Transtop clip versus parts versus car import

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Transtop clip versus parts versus car import

Postby xboxhaxorz » Sun May 15, 2016 11:02 pm

I currently have a 97 SI which i am restoring to brand new condition as well as turning it into a Mini Batmobile with center exhaust, air suspension etc; and having the transtop is pretty much the signature move since well the roof slides off in the batmobile

Call me crazy, but im doing it regardless

I found this clip http://msjdmmotors.c...-rear-clip.html
http://www.hmotorson....php?prodID=426

I found this 98 car in the uk http://www.ebay.co.u...=item51e4d07797

Would anybody know how much it would cost to bring the car into the US, from searching i was only able to find out that its easier to send it to Canada which is fine as im about 3 hrs away in WA

If i was to go with the clip would it be better to take it out and put it in mine or weld the rear on

Also do i need the JDM targa itself

Lastly should i source the parts myself or is the clip a better option, it seems though that i will need the ecu and harness which doesnt appear to be included

I am aware that the transtop is heavy and breaks, i will be buying some replacement parts to keep in case that happens

Would anybody happen to have an approximate cost estimate for the labor portion
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Re: Transtop clip versus parts versus car import

Postby SiR_chris » Thu Sep 01, 2016 12:26 pm

Links don't work to your 'clip' but I think you mean the entire rear half of a car? You want to weld it to a front half to make a full car?
Hmmm, wouldn't ever advise that!

In terms of importing a car from the UK to the US, no idea and don't know anyone who has done it. Probably better to ask on the US forums...

Some people in the US have retrofitted a transtop to a manual car restrospectively, which is a big hassle in itself.

Welcome to DSUK though.
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