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The Forum => Other Topics => Topic started by: usmc_butler on February 14, 2013, 09:49:18 AM
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Well Im at a cross road on which direction to go with my build stay a coupe or go roadster :'(. From some of my research it wouldn't be that much harder to just turn it into a roadster. I believe IKR has the engine cover bonnet and the piece that goes behind the seats not sure of anybody else that sells this stuff. This would be the only one that I have seen someone do if I decide to go this route Let me know pro's and con's all thoughts negative and positive welcome ::beers
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coupe... FTW ::thumbup
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I just think the coupe looks more aggressive, don't like how it looks without the roof but that's just me. I like the coupe's engine bonnet better as well.
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Same I never like no top sports cars but the diablo roadster is pretty cool topless
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Thanks fellas for all the "your an idiot" votes! so far "your and idiot" and "coupe" are head to head! Maybe I should just give up if "your an idiot" wins, HAHA ::tongue
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lmao I couldn't simply say "no."
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Nothing beats top down motoring and you don't see too many motorcycles with roofs. LOL!
I've not seen anyone do the conversion to a coupe but it does look simple enough to do. I would look at the cost of all the "conversion parts and time" and compare this to the cost of buying a roadster body and you might come out better with a new body and using your current body for spare parts or sell it to someone.
Thanks,
Chris
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If you want to then do it. ::thumbup It will be more work to convert it but then so is every aspect of these cars. Also one of the first things people will look at is the interior so it needs to be spot on, but with the parts you have this shouldn't be a problem. It will look great either way.
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It will cost between $800 and $1,000 for the parts to do it (not including rear grills) ::study...
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Even though I have a Diablo Roadster, I would recommend staying with the coupe. After driving around with my top off I started to get uncomfortable with everyone staring at me. These cars get so much attention that I perfer to keep the top on and the dark tinted windows up. Plus if you go somewhere you constantly worry about your car being open from the top. Also, depending where you live- the summer and winter temperatures limit your enjoyment if its too hot or too cold.
I never take my top off anymore......
Im in Texas, and with 106+ degree summer days, its nice not to have the sun frying the top of your head....
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Roadster! Getting too much attention is a good problem to have.
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Roadster. I just like the whole topless idea ;)
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Plus, I think you can get door glasses for the roadster from AGP. I saw in "Tdoyle's" photobucket pics where one cracked then he replaced it. The sticker on the new glass was from AGP.
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Yes but thats safety glass, which isn't advisable to use for door glass.
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Yes but thats safety glass, which isn't advisable to use for door glass.
Probably why his cracked but if I'm not mistaken you can have safety glass tempered. The glass I had in my hatch on my first build were safety glass intially then I took it to a local glass shop and they sent it out to get tempered. Only cost me $120 for the 3.
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Tempered glass is just that. When it shatters, it breaks into a thousand pieces plus or minus. I've seen a piece of tempered glass hit with a hammer and the glass won. I've never heard of tempering safety glass. I think that they exchanged the glass for tempered. Safety glass is laminated with a piece of plastic in between the two pieces of glass and if broken stays together mostly. Put it this way: IF per chance your car gets rolled onto its top, chances are that you will NOT be able to open your doors, duh. Try to kick a piece of tempered glass and break it. Give me safety glass. NOW, if you have a roadster...start digging. ::thumbup Jim
Oh, about the coupe or roadster....I vote for a Stationwagon!
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Then what I had was just regular glass that I had tempered. The "safety" part was throwing me off. Windshields are safety glasses and of course if one were to have any safety glass heat treated the clear plastic sandwiched between the glasses will melt resulting in obscurity. I'd still call up AGP Dustin to see what's what on that glass.
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Tempered glass is much stronger than laminated glass, and very hard to break. Thats why it used on door windows. Doors get slammed all the time, and laminated glass will eventually crack. Laminated glass is used on windshiels because if its chipped, it doesnt crack into a million pieces (obscuring visability) and come flying at your face when it shatters.
If your car flips over, more than likely the side glass will break. If it doesnt, you have 2 options; kick out the windshield, or keep a window hammer attached to your seatbelt like I do. They are sold at most auto parts stores, and have a pointed hammer head on one side designed to break tempered glass, and a belt knife on the other side that will slice through a seat belt instantly in case its jammed.
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HAHA Well looks like "Your an Idiot" is in the home stretch for the win! Guess I should find another hobby ::counfused... ::salute
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I have two replicas and two Fieros. Only one of them is a hardtop. Convertibles just look lower. Lower is good. Yes you can get too much attention. I don't think that is only in roadsters. We have to have a backup car that we can drive when we are tired of everyone looking at us.
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831.43 for the grills I will need, plus 800.00 for the roadster parts for the conversion. So with that being said in the long run no headliner to finnish, no A-pillar trim (from the windshield back) won't need the map light sunglasses holder any longer. I'm thinking in the long run it will help with the final touches. I got a PM that made a good point that if done correctly you could modify the top that gets cut off and make it a removable hard top... I believe IKR sell's these as well, I don't know what he gets for them however? Just a couple thoughts...
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Here are some examples of tops....
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Whatcha gonna do with map light piece
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ROADSTER dammit!!!!!!! Who needs a roof anyway? Mould the doors permanently in place, lose the door glass, and just get in like the Dukes of Hazzard!
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HA HA HA HA That's funny and a work saver.
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Here are some examples of tops....
Honestly, I like the fit on that black roadster in the first aerial pic. IMO, the way that hardtop fits that black roadster, it looks better than a coupe. I also prefer the roadster hatch anyhow. Plus you still have the ability to remove it anytime you want.
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I have had exactly the same question in my mind whether I should go roadster on the Vigi or stay coupe..... If I had to go roadster I have already decided that I would have a removable hard top.... What is kinda worrying me is how the hell do you open the doors if the side windows are closed? Is it a stupid question? What I mean is that when the windows are rolled up it should lock into the hardtop because the glass will be exposed at the top right? So, if it is rolled up, then the doors won't open, am I right or living in a little box?
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Easy solution, just like the current Covettes and many other convertible cars today. Just about any car alarm shop etc can install the mechanism. Whenever you hit unlock on a key fob then try to open the door, or pull the door handle from the inside or outside (provided the car is not locked), the windows will automatically roll down a specific distance to clear the roof or convertible top "lip" where the window seals. Go for the Roadster no question !
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I just happen to run across this picture.
http://www.lambocars.com/images/lambonews/0/carbon_roof.html (http://www.lambocars.com/images/lambonews/0/carbon_roof.html)
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I like the look of the roadster, and apparently there is a top for it already or you cold make one. But how will you make it look legit by chopping a top off of a coupe body you already have ::tongue Just buy a roadster body
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Well to draw a conclusion to this topic after most people think im a idiot ::duh I decided to stick with the coupe. To get the correct parts I need and the quality I want is going to run me more then I wanting to pay right now. Thanks for all the responses, I do believe my next project will be a roadster and after visiting with Texas last weekend it will be on a Boxter or custom chassis ::beers
Dustin
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Yesss lol
better luck next time :\