staples230uk Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 Hello to all again... As I am currently navigating thorugh numerous amounts of classifieds trying to eye up which supra to buy (have decided for a NA). I am now facing the choice of solid roof or aero top. The aero top looks awesome but has anyone had any trouble with them? Do they affect the handling at all? Are they easily damaged once removed? They look like a brilliant option for an unseasonably warm day, but then would the solid roof be a better option?....... I invite all opinions because I want my first supra to be perfect! Thanks for taking the time to listen to my ramblings!! Smiffy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martini Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 Where in Norfolk are you from mate? I'm from King's Lynn and might be back there in a couple of weeks if you want to see my car. I love my hard top and I was thinking about it today - I would only ever go for the hard top too. It's up to you though. A lot of people love the autobox and also the aerotops! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimojameso Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 This has been talked about a zillion times. In fact just last week. Hit the search button up top and all will be revealed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_b Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 Hello Smiffy. I can't advise you on aero vs fixed roof, but have a look at the buyer's guide on here. I think it mentions this topic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimojameso Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=197768&highlight=aerotop+roof Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 In all honesty it depends on your driving style. I would rather have my car exactly as it is with an aerotop as i don't corner my car particularly hard. You will get a bit of scuttle shake etc but you can add bracing to help combat this. You have to take into account the difference in cost also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staples230uk Posted October 6, 2009 Author Share Posted October 6, 2009 Where in Norfolk are you from mate? I'm from King's Lynn and might be back there in a couple of weeks if you want to see my car. I love my hard top and I was thinking about it today - I would only ever go for the hard top too. It's up to you though. A lot of people love the autobox and also the aerotops! I'm in swaffham mate!! very kind of you to offer, and I might have a look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 (edited) my personal preference is hard top but thats cause im a track enthusiast, if your not 1 to drive your car hard or track it then aero top is fine Edited October 6, 2009 by Kirk (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraGirlie Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 Aero!!! I have had four! I had two hard tops and missed the aero like crazy! Seriously it is so nice having the roof off, it is a different driving experience! None of mine have rattled, one leaked a little though in heavy rain. A member on here 'Dude' had a single turbo aerotop and used it on the track etc If you're going for an N/A I would definitely say get an aero, as I had an N/A hard top and it was so boring! If TT then hardtop would be fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigelboyne Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 well said sgirle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 Hard top everytime for me. To answer your question yes the aerotop isn't as rigid and you will feel it when cornering hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 It really depends on your intended use for the car. I guess as you have opted for an N/A you are not looking for out and out performance. If you are not going to drive the car hard then I doubt the flex in the Aero shell in hard direction changes is not going to bother you. If that is the case, then go for the Aero. You can't beat top down motoring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 Hard top FTW for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbryant_knight Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 As we live in England, rarely have nice weather and eventually your Aero will leak then i'd say hard top. If you lived in Florida and were going to have the roof down a lot then i'd get an Aero. Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordy07 Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 I stay in scotland and still manage to get the roof off about 20 times a year,which isnt too bad. Yeah it flexes a bit and leaks a bit come to think of it! But i dont care i love it:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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