viperpits
11/17/2007 3:47:22 PM
I have a question has it been done before or can it be done atarga top on an 90 accord?any help would be apreciated
sir_nasty
11/17/2007 3:54:04 PM
it can be done but it slightly comprimises the structural integrity of the body, it allows a little bit more body roll than normal. Some people have made them into converitables
viperpits
11/17/2007 4:04:14 PM
is there anything that can be done to fix this integrity issue or is it just gonna be that way?
00AccordLX5spd
11/19/2007 9:01:49 AM
I bet if you slapped a roll cage in there it would fix the structutral integrity issues. it wouldn't be pretty though
falkore24
11/19/2007 10:11:22 AM
you could compensate some with a heavy mid-body brace (would have to be custom) and chasis reinforcement including a custom X-brace. You'd also need a good suspension and swaybars. even then, your car's rigidity would still be a bit weaker than expected, but the car would handle better than stock.
sir_nasty
11/19/2007 12:38:39 PM
A roll cage that was built properly would completely compensate for the lack of roof.
Key word in there: PROPERLY
00AccordLX5spd
11/19/2007 12:53:19 PM
quote:
ORIGINAL: sir_nasty
A roll cage that was built properly would completely compensate for the lack of roof.
Key word in there: PROPERLY
But, your accord would have an ugly roll cage, taking away the appeal of a convertible
viperpits
11/20/2007 1:15:24 PM
well im only thinking about putting in a targa top something like the supra, corvette's etc only from about 3inchs back from my windsheild to right even with the back of the doors.
falkore24
11/20/2007 1:24:44 PM
Viper, don't take this personally please, this is for the entire forum.
Thread titles like "Got a question", "Help please", "What do you think" and "What's next" are totally useless!!!! This thread would benefit more from a USEFUL title like "T-Top, possible?" or "Targa accord?" or "Roof modifications". There are so many of the same useless titles on here that I have trouble remembering which conversation is from what thread because of this. Let's see some better titles poeple!!!!
viperpits
11/20/2007 1:37:54 PM
im not taking it personel bro just wrote what came to mind thanx
sir_nasty
11/20/2007 2:13:47 PM
if you built a rool cage in and followed your Pillar lines you could slightly conceal it from external view. Keep in mind that you'd probably have to weld it while in the car so you'd need to strip your car down first but it would add some style and safety. Also, you'd want to make certain that your roof cross bars were above your head so there was no chance of busting your skull open on them in a minor accident.
klrspz
11/20/2007 3:19:15 PM
HAH, yeah.. these poor titles are getting more and more common..
i thought you were offering advise!
korrupt1
11/20/2007 3:41:19 PM
Wanna hear something REALLY crazy?? Had a bud back in high school...named Pete ( I say bud because we werent really FRIENDS...tolerated each other then till later years when we bacame ok friends) well anyways....he took a chevy chevette hacked the roof off ENTIRELY...full vert done....and he decided he wanted to make it a 100 vert...so he removed the side windows, custom fabbed the doors, closed off the tops of the doors where the windows would normally roll up...the rear window area...which had been cut out...fully closed off...custom made panels by himself....entire car was a trip to see and ride in....and the rollcage he buit all tied into the car and actually looked graceful in the car....he modded the nose...the sides, the rear section...lowered......basically in a 4 year span, he built a completey custom Chevette...complete with a V6 in place of the original 4 banger.
Wish I had pics of that car now....it was a quite amazing little car after he was done.
