Pikington will make saratoga tops Again
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I think it's time we start a wager to see WHEN and IF they get made? waddya think we all chip in 5 bucks each for the pot?
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I spoke with Jonathan at Pilkington and he says they have made some excellent progress over the last few months with the seals and fitment, and are aiming for a product release in time for summer. They still have some test to run. My fingers remain crossed on this one!
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Lies I tell you...Lies! Bets anyone?
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I spoke with Jonathan at Pilkington and he says they have made some excellent progress over the last few months with the seals and fitment, and are aiming for a product release in time for summer. They still have some test to run. My fingers remain crossed on this one!
However, I recently noticed driving in a strong crosswind that the rear of the roof lifts enough to see sky when the roof is nominally closed. I played with the lifter positions a bit and concluded the original design just may not hold the roof closed all that well. I gather Pilkington is working with that design. If you are talking to them you might pass this on.
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Still waiting. Growing impatient. My feelings at this point is they'll never be available, or they'll be prohibitively expensive.
Did anyone ever make a sunshade for the original? The interior gets mighty hot when the car is parked and the sun is shining through the sunroof.
Did anyone ever make a sunshade for the original? The interior gets mighty hot when the car is parked and the sun is shining through the sunroof.
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Still waiting. Growing impatient. My feelings at this point is they'll never be available, or they'll be prohibitively expensive.
Did anyone ever make a sunshade for the original? The interior gets mighty hot when the car is parked and the sun is shining through the sunroof.
Did anyone ever make a sunshade for the original? The interior gets mighty hot when the car is parked and the sun is shining through the sunroof.
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I have a bronze/frameless Saratoga for an electric sunroof. It has always been noisy, which I attributed to the old, mostly non-existent seal.
However, I recently noticed driving in a strong crosswind that the rear of the roof lifts enough to see sky when the roof is nominally closed. I played with the lifter positions a bit and concluded the original design just may not hold the roof closed all that well. I gather Pilkington is working with that design. If you are talking to them you might pass this on.
However, I recently noticed driving in a strong crosswind that the rear of the roof lifts enough to see sky when the roof is nominally closed. I played with the lifter positions a bit and concluded the original design just may not hold the roof closed all that well. I gather Pilkington is working with that design. If you are talking to them you might pass this on.
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Has there been anymore information about these tops? I have an original Saratoga top that I'm trying to salvage. Scratched glass, worn seal, etc. If they're making them, it might be cheaper to buy a new on if the price is right.
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I wouldn't hold my breath on seeing anything with these .....
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They told me it was going to be done a year ago. Chen left Pilk and this project seems to have died. A few have been to Pilk to help with fit, but nothing heard since then. I tried, but may not have been so successful as I had hoped.