multi glass panels that fold into the roof? __________________ PAIN is temporary, PRIDE is forever......RACE HARD

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