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DSworo9 · 02-19-2009, 12:41 PM

Does anyone know if Chevrolet will put T-Tops on the new Camaro? Does anyone want T-Tops, if available?

Mr_Draco · 02-19-2009, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by DSworo9

Does anyone know if Chevrolet will put T-Tops on the new Camaro? Does anyone want T-Tops, if available?

No t-tops on the new Camaro. 5 star safety regulations pretty much means that they can't put t-tops on any cars anymore and GM will not settle for anything below 5 star crash ratings on mass produced cars.

Silverghost · 02-19-2009, 12:52 PM

Plus, do you realize how large the glass would have to be on the T-tops in order for it to look correct? Good luck lifting those off.

OUR72GTO · 02-19-2009, 01:07 PM

Had them........so much a pain in the @ss

1FASTZ · 02-19-2009, 01:54 PM

T-tops suck...

DSworo9 · 02-19-2009, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr_Draco

No t-tops on the new Camaro. 5 star safety regulations pretty much means that they can't put t-tops on any cars anymore and GM will not settle for anything below 5 star crash ratings on mass produced cars.

Is this based on fact or rumor?

Haloman1346 · 02-19-2009, 03:51 PM

My 85 Z28 had t-tops. They leaked when i bought it and they leaked when I sold her. I tried every quick fix i could find on the internet. Hell, me and my Dad even used that sealant for fishtanks and nothing.

As much as I loved them, I hated them at the same time.

I even declined getting the sunroof with the experiences I had with t-tops.

Silverghost · 02-19-2009, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by DSworo9

Is this based on fact or rumor?

I'd say fbodfather is a pretty factual source, I heard this same thing from him in person.

DerbyChamp06 · 02-19-2009, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by DSworo9

Does anyone know if Chevrolet will put T-Tops on the new Camaro? Does anyone want T-Tops, if available?

Here's a link to photo thread on the Camaro5 photoshops, of some I did last week.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13489

Had some fun making a previously Victory Red Maro' into a Hugger Orange T-Top/non-T-topper......I jokingly refer to it as a Tz28 (as in Tease 28).....since that coveted color isn't available, and T-Tops are unlikely to happen.

I also had a love/hate relationship with them on my 78'.....It leaked bad, but LOVED that open air feel, and even just the glass ceiling when in place. Wouldn't trade those memories for anything.....That said, I would not get them if available now. Don't want to spend 25k on new car, just to have roof possibly leak.

fredbo · 02-23-2009, 02:18 AM

i think im gone git some t-tops fabricated for my ride

OUR72GTO · 02-23-2009, 02:22 AM

The only T tops near my CAMARO will have T*TS in them.

JMAN311 · 02-23-2009, 03:41 AM

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Originally Posted by DSworo9

Is this based on fact or rumor?

Considering they are building them in less than 30 days and only have a sunroof for an option I think you can mark it down in the fact column that there won't be T-Tops.....ever......never ever...for the reasons of safety as previously mentioned and cause they would look like

on the 5th gen.

Miamimatt · 02-23-2009, 10:53 AM

If i had a mullet yes. lol

balonywolf · 02-23-2009, 11:17 PM

There is not a chance in hell GM is going to offer t-tops, or any other uber expensive options in the future, given the state of the company.

87irocz · 04-19-2009, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Haloman1346

My 85 Z28 had t-tops. They leaked when i bought it and they leaked when I sold her. I tried every quick fix i could find on the internet. Hell, me and my Dad even used that sealant for fishtanks and nothing.

As much as I loved them, I hated them at the same time.

I even declined getting the sunroof with the experiences I had with t-tops.

