05-09 Exterior Modifications Making Your '05 Stand Out from the Crowd

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Old Jul 27, 2007 | 12:32 PM
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Targa Top

Anyone seen this?
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Old Jul 27, 2007 | 03:14 PM
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i would stick to the glassback top, this is not really a good mod for the structure of the car
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Old Jul 27, 2007 | 03:33 PM
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i would stick to the glassback top, this is not really a good mod for the structure of the car

While true, I have to admit it's pretty ****ed neat. What wheels are on that car?
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Old Jul 28, 2007 | 09:01 PM
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It's cut too far in front of the b-pillar. It should be cut flush with the leading edge of the b-pillar. Is that even real or a photochop? It looks kind of off.
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Old Jul 28, 2007 | 09:29 PM
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I would be interested in a price if were cut right at the b-pillar. Those couple inches difference make a difference.
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Old Jul 29, 2007 | 10:01 AM
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let's hope it's a chop and not the real deal, but yea nice wheels.
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Old Jul 29, 2007 | 03:34 PM
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Here's the company that makes it:
http://jmsproductsinc.com/

There were some threads about it a couple of years ago.
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Old Jul 29, 2007 | 04:02 PM
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THAT site?? Ew.
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Old Jul 29, 2007 | 04:45 PM
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i like their idea for a rear mounted turbo though
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Old Jul 29, 2007 | 08:30 PM
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Originally Posted by StangNut
Here's the company that makes it:
http://jmsproductsinc.com/

There were some threads about it a couple of years ago.
"As of 1/1/2007 JMS Products Inc. / Ironman Custom will be formerly ceasing normal operations."

Stay in school kids.
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Old Jul 29, 2007 | 08:31 PM
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i like their idea for a rear mounted turbo though
The losses through all of that tubing have got to be ridiculous.
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Old Jul 29, 2007 | 08:39 PM
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I hope that no one is hever involved in a serious accident with one of those. The Mustang isnt designed to have its roof cut off.
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Old Jul 30, 2007 | 05:42 AM
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I hope that no one is hever involved in a serious accident with one of those. The Mustang isnt designed to have its roof cut off.
Yes it is...that's why they have a convertible
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Old Jul 30, 2007 | 06:10 AM
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Originally Posted by mikes rx
Yes it is...that's why they have a convertible
Let me rephrase my last statement.... The Mustang coupe is not designed to have a section of the roof cut off, that is why they have an optional convertible.
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Old Jul 30, 2007 | 08:01 AM
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It would be OK if they added appropriate reinforcements. Now, looking at their plumbing job with the remote turbo I have my doubts...
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Old Jul 30, 2007 | 08:04 AM
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I haven't gone on their website in a long while, but I distinctly remember that they stated that subframe connectors were required with the targa top.

In terms of the rear mounted turbo...is it the same as the STS turbo kit???

Again, I haven't gone onto their website in a few years, so I don't know.
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Old Jul 30, 2007 | 10:36 AM
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Originally Posted by mikes rx
I haven't gone on their website in a long while, but I distinctly remember that they stated that subframe connectors were required with the targa top.

It would take a lot more than just sub connectors! I wonder if they did anything beyond that? If not, don't open both doors at the same time.
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Old Jul 30, 2007 | 11:03 AM
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yeah those must be some strong sub frame connectors made of at least 4-6in tubing because that is alot of stress on a car not made for that top. I know the vette and the supra are made for that top but the mustang does not have the kind of HD frame that those have. So either the car will cave in over time or if you roll that thing good luck, i think on the site it says all convertable safety rules apply
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Old Jul 30, 2007 | 08:02 PM
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It also says that a roll cage is reccomended.
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