348 alternative targa top | FerrariChat
Buy

348 alternative targa top

Discussion in '348/355' started by rivee, Apr 21, 2009.

This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, Skimlinks, and others.

  1. rivee

    rivee F1 Rookie

    Jan 20, 2002
    3,731
    Nowhere important, USA
    Full Name:
    John
    #1 rivee, Apr 21, 2009
    Can't find the thread about an alternative to the solid targa top on my 348. One that will fit into the trunk for short trips, instead of having the OEM top behind the seat. Anyone know what I'm talking about?
     
  2. Ricambi America

    Ricambi America F1 World Champ
    Sponsor Owner

    Dec 7, 2003
    16,476
    Winston Salem, NC
    #2 Ricambi America, Apr 21, 2009
    I know what you're talking about! I had one, but sold it. In the end, it was also pretty impractical (even for me @ 5'9").
     
  3. rivee

    rivee F1 Rookie

    Jan 20, 2002
    3,731
    Nowhere important, USA
    Full Name:
    John
    #3 rivee, Apr 21, 2009
    What exactly did they look like and what were they made of?
     
  4. PAP 348

    PAP 348 Ten Time F1 World Champ
    Lifetime Rossa Owner

    Dec 10, 2005
    100,234
    Mount Isa, Australia
    Full Name:
    Pap
    #4 PAP 348, Apr 21, 2009
    Are you talking about the 'soft' top John? :):)
     
  5. zero

    zero Guest

    Apr 24, 2007
    776
    #5 zero, Apr 21, 2009
    Last edited by a moderator: Sep 7, 2017
  6. Ricambi America

    Ricambi America F1 World Champ
    Sponsor Owner

    Dec 7, 2003
    16,476
    Winston Salem, NC
    #6 Ricambi America, Apr 21, 2009
    There were two versions. One, wuite heavy with metal framing and good latches. Suitable for highway speed. The other version was a quick cover, for low-speed around town if you got caught in a light shower.

    Mine was the heavy one/high speed version. Frankly, my carbon fiber roof weighs less than either of the two collapsible ones. For some people it might be a great product. For me, it just didn't work out.
     
  7. Ricambi America

    Ricambi America F1 World Champ
    Sponsor Owner

    Dec 7, 2003
    16,476
    Winston Salem, NC
    #7 Ricambi America, Apr 21, 2009
  8. PAP 348

    PAP 348 Ten Time F1 World Champ
    Lifetime Rossa Owner

    Dec 10, 2005
    100,234
    Mount Isa, Australia
    Full Name:
    Pap
    #8 PAP 348, Apr 21, 2009
  9. Ricambi America

    Ricambi America F1 World Champ
    Sponsor Owner

    Dec 7, 2003
    16,476
    Winston Salem, NC
    #9 Ricambi America, Apr 21, 2009
  10. zero

    zero Guest

    Apr 24, 2007
    776
    #10 zero, Apr 21, 2009
    Last edited: Apr 21, 2009
    Then was it the top and the middle pictures i posted? Or different again?
     
  11. Ricambi America

    Ricambi America F1 World Champ
    Sponsor Owner

    Dec 7, 2003
    16,476
    Winston Salem, NC
    #11 Ricambi America, Apr 21, 2009
    Last edited by a moderator: Sep 7, 2017
  12. Bullfighter

    Bullfighter Two Time F1 World Champ
    Lifetime Rossa Owner

    Jan 26, 2005
    22,610
    Gates Mills, Ohio
    Full Name:
    Jon
    #12 Bullfighter, Apr 21, 2009
    100 mph should be more than enough for these 348s.
     
  13. MBFerrari

    MBFerrari F1 Veteran

    Jul 2, 2008
    6,057
    NoVA
    Full Name:
    Matt B
    #13 MBFerrari, Apr 21, 2009
    Are you implying we don't drive these cars over the posted limits? :p
     
  14. potxoli

    potxoli Formula 3

    Mar 22, 2007
    1,716
    Washington DC
    Full Name:
    Eric B.
    #14 potxoli, Apr 21, 2009
    I have one just like daniels.... The one on the ebay link seems to be the lightweight version since it has no heavy latches.
     
  15. rivee

    rivee F1 Rookie

    Jan 20, 2002
    3,731
    Nowhere important, USA
    Full Name:
    John
    #15 rivee, Apr 21, 2009
    So was it not worth the trouble or $$?

    Did it store in the trunk?

    Was there a lot of wind noise from it?

    It was just a thought because when putting the OEM top behind the seat, I have to pull the seat forward so much that I can lick my kneecaps.

    So now I just leave it home and hope for clear weather (it never rains here anyway).
     
  16. Saint Bastage

    Saint Bastage F1 Rookie

    Jun 1, 2007
    2,548
    Connecticut
    Full Name:
    Lane
    #16 Saint Bastage, Apr 21, 2009
    Funny...I was going to generate this thread yesterday but got side tracked.

    I am also looking for the soft foldable top. My SS seats are destoying the hard top. I also leave it home and pray for clear weather. leaving the top on takes away so much driving pleasure. It mutes the music and tickles my head not to mention the stiff neck from sitting sideways.

    I want one.
     
  17. Ricambi America

    Ricambi America F1 World Champ
    Sponsor Owner

    Dec 7, 2003
    16,476
    Winston Salem, NC
    #17 Ricambi America, Apr 21, 2009
    Yes.

    Not really any worse than my uninsulated, no-core CF roof.
     

Share This Page