My first new car was a 87 Iroc Z with T-tops. I had it from 87 till 95 and never had a problem with the T-tops leaking. I guess you must have had a lemon.

dragon22 · 04-20-2009, 02:09 AM

I worked for GM back in the early 80's when they brought out the T-Tops. They were a royal pain! GM wanted us to advise customers to only hand wash the cars. They couldn't take them through a car wash or they would leak and never seal again. I was a mechanic and the time we spent trying to get people's T-tops to seal again was time wasted! As Haloman1346 says...we tried everything! Nothing worked to keep them from leaking. I, personally, can not see GM doing something like that again, when they know it was a mistake back then. They are out to make a name for themselves again. They don't need consumers cussing them out for messing up again.

DerbyChamp06 · 04-20-2009, 02:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Miamimatt

If i had a mullet yes. lol

Or a Mohawk?

LSxJunkie · 04-20-2009, 02:44 AM

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Originally Posted by dragon22

I worked for GM back in the early 80's when they brought out the T-Tops. They were a royal pain! GM wanted us to advise customers to only hand wash the cars. They couldn't take them through a car wash or they would leak and never seal again. I was a mechanic and the time we spent trying to get people's T-tops to seal again was time wasted! As Haloman1346 says...we tried everything! Nothing worked to keep them from leaking. I, personally, can not see GM doing something like that again, when they know it was a mistake back then. They are out to make a name for themselves again. They don't need consumers cussing them out for messing up again.

Ummm...GM rolled out T-Tops in 68 with the introduction of the C3s. They hit the F-Bodies in 77 for the Firebirds and 78 for the Camaros. Certainly wasn't "new" technology for the 80s.

SScattergunSS · 04-20-2009, 02:58 AM

I for one am going to miss 'em!

dragon22 · 04-20-2009, 04:11 AM

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Originally Posted by LSxJunkie

Ummm...GM rolled out T-Tops in 68 with the introduction of the C3s. They hit the F-Bodies in 77 for the Firebirds and 78 for the Camaros. Certainly wasn't "new" technology for the 80s.

My mistake, you are quite correct. The younger guys in the shop at the time thought of it as "new" and I was thinking of them as I wrote that. Thank you for correcting me. Upon further contemplation I will say that I feel the T-tops looked great! If they could be improved upon so they did not leak at the first sign of rain or washing, I think GM would have a hit!

O2BQIK · 04-24-2009, 04:37 PM

I love them on my 3rd-gen (it only leaks if the seals get wet) and even more on my 4th gen...those never leaked and the T-top rack in the trunk was awesome. Nowadays T-tops are associated with Camaro's redneck/mullet image, so I'm OK with them not being an option, but I wish they had done a targa top like the Vette has instead. Sunroof does nothing for me, personally, because it's too far back...you don't get that open-air feel.

dschill · 04-24-2009, 08:15 PM

yeah i think most car makers are going away from t-tops lately...You could have them done yourself though..

lnsjr1 · 04-24-2009, 08:17 PM

No, I had 2 Z's with the t-tops, I can count on one hand how many times they were off.

91CamaroRS · 04-27-2009, 02:57 AM

I used to have a 3rd gen with t-tops, I loved them then. But now,for this car I think a targa top could be an option. I don't like them with a sunroof.

02-19-2009, 12:41 PM	#1
DSworo9 Original Polish Memeber Drives: Camaro (soon) Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 29 View My Garage	T-Tops anyone? Does anyone know if Chevrolet will put T-Tops on the new Camaro? Does anyone want T-Tops, if available?

02-19-2009, 12:52 PM	#3
Silverghost Drives: Z28 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 389	Plus, do you realize how large the glass would have to be on the T-tops in order for it to look correct? Good luck lifting those off. __________________ Speed Kills - Drive a Ford and live forever! www.rivercityperformance.com

02-23-2009, 02:22 AM	#11
OUR72GTO 2010 SIM Beige RS 6M Drives: SIM RS 6M 72 GTO 07 NBS Silverado Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: British Columbia Posts: 2,558	The only T tops near my CAMARO will have T*TS in them. __________________ CAMARO.. 2010 The Heart Beat is back in CHEVROLET Now let's put it back in America

02-23-2009, 11:17 PM	#14
balonywolf Drives: 1996 Jeep Cherokee Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 372	There is not a chance in hell GM is going to offer t-tops, or any other uber expensive options in the future, given the state of the company. __________________ HAIL REDSKINS!

