Jake,
Before I took a saw to anything I'd make sure that the roof does in
fact flex less with the top on. I've heard (in the case of t-top mr2s)
that having the tops in really doesn't do too much to add rigidity. I
would assume this is true because a lot of the removable roofs have a
lot of rubber insulation to make them not leak, and thus allow a lot of
room for flex.
To check this maybe tie some strings taut from one corner to the other
with the roof off and have a friend ride along with you and watch them.
If the strings dip significantly enough in the corners to show that
there's more than 1/2 inch of flex or so (or whatever you believe is
the maximum that it could flex with the roof on), then start thinking
about alternatives.
Granted I think you are dealing with a targa top type (not the t-tops
like the mr2), but you'd still want to be absolutely sure you are in
fact solving the problem by cutting a hole in your roof.
Also, using the "i'm not fast enough of a driver" excuse is kinda mute.
If you aren't that fast of a driver the extra rigidity won't make you
significantly faster.
Randy
--- Jake Hodges <jake_hodges@hotmail.com> wrote:
> Hey. This may sound weird, but can I cut a hole in my roof? No
> seriously..
> I sit tall, and my head doesn't fit in my little del Sol with my
> helmet
> on. I'd like to sawzall a hole in the roof for my head to stick out.
>
> If not, can I put a sunroof on my car and stay in stock? I could
> just open
> the sunroof when I need to have the helmet on. Of course, I'd have
> to
> install it a little left of center, but that's fine.
>
> See, I love my car, but it's a flimsy thing with the roof off. I
> want the
> rigidity, but I need to be able to fit too. Any ideas would be
> appreciated.
>
> Jake Hodges
>
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