Black top or colored top?

[WARP TEN]

Originally Posted by Bob Eyres

My car had two tops when I bought it with 3Kmi. in 94'. But I'm a "coupe guy". I kept the white body color top and left the "see through" black one with the dealer for $500.00. That top has never been off the car in 27 years, except for cleaning and adjustment.
A see through top is a poor choice here in the Florida heat with the C4 ZR-1's feeble air conditioning. Too flexible also. JMHO.

I'm with you Bob. Both my ZR-1s had extra tops that I never used. They just sat in the basement. The '95 actually came with a transparent top that was an aftermarket replacement made of Lexan. It was crazed so I got a stock type from Melrose Tops. But it also sat and went with the car when I sold it. I think I put it on once just to see what it was like and concluded I didn't like it. So I stuck with the solid color tops. When I ordered my 2016 Z06 coupe I did not select the dual top option, got just the standard equipment body colored top. Rarely even take that off. Lesson learned. --Bob

[mlipmd]

When I had my C5 I would change between the two depending on the seasons and heat, but it was way easier to do that by just loosening the clamps holding it on and it only took a minute or two. The C4 is a much more of a PIA with the 4 bolts that have to be individually removed, so my solid color top stays on, for now.

[Subfixer]

When I'm ambitious, the transparent top goes on in spring and fall. Solid top in summer to help the AC stay cold.

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[JT ZR-Won]

Originally Posted by Subfixer

Spring/Fall - transparent top (Blue tint). Summer - body color top (White).

That's what I do exactly

[tokuzumi]

I would definitely like to source a body colored top for my 94 in competition yellow. It's nice to have the clear top in cooler weather, but in the 90+ degree days it gets a little hot.

[Karl]

Originally Posted by tokuzumi

I would definitely like to source a body colored top for my 94 in competition yellow. It's nice to have the clear top in cooler weather, but in the 90+ degree days it gets a little hot.

You can install one of these which is static cling and removable or apply nano ceramic window tint.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/25341885875...fdae%7Ciid%3A1

[soslow]

Although I have both tops, I prefer the clear top without a doubt. I kind of get claustrophobic with the painted one on and feel too confined. My air conditioner works great and have no problem in the heat of the summer.


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