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post Sep 18 2015, 07:35 PM
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I read on old post on rennlist that you were in the process of re manufacturing Saratoga tops for 914's.
If this is true I really want to buy one!
Please give us an update if you are still plan on making these.
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post Sep 18 2015, 07:38 PM
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QUOTE(Menmojo @ Sep 19 2015, 01:35 PM) *

Paging Mickey914
I read on old post on rennlist that you were in the process of re manufacturing Saratoga tops for 914's.
If this is true I really want to buy one!
Please give us an update if you are still plan on making these.


Didn't he just do a ''one off'', hope not, they would be a good seller ,could be pricey though.
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post Sep 18 2015, 08:19 PM
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I've got one of the 914rubber Saratoga tops that I bought from Jim, I believe Mark was making them for a while, and there was some talk of doing them again though haven't heard anything of late. I had one of the original Saratoga tops and the one Mark made is much better!
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post Sep 18 2015, 08:38 PM
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I've got one of the 914rubber Saratoga tops that I bought from Jim, I believe Mark was making them for a while, and there was some talk of doing them again though haven't heard anything of late. I had one of the original Saratoga tops and the one Mark made is much better!


I need to new top for my 914 project. The one I have has a corner cracked off.
My thought was this might be a better option than refinishing another regular top?
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post Sep 18 2015, 09:23 PM
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QUOTE(Menmojo @ Sep 18 2015, 07:38 PM) *

QUOTE(wes @ Sep 18 2015, 06:19 PM) *

I've got one of the 914rubber Saratoga tops that I bought from Jim, I believe Mark was making them for a while, and there was some talk of doing them again though haven't heard anything of late. I had one of the original Saratoga tops and the one Mark made is much better!


I need to new top for my 914 project. The one I have has a corner cracked off.
My thought was this might be a better option than refinishing another regular top?

You most likely will find them at 914rubber.com His tops are called WAS tops. I think it stands for Way Ass Superior or something completely different... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Sep 18 2015, 09:43 PM
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Wait, what? A part to buy that doesn't require tools? I'm in. How bout it Mark?
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post Sep 19 2015, 07:57 AM
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Yes,
We have been retooling to make these in a more production environment. We actually plan to re launch these after the dashes are complete. So your timing is good.
Look for a thread in about 4 weeks. I still have some others that wanted these so this has been an ongoing project. They will be a step up in quality too.
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post Sep 19 2015, 08:48 AM
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Yes,
We have been retooling to make these in a more production environment. We actually plan to re launch these after the dashes are complete. So your timing is good.
Look for a thread in about 4 weeks. I still have some others that wanted these so this has been an ongoing project. They will be a step up in quality too.


Is there a photograph for what these look like?
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post Sep 19 2015, 06:47 PM
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Not the new ones, as the design will be changed slightly but pretty much like this (only not blue).


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post Sep 19 2015, 06:49 PM
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The gray is the early design on the old one, the blue is one of the last I made for my car.
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post Sep 19 2015, 06:56 PM
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I have an original top with a fixed sunroof installed, if anyone is interested. FREE come and get it in Bellingham Wa.
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post Sep 19 2015, 11:22 PM
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I like the blue one!
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post Sep 20 2015, 09:22 PM
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QUOTE(Mikey914 @ Sep 20 2015, 12:49 PM) *

The gray is the early design on the old one, the blue is one of the last I made for my car.


Hi did you get my email re:shipping my order? by the way these are very nice.
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post Sep 21 2015, 09:44 AM
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QUOTE(Mikey914 @ Sep 20 2015, 12:49 PM) *

The gray is the early design on the old one, the blue is one of the last I made for my car.


Hi did you get my email re:shipping my order? by the way these are very nice.

PM me the time you sent it and I'll look it up. If I didn't respond within a day I'd say I didn't see it. PM me or email as high priority I'll get back to you today.
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post Jan 10 2016, 01:07 PM
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Any updates from Mickey914?
Are you still planning on building and selling these?
Let me know......I'm a buyer. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif)
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post Jan 10 2016, 01:58 PM
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I would like to have one too
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post Jan 10 2016, 02:55 PM
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I have an original Saratoga top for my 911 Targa, and they really are nice if you like the open feel (even on days that don't allow top down motoring). These should be possible, but I would recommend trying to incorporate a third brake light into the design if possible as the added visibility is an excellent safety feature for a 914 because of the preponderance of SUVs and brain dead drivers.
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post Jan 10 2016, 11:51 PM
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We could incorporate the 3rd brake light pretty easily, the wiring becomes the issue. It needs to go into the car so additional wiring and routing is necessary on the owners end. I may play around with this on this next run.

We have invested into making a better product and have a short waiting list right now. But I will contact anyone who wants one after I fill the ones owed.
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post Jan 11 2016, 07:22 AM
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We could incorporate the 3rd brake light pretty easily, the wiring becomes the issue. It needs to go into the car so additional wiring and routing is necessary on the owners end. I may play around with this on this next run.

We have invested into making a better product and have a short waiting list right now. But I will contact anyone who wants one after I fill the ones owed.


It seems like putting the 3rd light in/on the targa bar would easier and more useful. That would allow the removal of the roof while keeping the light. There have been many discussions about this in the past with various ways of doing it.

I suggest you look into making a LED 3rd brake light kit and sell it as a separate item.
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post Jan 11 2016, 08:03 AM
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Yes, it could be a stand alone pretty easy. We have looked at embedding in the unit also. I'll post more as we get a little further along, but there is a pretty slick idea we have if it works properly.
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