Tuscan Targa Top or Not ?

[steveshutt]

I am trying to resist upgrading my chim after 6 enjoyable years of ownership for a Tuscan.
Can somebody clarify for me, have all of them got a targa style top or is it just the 'S'.

[andyvdg]

They all have a removable roof which can be stored at the top of the boot.

Cheers,

Andy.

[T88CAN]

andyvdg said: They all have a removable roof which can be stored at the top of the boot.

Cheers,

Andy.

And dont forget the rear window comes out i had simlar concerns about it not being a full convertible so far unfounded and the looks well

[tuscan_s]

I can get the roof off in about 20 seconds now but getting it back on is a little bit of an arse but managable.

[bluetusk]

Roof off and in the boot 30 seconds.

Boot opened, roof out and fixed in postion... 40 seconds. This is realistic.... done it in stop start traffic on M25

Rear screen in/out.... several minutes of twating around both in and out... only worth it for long (>1 hr) trips.

[darrel]

Only neg point is that taking just the roof off and not the rear screen make driving at anything over 80+ almost impossible as the 'booming' wind noise is literally deafening as you approach 100 - 110.
(Note for Mr PC Plod.. the above speeds are inches per week not mph...honest guv..) ha ha
Do it buy one..I had a chimp 500 (and still miss the burble of the old V8 but whoooa the Tusc is evil and i like it! (Note to the enviromentalists...it does more mpg too! 23mpg ave compared to the 18mpg in the chimp)
Good Luck
Daz

[paul-wh]

Steve,

When I was considering swapping to the Tuscan I used to drive the Chimaera with the roof panel off and the rear screen up to try to emulate the feel of a Targa as on the Tuscan.

I also agree with Darrel about not leaving the rear screen in with the roof on but for slightly different reasons. I had the rear screen blow out at 80 due to a loose rear catch with the roof on so I would never trust it to stay in place with the roof off.

Paul

[donaldhunter]

Rear screen in/out.... several minutes of twating around both in and out... only worth it for long (>1 hr) trips.

I find it's <30 seconds to remove the rear screen and nearer a minute to fit. Just make sure it's centralised before fitting either catch.

I think it's also worth it for any fast journey with the roof off, 'cos the buffeting above 60 is unpleasant.