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| morehills |
 Oct 20 2024, 05:43 AM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 53 Joined: 2-March 23 From: Great Barrington, MA Member No.: 27,202 Region Association: North East States 
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My 914-6 GT Clone came with some pretty difficult to use fixed targa top mounts. They bolt the rear of the top to the targa bar where the factory latches once were. I have all the original hardware to return the latches, which I'd like to do especially after installing a GT roll bar where access to the bolts is limited.
Before I swap back, is there any significant structural reason for these fixed mounts I should consider. I don't mind loosing a bit of rigidity in the top mount for the convenience of being able to remove the top easily. My car is mostly a street runner but I do take it to Lime Rock occasionally. I presume that the GT roll bar I added has also strengthened the targa section of the car and may mitigate any flex in the car from the factory top set up. Thanks, John Attached thumbnail(s) 
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| mate914 |
Oct 20 2024, 06:08 AM
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Matt Group: Members Posts: 798 Joined: 27-February 09 From: Eagles mere, PA Member No.: 10,102 Region Association: North East States
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John,
The metal part is for when you remove the factory latches. It just bolts the roof on as racers do. Getting the targa top off with a full cage is very difficult. Matt QUOTE(morehills @ Oct 20 2024, 07:43 AM)  My 914-6 GT Clone came with some pretty difficult to use fixed targa top mounts. They bolt the rear of the top to the targa bar where the factory latches once were. I have all the original hardware to return the latches, which I'd like to do especially after installing a GT roll bar where access to the bolts is limited. Before I swap back, is there any significant structural reason for these fixed mounts I should consider. I don't mind loosing a bit of rigidity in the top mount for the convenience of being able to remove the top easily. My car is mostly a street runner but I do take it to Lime Rock occasionally. I presume that the GT roll bar I added has also strengthened the targa section of the car and may mitigate any flex in the car from the factory top set up. Thanks, John |
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| bkrantz |
Oct 20 2024, 06:51 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,154 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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Does your roll bar bolt to the shoulder belt mount?
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| infraredcalvin |
Oct 21 2024, 12:30 AM
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Distracted Member Group: Members Posts: 1,571 Joined: 25-August 08 From: Ladera Ranch, CA Member No.: 9,463 Region Association: Southern California
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Looks like your top has been reinforced, it will provide some rigidity. You have the top off now, do you drive it without the top? If you’re ok with the flex without the top, there’s no reason not to swap back the factory hardware if you’re looking to remove the top easier.
I have 2 cars with cages, one a bolt in (that was welded), the other a full custom cage, both are easy to get the tops on and off with factory latches. As long as you can slide a finger to pull the hook over the pin on the rears, you’re fine. |
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| morehills |
Oct 21 2024, 04:13 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 53 Joined: 2-March 23 From: Great Barrington, MA Member No.: 27,202 Region Association: North East States
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Thanks,
The roll bar does bolt to the shoulder belt mount. But works fine with the side bolster in place. I'm going to finish mounting the roll bar and harnesses and put one of the latches back on to see if I have proper clearance to use them. I'd prefer to have the latches if they will work. John |
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| bkrantz |
Oct 21 2024, 07:29 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,154 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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QUOTE(morehills @ Oct 21 2024, 04:13 AM) Thanks, The roll bar does bolt to the shoulder belt mount. But works fine with the side bolster in place. I'm going to finish mounting the roll bar and harnesses and put one of the latches back on to see if I have proper clearance to use them. I'd prefer to have the latches if they will work. John Then it should provide some stiffness. Of course a full cage would add more. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Good luck with the latches. |
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| sixnotfour |
Oct 21 2024, 09:41 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,645 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Life Elevated..planet UT. Member No.: 2,744 Region Association: Rocky Mountains 
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I will send you a nice top with latches for your X brace top..and Pay Shipping..LMK..
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