
Taga top conversion for the FTO
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back on topic a while back i looked at doing an aero top conversion (like the supra aero top) to the FTO using a titanium roll cage (to keep it small and not so visible inside the cabin). was looking at an opened ended cheque somewhere between the 5-10k mark including engineering of course.
a targa top conversion would be of a similar price. the biggest concern is chassis flex due to the reduced structual integrity of the roof. you need to strengthen the roof using a roll cage and the chassis with cross members.
unfortunately when my computer crashed all the research i did on this topic went with it.
back on topic a while back i looked at doing an aero top conversion (like the supra aero top) to the FTO using a titanium roll cage (to keep it small and not so visible inside the cabin). was looking at an opened ended cheque somewhere between the 5-10k mark including engineering of course.
a targa top conversion would be of a similar price. the biggest concern is chassis flex due to the reduced structual integrity of the roof. you need to strengthen the roof using a roll cage and the chassis with cross members.
unfortunately when my computer crashed all the research i did on this topic went with it.

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oooh! does this mean there is light at the end of the tunnel?? can you please tell us where is this place? I'd like to have a word to them about this... thanks!kay_8 wrote:I have been qouted $1400 for a sunroof in melbourne for my FTO, My roof has a dip in it. I can't remember the name of the place, but it was just off Camberwell rd in Hawthorn East.
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The place is called Ultra Cool Sunroofs & Trimming, the address is 1 Mayston Street, Hawthorn, Vic, 3122. Ph 03 9882 9415, 03 9882 9423 or mobile 0417 858 009. Ask for Chris. I got two prices for two different size sunroofs.
The first is called the MR300, This sunroof is a is smaller in width but the owner Chris said this will fit without any problems. The price for this is $1350 fitted.
The second option is called the 860 Emerald, this sunroof has a lot lager glass then the MR300, Chris told me that this sunroof will look a lot better because the size of the cabin of the FTO. But he has to take off the cabin trim to see how much space there is. This sunroof cost $1200 fitted
Chris told me to get the 860 Emerald if it fits properly in the FTO.
As for the Dip in the roof, Chris will add a silicon seal to match up from the body to the sunroof.
If anyone is interested drop in or give Chris a call.
The first is called the MR300, This sunroof is a is smaller in width but the owner Chris said this will fit without any problems. The price for this is $1350 fitted.
The second option is called the 860 Emerald, this sunroof has a lot lager glass then the MR300, Chris told me that this sunroof will look a lot better because the size of the cabin of the FTO. But he has to take off the cabin trim to see how much space there is. This sunroof cost $1200 fitted
Chris told me to get the 860 Emerald if it fits properly in the FTO.
As for the Dip in the roof, Chris will add a silicon seal to match up from the body to the sunroof.
If anyone is interested drop in or give Chris a call.
