Looking for Opinions on Targa vs. Coupe
04-13-2004, 04:31 PM
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Seriuosly now.... For some reason Targas are cheaper in the classified than coupes and cabrios. But that is just great because if you are indifferent you can get yourself a better car for the same amount of money. At the end of the day they are all great and it's down to a personal preference. I found the right Coupe and I got it... but I would be as happy with a well sorted Targa or Cabrio.
Good luck with your search, drive them all and go with the one that gives you the most special feeling.
Good luck with your search, drive them all and go with the one that gives you the most special feeling.
04-13-2004, 05:33 PM
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I agree that the Targas are not as good looking as the coupes. But, I think we're talking about degrees of fabulousness here 
The 911 Coupe is one of the best looking cars ever designed... and the Targa, a fraction less so. But still the Targa is a great looking mobile, in my (humble) opinion
-MAS
The 911 Coupe is one of the best looking cars ever designed... and the Targa, a fraction less so. But still the Targa is a great looking mobile, in my (humble) opinion
-MAS
04-13-2004, 06:18 PM
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Originally posted by MAS
I agree that the Targas are not as good looking as the coupes. But, I think we're talking about degrees of fabulousness here
The 911 Coupe is one of the best looking cars ever designed... and the Targa, a fraction less so. But still the Targa is a great looking mobile, in my (humble) opinion
-MAS
I agree that the Targas are not as good looking as the coupes. But, I think we're talking about degrees of fabulousness here
The 911 Coupe is one of the best looking cars ever designed... and the Targa, a fraction less so. But still the Targa is a great looking mobile, in my (humble) opinion
-MAS
04-22-2004, 01:03 AM
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Top restoration is a definate likely hood. Seals are really expensive, I just had one done. I just had Auto's International re-do my targa top. It came back absolutely as new but the cost including all new seals was 900.00. Targa's are cool, very fun on nice days but there is a definate cost esecially if you want to stay "Drip Free" on rainy nights.
04-22-2004, 01:57 PM
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Originally posted by DanS911
I love my Targa. The roof itself doesn't leak a drop, but the windows don't always seal great at the top, I guess that counts. I put up with it here in Fla because I get plenty of "top off" time and have a garage for it to sleep in. As far as flex is concerned I don't think it's a big deal. I autoX every month and do at least 10 track days every year. I have the Targa Body bars, a camber strut brace, and a harness bar in it to at least give it my best effort to stiffen it up.
I love my Targa. The roof itself doesn't leak a drop, but the windows don't always seal great at the top, I guess that counts. I put up with it here in Fla because I get plenty of "top off" time and have a garage for it to sleep in. As far as flex is concerned I don't think it's a big deal. I autoX every month and do at least 10 track days every year. I have the Targa Body bars, a camber strut brace, and a harness bar in it to at least give it my best effort to stiffen it up.
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04-22-2004, 02:50 PM
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"Did you notice a big difference with the targa body bars? i have been thinking about them, but am still unsure as to how much stiffness they can actually add."
From what I've heard, it's almost impossible to tell under normal and even quite hard driving conditions. Racing, is perhaps another matter... but then, I guess a proper roll cage would supply all of the extra stiffness needed.
-MAS
From what I've heard, it's almost impossible to tell under normal and even quite hard driving conditions. Racing, is perhaps another matter... but then, I guess a proper roll cage would supply all of the extra stiffness needed.
-MAS
04-22-2004, 03:48 PM
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I really didn't notice any difference. I think I did it on a "best efforts" kinda thing. It seems awful convenient that the seat belt mounting points would just happen to be located in just the right spot to stop the flex.
But what the heck I am very glad I put them in, they look cool and are not in the way.
But what the heck I am very glad I put them in, they look cool and are not in the way.
