sepdds

A couple years back I saw an ad in Pano or Excellence for a replacement
targa top that was non folding for a 911. If anyone has information on
the company that has these tops available I would appreciate the lead.

Thanks

g-50cab

Look on the Pelican Parts site - they just started carring one like that...

johnnyquest

There's also something called a "Carbrella" which folds up small and you can put across the open roof if you get caught somewhere without your top. Problem is it only works when you're parked.

I don't like to fold my top, so I thought about one of these to toss in the trunk if I'm out without the top.

snakepitt1

Performance Products sells the Carbrella. Problem is that it can take upto 6 months to get one. I ordered one for my Targa and after 4 months of waiting, I cancled the order. The non folding hard top is made by a company called Sparetop. They sell on E-Bay for $299 plus $50 shipping.

Scott Harris

sepdds

Do you have any contact info for Sparetop?

Thanks

MadHungarian

Sepdds: I have heard good and not-so-good things about fitment of these tops. If you spring for one, please give us a report. I hope it works for you.

Does anyone on the board have one? If so, what has been your experience re. water and wind leaks/noise? Thanks

MadHungarian

P.S. If you go to www.ebay.com and then search for "Porsche targa top" you can find Sparetop's listing.

MAS

Yeah... but do you have to cannibalize some of your old folding top parts to use with the new solid top?

My folding top is still in pretty good shape, and I'd like to keep it that way. But I wouldn't mind having a solid top for the winter months too.

-MAS

steve911

there are 2 different iterations on the non-folding targa top. the one on ebay has had a 'mixed' history - do a search on pelican for more info. it is a direct replacement for the existing targa top but has had some fitment issues.

the second iteration is one that is being carried by pelican just recently, made by a guy who frequents that board. that one requires a cannibalization of your targa top (it mounts to the existing targa frame) or the purchase of a second targa frame.

richferg

I just got a Carbrella for my 1991 Targa from Performance Products. Took only 8 days from order to receipt & it does what it's supposed to.

96conv

Does the Carbrella just drape over the naked top or does it have a locking feature? I'm wondering how easy it is to steal or vandalize. My car does not have a proximity alarm.

82Euro

I am curious about those issues as well as how well it stays on if the wind blows a decent amount!

MadHungarian

It is held in place by two small suction cups on side flaps that attach to the rolled-up door windows.

bones

Picture of the carbrella here
http://www.fvd-web.com/fvd-usa/catal...ries_utilitys/
I might investigate further for summer days it could be the trick or just eliminates dust from the interior when stored in the garage . Anybody here who can give us a running report?

MadHungarian

I had one for my '84 targa. I included it with the car when I sold it in '95. I was not impressed with it. I thought it was a bit on the flimsy side, and it tended to sag in the middle (I don't know if it has been up-dated). I did not trust it when rain threatened, but it did keep dust and leaves out when the car was in the carport. I opened the site included in the previous post, and I would probably choose the interior cover. It may take a bit longer to install, but it might also do a better job out of the carport/garage. And less expensive as well.