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joeybsyc · 12-19-2012, 09:28 PM

I sure hope not... T-Tops were already an outdated 70's/80's idea when they had 'em in the 4th gen cars.

KarFan · 12-19-2012, 09:35 PM

Not likely. With Camaro having to share a RWD platform with global sedans the architecture isn't there to support that type of design without a lot of extra cost.

If Camaro ever gets its own platform back like the F-body from 1967 to 2002 there would be more design and styling feedom. That doesn't seem likely in the modern automotive industry.

bearcamaro8624 · 12-19-2012, 09:35 PM

Limited edition six gen with ttop

ZL-Bee · 12-19-2012, 09:38 PM

I think the T-Top idea was dead before the FBodies were killed off in 2002. Targa top's had long replaced T-Top designs with the Corvette, Supra, Porsche's, and etc. Another problem with it is public perception which is T-Top's = Mullet mobile. That's on top of everything else already mentioned.

babytiger · 12-19-2012, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Galaxy_Stranger

For about $20 grand you can have them installed safely.

I met a guy who paid $40k to have them done. Yes, $40,000 more than what he paid for the car.

skipinminn · 12-19-2012, 09:51 PM

My 1995 "T" top story After a weekend with the tops off, I was blowing down the freeway and heard a wind whistle from my passenger side. I figured the window wasn't tight. i droped the window to reseal it and POOF. I'd forgotten to LOCK the Passenger side :( The "T" top blew out. Thank goodness it landed in the medium and didn't hit a car behind me. Cost me $650 to replace < and with a $500 deductabe i didn't report it to my ins.
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Aldo68 · 12-19-2012, 09:58 PM

Loved the T-tops on my Iroc, but hated the rust issue that came along with it..

rberns · 12-19-2012, 10:02 PM

I am going to say no. Also, I just don't think the 5th Gen would look good with a T top.

CyberPunk223 · 12-19-2012, 10:57 PM

I dont think you will ever see them again, they would look terrible on the 5th gen. I do believe they will eventually add a bigger sunroof.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 12-19-2012, 11:01 PM

Lots of reasons why not...

Most could probably be engineered around...even the very good points about safety and crash test regulation. Here's the kicker though...you do that...and it becomes REALLY, REALLY expensive. So expensive that not nearly enough people would buy the option to make it worth the investment.

So they don't. My personal preference is a good, solid, coupe. No sunroof...no convertible...no t-tops. But there are those who do want t-tops...unfortunately, the likelihood of ever seeing t-tops again is 0. :(

ss/rs-matt · 12-19-2012, 11:05 PM

I hope not, t-tops and mullets killed the camaro once already...lol.

AllBlckChvy · 12-20-2012, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by 06_warrior

O.k. i found the other thread. I think with T-tops off I t will make it easier to get in and out of the car or to go thru a drive-thru, atm etc. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=250163

I actually like the t tops on older camaros but something is off on this one

CRTZL1 · 12-20-2012, 03:47 AM

Would love life if they did, T tops rule!!

Cheveey57 · 12-20-2012, 04:47 AM

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Originally Posted by moserbe

Looks cool with the t-tops.

I disagree, although I love T-tops, that dam B pillar ruins it. If they got rid of that and made the back window go down it would be great.

12-19-2012, 09:28 PM	#15
joeybsyc Drives: 2010 Aqua Blue Metallic 2SS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: PA Posts: 2,010 View My Garage	I sure hope not... T-Tops were already an outdated 70's/80's idea when they had 'em in the 4th gen cars. __________________

12-19-2012, 09:35 PM	#16
KarFan Drives: 2023 SGM Camaro 2SS 1LE 6M Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 575	Not likely. With Camaro having to share a RWD platform with global sedans the architecture isn't there to support that type of design without a lot of extra cost. If Camaro ever gets its own platform back like the F-body from 1967 to 2002 there would be more design and styling feedom. That doesn't seem likely in the modern automotive industry. __________________ Past Camaro rides 1997 Black Camaro Z28 A4 1999 Silver Camaro SS 6M 2002 White Camaro Z28 A4

12-19-2012, 09:35 PM	#17
bearcamaro8624 Drives: 97 grand prix gtp coupe Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: cleveland Posts: 11	what if they make limited edition ttop Limited edition six gen with ttop

12-19-2012, 09:51 PM	#20
skipinminn Chiquita Drives: 2013 1LE/1SS YELLO1LE 1 of Only 28 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Mpls. Mn./Hudson,Wi. Posts: 4,740 View My Garage	My 1995 "T" top story After a weekend with the tops off, I was blowing down the freeway and heard a wind whistle from my passenger side. I figured the window wasn't tight. i droped the window to reseal it and POOF. I'd forgotten to LOCK the Passenger side :( The "T" top blew out. Thank goodness it landed in the medium and didn't hit a car behind me. Cost me $650 to replace < and with a $500 deductabe i didn't report it to my ins. __________________ Last edited by skipinminn; 12-19-2012 at 10:23 PM.

12-19-2012, 09:58 PM	#21
Aldo68 Drives: 11 Camaro 2SS/RS, 87 Monte Carlo SS Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: SOCAL Posts: 125	Loved the T-tops on my Iroc, but hated the rust issue that came along with it.. __________________

12-19-2012, 09:38 PM	#18
ZL-Bee Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: York, PA Posts: 576	I think the T-Top idea was dead before the FBodies were killed off in 2002. Targa top's had long replaced T-Top designs with the Corvette, Supra, Porsche's, and etc. Another problem with it is public perception which is T-Top's = Mullet mobile. That's on top of everything else already mentioned.

12-19-2012, 10:02 PM	#22
rberns Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: US Posts: 3,291 View My Garage	I am going to say no. Also, I just don't think the 5th Gen would look good with a T top. __________________ 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS, Circle D 3200, ADM Transmission Cooler, BTR Valvetrain, Cam Motion .621 .595 228/244 113+4, ARH 1 7/8 full exhaust, Cold Air Inductions, Katech C5R TC, Melling HV, BTR SLR lifters, Trunion Upgrade, LS2 Dampner, LS9 head gaskets, Bo White PTB, MM can, GFX, Subs, B&M Deep transmission pan, Holley fuel rail, Proform valve covers, relocated coil packs

12-19-2012, 10:57 PM	#23
CyberPunk223 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 LS Camaro Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Hagerstown, MD Posts: 383 View My Garage	I dont think you will ever see them again, they would look terrible on the 5th gen. I do believe they will eventually add a bigger sunroof.

12-19-2012, 11:01 PM	#24
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,876 View My Garage	Lots of reasons why not... Most could probably be engineered around...even the very good points about safety and crash test regulation. Here's the kicker though...you do that...and it becomes REALLY, REALLY expensive. So expensive that not nearly enough people would buy the option to make it worth the investment. So they don't. My personal preference is a good, solid, coupe. No sunroof...no convertible...no t-tops. But there are those who do want t-tops...unfortunately, the likelihood of ever seeing t-tops again is 0. :( __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

12-19-2012, 11:05 PM	#25
ss/rs-matt Drives: 2015 ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: California Posts: 1,731	I hope not, t-tops and mullets killed the camaro once already...lol. __________________ "Want to know whats cooler than your murdered out Honda Civic? ...Any Audi." Daniel Tosh

12-20-2012, 03:47 AM	#27
CRTZL1 Banned Drives: 2013 CRT ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: N.Y. Posts: 1,545	Would love life if they did, T tops rule!!