Should I keep the fixed mounts on my targa roof? Options

[morehills]

My 914-6 GT Clone came with some pretty difficult to use fixed targa top mounts. They bolt the rear of the top to the targa bar where the factory latches once were. I have all the original hardware to return the latches, which I'd like to do especially after installing a GT roll bar where access to the bolts is limited.

Before I swap back, is there any significant structural reason for these fixed mounts I should consider. I don't mind loosing a bit of rigidity in the top mount for the convenience of being able to remove the top easily. My car is mostly a street runner but I do take it to Lime Rock occasionally. I presume that the GT roll bar I added has also strengthened the targa section of the car and may mitigate any flex in the car from the factory top set up.

Thanks,

John

[infraredcalvin]

Looks like your top has been reinforced, it will provide some rigidity. You have the top off now, do you drive it without the top? If you’re ok with the flex without the top, there’s no reason not to swap back the factory hardware if you’re looking to remove the top easier.

I have 2 cars with cages, one a bolt in (that was welded), the other a full custom cage, both are easy to get the tops on and off with factory latches. As long as you can slide a finger to pull the hook over the pin on the rears, you’re fine.