Polemarch Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 Somebody asked me ages ago if it was possible to convert a GZ coupe to an aerotop? If you had access to an aerotop panel is there any company capable (and brave enough) to cut into the soop and make it capable of accepting an aerotop panel? I know this is prob 90% impossible but let me know! :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 it is impossible and silly stop it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hob Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 I think the outcome was a very very weak chassis, since I belive aero's have stronger bracing to avoid chassis flex etc.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polemarch Posted July 24, 2006 Author Share Posted July 24, 2006 Do they definitely have stronger bracing? This is obviously all hyperthetical but interesting nontheless! :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 Do they definitely have stronger bracing? This is obviously all hyperthetical but interesting nontheless! :-) Yes, they definetely do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeT Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 It has been done before by a mate of Ibrars. Also i believe Michel Lane is looking into having this done too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 Yes the aerotop has extra strong pillars and support bars to prevent body flex. It does make them slightly heavier, but mine feels no different with the roof on or off. Not that I drive like a maniac, but its good to know if I have a spin thru the twisties once in a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 Anything is possible if you throw enough time and money at it. There are LOTS of body shops more than capable of doing it (properly...). It would, however, be financial suicide, and just not worth considering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockys96 Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 just buy the aerotop 6speed thats just come up for sale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 I think it would be hard to sell if you did do it.... i would not buy a choped up car;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 whywhy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 Will a roll cage hold it together if welded properly? I reckon an aerotop with roll cage would look cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wkdtime Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 Will a roll cage hold it together if welded properly? I reckon an aerotop with roll cage would look cool! Good question! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 Good question! Now lets see who is daring enough to answer it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syed Shah Posted July 29, 2006 Share Posted July 29, 2006 A properly welded-in roll cage stiffens the car up and would improve a converted car greatly (better thn the minor changes made by Toyota). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathew Posted July 29, 2006 Share Posted July 29, 2006 wouldnt it be easier to do it the other way around as in buy an aero and turbocharge it??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruff_Rider Posted July 29, 2006 Share Posted July 29, 2006 wouldnt it be easier to do it the other way around as in buy an aero and turbocharge it??? I think the idea is to have a manual aerotop, as all the jap ones are all auto, none sold in uk, but available in parts of Europe, so i'm told. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted July 29, 2006 Share Posted July 29, 2006 Get a four-wheel drive conversion done while you are at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gzaerojon Posted July 29, 2006 Share Posted July 29, 2006 Get a four-wheel drive conversion done while you are at it. with an engine in the front and back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian R Posted July 29, 2006 Share Posted July 29, 2006 The buy a TT aero and stick in a manaul box gotta be the cheapest and easiest route. That will be my plan for next year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruff_Rider Posted July 29, 2006 Share Posted July 29, 2006 I saw another thread just like this one and it said that even the door cards are thicker on the aerotop models for extra strength. Is this true? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruff_Rider Posted July 29, 2006 Share Posted July 29, 2006 Oh, and someone else told me that doorcards are £1000 to replace, not sure if that was each or pair, but still quite expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffvalenti Posted July 29, 2006 Share Posted July 29, 2006 I saw another thread just like this one and it said that even the door cards are thicker on the aerotop models for extra strength. Is this true? What, thicker cardboard Toyota must have been desperate if they went to that extreme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffvalenti Posted July 29, 2006 Share Posted July 29, 2006 Oh, and someone else told me that doorcards are £1000 to replace, not sure if that was each or pair, but still quite expensive. Is that the thick ones or standard thin ones? Anyone who considers paying £1000 a pair for door cards definitely needs their head examining In fact anyone who believes that thicker door cards will strengthen the car............................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruff_Rider Posted July 29, 2006 Share Posted July 29, 2006 Hey man. It's just what i read on another thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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