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I have always used my hard top for track days.

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Those of you with Cabs that enjoy the track have you noticed any difference in chassis rigidity using the hardtop vs not?

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unless you will use the softtop while on the track.

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I have always used my hard top for track days.

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Suggestion · Original poster

Those of you with Cabs that enjoy the track have you noticed any difference in chassis rigidity using the hardtop vs not?

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unless you will use the softtop while on the track.

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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

I'm getting ready for a fun weekend at Roebling. I have always used my hard top for track days. I was considering not using it this weekend to save some weight. Those of you with Cabs that enjoy the track have you noticed any difference in chassis rigidity using the hardtop vs not?

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Does a roll cage have to be constructed for a cab when on the track? I don't track mine but just wondering.

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Quotes source post: 11661754

I guess it depends on the track or club rules. The automatic roll bars in the 996 satisfies the PCA requirements in my area.

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Weight vs. aerodynamics ? Your choice.... unless you will use the softtop while on the track. But some say the soft top introduces other safety issues in the event of a roll over.

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Quotes source post: 11661860

I had read somewhere that the hardtop might prevent the rollbar from popping up. I'm not sure that the hardtop would do a whole lot of good in the event of a rollover without the rollbar?

POST 6Original post

I used to track two convertibles: a Miata and a S2000. My first modification to both were a Harddog rollbar and race seats. But, both of those cars were mostly dedicated track cars and not a street car that I sometimes take to the track. To be honest, you are just doing HPDE and not racing. Therefore, I would concentrate on: 1. Having fun 2. Learning how to drive the car better 3. Getting the car home in one piece! Therefore, I would go to the track with whatever configuration of your car is the safest.

POST 8Original post

The hardtop weighs 73 lbs, and is centrally positioned within the wheelbase. I doubt that the presence or absence of the hardtop would be discernible to many DE participants. relinuca

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