Any one done a rag top in an xA, any thoughts on it?

 

been thinking about this since I got it ..... just need to do a couple things first ...... like going lower

 

What size rag are you thinking about? I want a sliding full roof (or most of the roof anyhow) Let me know where you get yours from. THANKS

 

rag tops? seriously? like vinyl roofs?

i saw a toyota camry with one...laughed for so long at it. not my thing, but to each their own.

 

no, like this...

http://www.streetbeatcustoms.com/slidragtop35.html

 

or even tighter.............

 

If I were to get something like that it would be a sunroof but I'm not going to spend around 1K for that.

 

i was thinking something along those lines. i want to replace most of my ceiling with glass. not an opening sunroof though.

 

that would be more like $4-500
I have the 55x35 in my blazer from Streetbeat and it was about $650, but nothing that big would fit. Maybe something like a 40x35 or 45x35
I told my wife it would be something Id love to do to hers

 

How good would a rag top work out with the curve of the roof on the xA? because it goes up and back down towards the rear... Would the railing conform okay for the ragtop? That's my only wonder, and then I'll jump into it ;)

 

you would have to cut slits in the sides to allow it to curve

 

Sounds good, I want one so bad ;) Any sites that sell Street beat custom for a little cheaper than the site?

 

I dont think so streetbeat sells them direct
I think JC Whitney had some, but they were some cheap vinyl ones

 

if you notice some of the lincolns and cadillacs stitch a seam where the roof curves downward to allow the bend.

 

An xA show car could look good with a ragtop depending on the other mods or theme of the car.

Most owners mod their xA into a "JDM sport" theme using high performance parts, and body parts for aerodynamics and ground effects. On an xA with sport mods, a big floppy ragtop on the roof would be totally out of place. It belongs on a cruiser or luxury/dub style xA.

JMO.

-Pete