04-20-2009, 02:58 AM	#19
SScattergunSS ~Love or Lust~ Drives: 1SS/RS R6P BLK/L99 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Fresno, California Posts: 810	I for one am going to miss 'em! __________________ Then conquer we must, when our cause it is just, And this be our motto, "In God is our trust." And the Star Spangled Banner in triumph shall wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave. ~Francis Scott Key~

02-19-2009, 01:07 PM	#4
OUR72GTO 2010 SIM Beige RS 6M Drives: SIM RS 6M 72 GTO 07 NBS Silverado Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: British Columbia Posts: 2,558	Had them........so much a pain in the @ss

02-19-2009, 01:54 PM	#5
1FASTZ Drives: 1969 Z/28 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 63	T-tops suck...

02-19-2009, 03:51 PM	#7
Haloman1346 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tavares, Fl Posts: 180	My 85 Z28 had t-tops. They leaked when i bought it and they leaked when I sold her. I tried every quick fix i could find on the internet. Hell, me and my Dad even used that sealant for fishtanks and nothing. As much as I loved them, I hated them at the same time. I even declined getting the sunroof with the experiences I had with t-tops.

02-23-2009, 02:18 AM	#10
fredbo Drives: none Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: mississippi Posts: 87 View My Garage	i think im gone git some t-tops fabricated for my ride

02-23-2009, 10:53 AM	#13
Miamimatt Drives: 2000 Gmc sonoma, soon 2LT RS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Miami Posts: 203	If i had a mullet yes. lol

04-20-2009, 02:09 AM	#16
dragon22 Drives: 08 Malibu Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: WAS waiting in Alberta - now have it...2LT/RS Posts: 146	I worked for GM back in the early 80's when they brought out the T-Tops. They were a royal pain! GM wanted us to advise customers to only hand wash the cars. They couldn't take them through a car wash or they would leak and never seal again. I was a mechanic and the time we spent trying to get people's T-tops to seal again was time wasted! As Haloman1346 says...we tried everything! Nothing worked to keep them from leaking. I, personally, can not see GM doing something like that again, when they know it was a mistake back then. They are out to make a name for themselves again. They don't need consumers cussing them out for messing up again.

04-24-2009, 04:37 PM	#21
O2BQIK Drives: 1991 Camaro RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Dallas area Posts: 387	I love them on my 3rd-gen (it only leaks if the seals get wet) and even more on my 4th gen...those never leaked and the T-top rack in the trunk was awesome. Nowadays T-tops are associated with Camaro's redneck/mullet image, so I'm OK with them not being an option, but I wish they had done a targa top like the Vette has instead. Sunroof does nothing for me, personally, because it's too far back...you don't get that open-air feel. __________________ 2010 Camaro SS in black/beige. \| '91 Camaro RS: Stock. '98 Camaro SS: Incon twin turbo. Sold \| '99 Camaro SS: Heads/cam/bolt-ons. Sold.

04-24-2009, 08:15 PM	#22
dschill Drives: Beautifull car Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 88	yeah i think most car makers are going away from t-tops lately...You could have them done yourself though..

04-24-2009, 08:17 PM	#23
lnsjr1 Drives: 02'Z28 07'CTS 03'HD Fatboy Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Glassboro, NJ Posts: 257	No, I had 2 Z's with the t-tops, I can count on one hand how many times they were off.

04-27-2009, 02:57 AM	#24
91CamaroRS Drives: Toyota Corolla, Ford Edge Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Indianapolis,In Posts: 20 View My Garage	I used to have a 3rd gen with t-tops, I loved them then. But now,for this car I think a targa top could be an option. I don't like them with a sunroof.

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