OK. I realize I am probably not being very clear. Question 1. Why is the very front metal bar on the convertible top, the one that attaches to the windsheild at the top, twice the width of the top of the windsheild? I mean if you are going to really beef up on part or the other, why not beef up the part that is not removed? This brings me to Question #2. The obvious reason (using common sense) that this piece is so thick appears to be in order to accomodate these 2 large rectangular recesses (about 3 inches tall and 12" wide) into them and cover them with fitted metal plates. But what are the plates/recesses for? Thanks for at least responding, it is more fun to read silly repsones than noen at all.