Ok my targa top has to be re-done eventually, i'm jsu wondering what people suggest as far as latches go, i was thinking about having fixed pins on the back edge and latches up on the front edge, so you set in the back edge then just lock the fornt two latches and your good to go, but what kind of latches? also waht kinda of seals would be really good? The door seals on my g/f's 2000 celica look really useful . . . lemme know what you guys think, any experience with good latching systems youve seen on verts and what not, lemme know, i wanna find something really simple and light weight/functional, when i fis the roof its going to be done right . . .

 

no one?

 

thats a problem us fc people don't have to worry about usually I have no idea man, lol.


edit: just had a wild thought though maybe way off but could you use the vert latches from it's targa section?

 

double post

 

I'd just go to some dealerships or something and look at the targa top models they have there. Just not a Lambo dealership. The Gallardo's top isn't safe to go over 100mph with. Stupid Lambo...

 

thought about it, also thought about using the whole targa piece and top of windsheild frame form vert, dunno though, id like something even more reliable than that
yeah not to mention Lambos are overpriced italian trash!!!

 

anyone else come on now i know you guy haven't owned just 7's your whole life

 

i would use the latches that come on jetskis. im sure there pretty cheap. just find some used ones, i showed my jetski to a buddy of mine that builds kit planes, and he said that he was thinking about using those latches for the hatch compartment, there really strong, lightweight. anticorrosive, and lock. there pretty bad ***. i dont know about all but these are on my yamaha.

-Chris

 

well the supra targa's from the mk3 uses 4 latches that screw with a special tool. it really isnt latches. it actually bolts down. Its reliable. atleast i beleive its pretty reliable. id suggest full roll cage on that bad boy and get some supra targa latches. my 2cents

 

Ever seen the latches on a Miata top? They are nice and tight and easy to use.

 

Jeep hood hold downs. Stainless and rugged as hell.

 

I think del sol's have really well designed latches. You should take a look at those

 

i HAVE Del Sol latches, i HATE THEM! someone else suggest them i DARE you, i dont want to have to deal with them again, they suck and add weight to an already heavy top

 

show me some miata latches,and the jeep ones

 

wow, those are del sol latches. hahahah. Sorry man, it was just a suggestion.

 

no offense, but its a poor one, i hate having honda parts on my car . . . especially ones that dont work

 

Vert latches maybe?

 

other than that option i already mentioned them

 

i've heard miata latches are nice . . .

 

They are, I just can't find a good picture and my buddy who has one is at work right now. go peruse www.miata.net, I'm sure someone has pictures of their interior where you can see the latches.

 

thanks . . good link

 

I asked my Miata friend to take some pics of his latches and email them to me. I'll post them once he does that. Not sure if you are being sarcastic about the link, but if you aren't, you're welcome.