I've got 3 months of cold weather ahead and have been thinking about getting a hard top for my cabriolet. Guess you could call it my first mod..

Do they look goofy?
Obvious they are hardtops?
Too expensive?
Opinions please...

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Do a search here and on Rennlist forum. Looks is entirely subjective. Many of us like the look of the cab hard tops. Others don't. You can purchase used 996 hardtops for under $1000 (and silver/black is a very commonly available combo). You can purchase necessary parts to adapt a 996 hardtop to your 997. If my Targa sale goes through in the coming week, I plan to acquire another cab, and will likely get a hardtop for it. To me it is a relatively inexpensive way to provide a nice option in cold weather or long trips. BTW, they are aluminum and weigh 73 pounds. Check Edgy's post on Rennlist re his electric winch that makes the top installation and removal an easy one-person job.

 

Cab hardtops look nice...IMHO.

I wonder how much extra weight is added at the worst part of the car to add weight(the top) ?????

 

Personally, I think concerns about added weight of cab hardtops or Targa tops are ill-founded. The impact on performance is likely insignificant to all but the most expert drivers in full-on track mode. For "normal" day-to-day driving and autocross fun, I believe the effects of the "extra weight" are more than offset by quality of driving skills and tires.
Just my opinion.