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Thank you. I got the ugly soft top by Whitby motor cars. www.whitbymotorcars.com/product/soft-top/ I had a local guy put a zippered back window on it recently.

Ugly is better in my opinion because it’s way cheaper and it looks like the original.

@@Bradatp very cool, I’m planning on getting one, I seen superformance offers a top with the zipper back window & love the idea of that extra airflow. Thanks.

Every chance I get! I use the top for longer trips that are either too windy, cold or rainy. The top has held up well!

​@@Bradatphow difficult was it to install?

@@TeddyRumble It was like a lot of things on projects like this where customization is needed. In this case, the hard part was laying out the studs in the appropriate locations, since they can’t be moved once installed. All in all, not too bad.

They are for moving fresh air to the foot wells, one on each side with push/pull shut off valves. They each have their own fan. It took a bit of trial and error to keep engine bay heat off the ducts, but I finally figured out that the radiant heat from the headers was the biggest issue and deflectors fixed that.

I don't have the inside dimensions but the length is about 4'4". I never got around to buying the touring pipes. I do use my sound-cancelling AirPods a lot though.

Thanks Brad. My length question was more about just the muffler only. It looks to be either 22" or 24". Your car sounds good!

I believe I got that at hobby lobby.

At about $62K I stopped keeping track, but it wouldn't be more than high 60s at this point.

What's nice is that makes everyone happy. So many positive reactions.

It seems that way on the video, but the side pipes produce 90 to 100 decibels at cruise speeds.

It was at the Rocky Mountain Air and Space Port. It's the old Front Range Airport on an old tarmac.

The last I heard it was taking up to six months to get them, but that was due to stainless steel supply issues. It may be better now, I'd call Georgie and see what the lead time is on his Gas-N pipes are now.

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The covers were clear coated before I applied the white paint. I don't know if that influenced the flow or not.

It is still very fun. I just recently took it out on a cold day for a canyon run. Even with the side windows out it was warmer than with the top off. It's cozy and you need to be careful to look closely for cars as it does limit the view somewhat, but not bad. It is not dry, it drips at the header. I carry a towel for rain, but I like it, it reminds me of the 1963 MGB I had for my main transportation when I was young. The top does not limit shoulder room.

@GTBradley I've ended up buying an amazing TVR Chimaera V8 with only 23k on the clock. I can use this any day with no compromise but have to admit the AC looks nicer.

That's a pretty interesting roadster! Same wheelbase as mine and a V8 engine too. I hope you take it easy on the twisties until you are comfortable with oversteer recovery. Maybe take it to the local AX track and let us know how it performs.

It takes me 10 mins to put up and a s a result I only put it up for serious rain or cold. In moderate rain while moving 45mph or more I don't get wet anyway, so no need for top. It does all fit in the trunk no problem and space to spare.

Got anything exciting for us?

​@@Bradatphaters gotta hate. Mental problems is my guess.

I added an anti sway bar to the front - instant improvement.

@@Bradatp Do you have another video with the sway bar so we can see the difference? Really enjoy the videos!!

I do, but I have to admit, I stopped filming after the first AX test and tune in April. I made it out to about 5 or 6 events this season. I'll post the run where I got some oversteer, but you'll see how easy it was to recover. It was a cold day too so my new TW100 autocross tires weren't gripping their best.

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That’s the beauty of a kit car, build however you want. Don’t think though that the full kit locks you in to one thing. I have a top and tonneau too.

None at all, that thing is one of my favorite additions. The top, however has mad some small scuff marks on the back deck. They are just in the clear coat and can be buffed out easily.

@@Bradatp Thanks. I wonder if something can be placed at the bottom of the top (microfiber cloth?) to avoid that scuff marks.

You bet!

Thank you! Cheers!

That's an interesting idea, but I don't know, I haven't tried the spray technique.

There are lots of things you can do. Some have installed AC and on the Coyote it's easy. Panel insulation, vent blowers and most effective is blocking the air from traveling from engine compartment into the cockpit. The Bimini tops are popular too.

Sacramento gets to 110° several times a year, and 95° regularly. AC really is a must. Not period though!

Glad you enjoyed it!

The DOT 4 brake fluid is is just amber and it gets that way naturally. The reservoir is also in a fairly hot area of the engine compartment, but not hot enough to be concerned about - temps max at about 220°F

Thanks, it has DOT 4, with Wildwood racing brakes I wouldn't use anything else.

I don't have the Touring I have the only Gas n side pipes they were selling at the time. They are pretty loud on long trips, so I have been considering switching to the quieter Touring pipes.

I've seen that others have used that, but I'm not sure of the need. The underside of the body is painted black, but I avoided putting anything else on to avoid the additional weight, as I did with so many other things.

I would have installed them even if I wasn't going to use them because I like the original look. I have tried Rain-X for plastic and it only works so-so, but the wipers are very helpful while driving in rain and I've done a lot more since this review was done.

Glad it was helpful! I saw recently that Amazon has a small tool to help with this too.

That's a metal cover plate, it conceals the 5 lugs. The spinner is real only in that it spins on to the center piece, it doesn't hold the wheels on like pin drive hubs do.

Ha! Yes, but if you weren't sure yet if you could stop you might avoid speed walking, yes?

They are not required in my, and many other, states. In states where they are required people typically mount white LED strip lighting in various places.

You think I only made one video? That's not a failure if I enjoyed it, yes? And let's not forget that the V8 on high speed video sounds like an angry bee.

Mike Forte's Parts Connection. Hands down the best customer service I've ever had! Great guy too. fortesparts.com

​@@BradatpThe Coyote is the way to go. I love the guys who buy an engine from a wrecking yard and rebuild it but that is way beyond my skill level.

@@TeddyRumble Same here. I’ve done the engine rebuild before, but in this case, I like the dependability of a modern engine. It comes down to the use you plan for the car and for us it is traveling more than showing.