It is Official SARATOGA TOPS to be made again
09-13-2013, 01:50 PM
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I've got a bronze one on my red 944 and looks show winning good. As to demand the 500 buck one on Pelican is missing a latch cap made from unobtainiun and is a manual sunroof. Can't judge potential demand from that example.
09-13-2013, 02:03 PM
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Sure you can! At $400obo, if these were *really* in demand someone would find a way to fabricate a replacement latch. After all, its just a latch on a manual roof. Not fabricating a new ring gear!
Have any good full car shots that really show off that bronze roof?
09-13-2013, 02:05 PM
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I could see the bronze thing if it were a factory type replacement. Bt since these were never a factory thing I don't get the 70s color thing? Why not try to achieve a more modern look with it?
Not trying to be an *** of the topic. Would have been truly interested in a black one. Clicked on the thread all excited about the topic until I found out I would have to paint a TransAm Firebird chicken on the hood to make it look right.
Not trying to be an *** of the topic. Would have been truly interested in a black one. Clicked on the thread all excited about the topic until I found out I would have to paint a TransAm Firebird chicken on the hood to make it look right.
09-13-2013, 02:06 PM
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Good job on getting these done, its always good that manufacturers do this sort of thing for the (small) 944 community. However I cannot understand the attraction of having a piece of glass above my head or letting more sunlight in an already bright/hot interior due to that huge hatch. What is the appeal again?
I was thrilled when I saw the price of $300, was gonna jump on it. For that price I would adapt it to work as a manual roof.
Then once I learned in was bronze my interest has dropped a lot. Still hopefully it will be a great addition to the guys who want one. However, I bet the first 100 in bronze will be slow in getting picked up. If it would have been smoked I would have thrown some cash in for one.
I guess we shall see come Sep 17th. Maybe a running tally can be put on this thread.
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09-13-2013, 02:09 PM
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If I'm not satisfied with how it looks with the rest of my glass I figure I'll just take my *** to someone to have it tinted with film that matches better 
Here's a pic I found (not my car of course):
Here's a pic I found (not my car of course):
09-13-2013, 02:13 PM
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09-13-2013, 02:25 PM
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I think that car is one of the bent scenarios having champagne interior. Although I no think it would look much better black.
I doubt with bronze glass it could be tinted to be another color. Any tint I on the inside would just make the bronze reflect even more and make it brighter.
09-13-2013, 02:30 PM
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I too actually like the gold BBS wheel look on a red car. But having 1 gold wheel and 3 black would look like ***!
This is the way I feel about the top. One 70s bronze glass panel and 6 green/clear/black ones would look like *** IMO. Just seems like a much safer business decision to make them a neutral black tint. Kinda curious why they aren't!
I've had a Saratoga offered to me in the past but the color was bronze so I passed.
In searching for pics I discovered one on Pelican that has been for sale for a YEAR! At a reasonable price. To me that doesn't scream high demand.
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsc...roof-e-pa.html
Was there once a poll on this somewhere that I missed? Link?
This is the way I feel about the top. One 70s bronze glass panel and 6 green/clear/black ones would look like *** IMO. Just seems like a much safer business decision to make them a neutral black tint. Kinda curious why they aren't!
I've had a Saratoga offered to me in the past but the color was bronze so I passed.
In searching for pics I discovered one on Pelican that has been for sale for a YEAR! At a reasonable price. To me that doesn't scream high demand.
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsc...roof-e-pa.html
Was there once a poll on this somewhere that I missed? Link?
09-13-2013, 02:47 PM
#39
Even if you don't, the factory front(and aftermarket glass) top sun shade is green!
09-13-2013, 03:11 PM
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Thanks.
I'm basically in the Denver area. (Unincorporated Arapahoe county SE of Denver)
Poor 951 lost its garage space for a few weeks while I put a new crate motor in my Eurovan this winter! It's warm and dry back in the garage now!
09-13-2013, 03:13 PM
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Exactly what I am going to do. Hey Greg, swinging through CO for a couple of days here in the next couple of weeks. might wanna swing by if you have a few moments.
09-13-2013, 04:17 PM
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09-13-2013, 06:58 PM
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I respect cole for bringing up the counter-arguments. I was excited about getting one, but I'm not sure bronze for my car will look right. If this product comes out in a smoked grey, I think $300 + up to $120 shipping (I called them to ask), could be a worthy purchase.
I consider those who like the bronze lucky, because pilkington classics is making a nice product for our cars. i will wait for the second batch to come out, hopefully at an agreeable price.
before i make purchase, i want details of the product. that means plenty of information on the parts and materials, pictures from inside and outside of the car - day and night, video of the product working and being tested for whistling at high speed, and finally some info on how much sun/heat this thing reflects!!!
I think the 100 may go quick. i hope it sells well so a smoked grey one comes out. good luck to pilkington and stephen.
I consider those who like the bronze lucky, because pilkington classics is making a nice product for our cars. i will wait for the second batch to come out, hopefully at an agreeable price.
before i make purchase, i want details of the product. that means plenty of information on the parts and materials, pictures from inside and outside of the car - day and night, video of the product working and being tested for whistling at high speed, and finally some info on how much sun/heat this thing reflects!!!
I think the 100 may go quick. i hope it sells well so a smoked grey one comes out. good luck to pilkington and stephen.
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