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Old Jan 27, 2012 | 05:55 PM
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Quick Vert Question

Why are they so ugly with the tops up?

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Old Jan 27, 2012 | 06:03 PM
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because race car......
what the **** kind of question is this anyways?

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Old Jan 27, 2012 | 06:06 PM
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Why are they so ugly with the tops up?

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Quick question back at you.

Why are you such an *** hole?
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Old Jan 27, 2012 | 06:24 PM
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not just because I have one but I actually always thought it was one of the better looking drop tops when the top is up
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Old Jan 27, 2012 | 06:31 PM
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I was just wondering because most of the time with the tops down, the cars look great. Here's couple examples.

Good.


Bad.


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Old Jan 27, 2012 | 06:32 PM
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Good.


Bad.


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Old Jan 27, 2012 | 08:05 PM
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I agree with rob, i actually like the look of the vert with the top up
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Old Jan 27, 2012 | 08:07 PM
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first example you have a really good picture then a crappy one
then one with a nice backround versus sitting on a trailer with a reflection that makes it look like dents


but your point is moot due to the car in your signature
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Old Jan 28, 2012 | 01:31 PM
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Yeah, I love the way my vert looks, top up or down. Even targa, I think is pretty cool.
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Old Jan 28, 2012 | 06:03 PM
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i own an 88 coupe but im thinking for my next project when this one is done, i want a vert. the fc is my favorite convertible sports car. i don't care for any other vert on the market. but then i again, i really love the fc.

i've also thought about making a custom hard top (notch back) for a vert while keeping a functional targa roof.

i guess i just wan't one of every style fc
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Old Jan 28, 2012 | 06:07 PM
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I personally think my vert looks incredible both top up and top down, i get a lot of compliments on it, even though it looks like **** imo, all the time
i think this is one of the best looking verts of this genre of car

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Old Jan 28, 2012 | 06:14 PM
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Why do I get a "Sleepy Eye" look after reading this?..
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Old Jan 28, 2012 | 06:24 PM
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Another quick question?

Why are Saturns hunks of ****?

Edit: Found quick answer on google search "Because James".
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Old Jan 28, 2012 | 06:26 PM
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I personally think my vert looks incredible both top up and top down, i get a lot of compliments on it, even though it looks like **** imo, all the time
i think this is one of the best looking verts of this genre of car

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make yo mind up.
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Old Jan 28, 2012 | 10:08 PM
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Originally Posted by misterstyx69
Why do I get a "Sleepy Eye" look after reading this?..

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Old Jan 28, 2012 | 11:55 PM
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You make that clear.
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Old Jan 29, 2012 | 08:01 AM
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I guess I really don't understand why there has to be a targa section of the roof. I think it looks dumb. I would definitely rock a 240 vert over an RX7 vert. Don't get me wrong though, any other time I would take the 7 over the 240. Just not for a vert. And it has nothing to do with the quality of the pictures. What a lame *** excuse.

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Old Jan 29, 2012 | 02:23 PM
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and I think the targa makes it look better, eliminates that loose crappy look so many convertible tops get when they start to age
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Old Jan 29, 2012 | 04:59 PM
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Although I don't agree with the original poster, here's a reasonable answer:

Because the top should only be up during really bad rainstorms when there won't be anybody standing around to look at the car.
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Old Jan 30, 2012 | 10:46 AM
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Originally Posted by lastphaseofthis
make yo mind up.
it looks like **** currently because it needs paint and the kit put on, fitted, and painted. but its still the best looking vert of the genre.

clear now?

Lloyd
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Old Jan 30, 2012 | 08:41 PM
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I think they look odd with the targa piece off.. otherwise they look fine imo. I just think the targa hard piece looks bulky with the top down..

I always liked the Z32 vert as well, I like the european roadster looking top. Though I see too many of them with the plastic windows all foggy and messed up. http://www.carma-autoblog.com/wp-con...n-z32-vert.jpg http://i729.photobucket.com/albums/w...ta/Z32Vert.jpg
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Old Jan 30, 2012 | 08:45 PM
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I think they look odd with the targa piece off.. otherwise they look fine imo. I just think the targa hard piece looks bulky with the top down..

I always liked the Z32 vert as well, I like the european roadster looking top. Though I see too many of them with the plastic windows all foggy and messed up. http://www.carma-autoblog.com/wp-con...n-z32-vert.jpg http://i729.photobucket.com/albums/w...ta/Z32Vert.jpg
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Old Jan 31, 2012 | 02:25 PM
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thats how a 300zx vert should look, sorta what im going for on vivian

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Old Feb 1, 2012 | 06:48 PM
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I actually forgot about the Z. That car looks hot.

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Old Feb 7, 2012 | 11:57 PM
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So opinion's are like.........yeah. I have to disagree with you here. Have you ever read about the engineering that Mazda put into the design of the top (to keep it relatively lightweight), while retaining the structural rigidity of the coupe's top? The automotive press lauded Mazda for the engineering as well as the aesthetics. Again, to each their own but you liked the 240SX vert (cowl shake and all as I have ridden/driven in several over the years?) over the RX7's? Wow, might as well have said you like an old Celica with an autotragic as they were both basically in the same bland type of Secretary-Mobile genre back in the day.
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