Folding Targa Tops
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Folding Targa Tops
I know its "suggested" that you don't fold up your targa top. I usually have passengers (my kids) in the back, so putting it behind the seat is not an option. Is there anyone out there that regularly folds up their top???
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Of course you can fold the top, it was designed that way.
Will it wear out sooner? Probably, but what the hey that's better than not using it!
Porsche uses top quality parts and materials, they want us to drive the cars and enjoy them.
'86 Targa (needs a new top)
'76 Targa (still going strong)
Will it wear out sooner? Probably, but what the hey that's better than not using it!
Porsche uses top quality parts and materials, they want us to drive the cars and enjoy them.
'86 Targa (needs a new top)
'76 Targa (still going strong)
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I do fold my targa top also... anyways I agree that is not good for the roof keeping it fold for a long time!!
I recomend you to extend the roof out at night or leaving the roof at home if it is a short drive with good weather or so..
Most of the time, I park the car watching it outside or in a safe garage (without roof)... I do not use a lot the targa roof, I keep it mostly at home (In my case I have a private garage!!)
Anyways, I recognice that is a good quality roof... enjoy!!
I recomend you to extend the roof out at night or leaving the roof at home if it is a short drive with good weather or so..
Most of the time, I park the car watching it outside or in a safe garage (without roof)... I do not use a lot the targa roof, I keep it mostly at home (In my case I have a private garage!!)
Anyways, I recognice that is a good quality roof... enjoy!!
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I fold mine. It has a couple of creases where it folds, but who cares? Unless your car is a show piece, don't sweat the little things like this. These cars were made to be driven. So, take the top off, fold it up, and drive the car like you stole it! (but within speed limits, of course! 
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Marc: I have an 86 Targa also. I have noticed that the foam liner between the fabric headliner and the outside vinyl has begun to crumble and sometimes leaves debris inside the car. The fabric headliner is in good shape and the outside vinyl as well. Do you know if it is possible to replace just the foam insulation? TIA John in Seattle
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Ya gotta fold it, or you won't ever drive the car in the summer - threat of thundertorms many days. If I know the weather will be good, I leave it at home, but often I will put it behind the front seats. Take care not to put the pin side down, you don't want to break them. The top looses the fold marks faster if I keep it clean and vinylex it from time to time. Also keep your seals from drying out (I like best a BMW product called gummiphlege for this) both on the car and the top. The cars are meant to be driven - enjoy them while the weather is good!
'89 Targa
'03 540i 6speeed
'89 Targa
'03 540i 6speeed
