I have owned many convertibles over the years. I am stumped by my xfire thought. First of all, why is the front bow of the convertible top 8" thick? Second questoin is, what are the two rectagular plates in the front bow? They king of are where you might expect to find sun visors or something. I searched but couldn't find anyting. Any elp is appreciated as always.
Matt.

 

Your kidding me... 81 views and noone knows? I'm dying to know.

 

I think that you can "pop out" those rectagular plates with a hammer and install cup holders.

I was viewer #82 and had to give you some kind of an answer even if it's pure BS.

Oh My God it just dawned on me someone might take me seriously.
Please do not hit those rectangular plates with a hammer!

 

Those are for the oxygen masks in case of emergency...remember to fasten your child's 1st in case you are traveling with one!

 

bow? what?

 

I think you're use to the cheaper Miata top and not the German style tops.

 

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.

 

I'm glad someone finally asked because I was wondering the same thing. I have even caught myself trying to pull it (the rectangular plate) down instead of my sunvisor.

 

What huge things on top?

 

FP how amusing...
I just saw this in the galleries for the first time tonight and commented on it.

 

Mine are bigger and all natural.

 

PICS PLEASE !

 

It's not true unless we have some pics for proof.

 

You want to show us!

 

So are my neighbors, and they qualify as as SRS equipment.

 

Karmann designed and built the top. Somebody send 'em an email and ask.

My guess on the thickness -- some partial roll-over protection. It would be cool to put some kind of sunglass holders or something in those squares, if they come out.

The Crossfire top is amazingly tight and well fitting. Was just looking at the Saturn Sky top and it looks like it's home made.

 

The Saturn Sky and Solstice are manual tops so it's almost impossible to get a fit as tight as the Xfire. My convert '65 Mustang had an automatic top that had a big bar at the connection as well. I never thought of the Xfire top bar being that big.

 

The header probably adds to the strength and stability of the chassis.

The XFire is extremely well put togther for a convertible. There is very little body flex as has been noted in reviews of the car.

 

We're all from Missouri, right?

 

Stop it, I can't stand it !!!!
Well ?? Ok don't stop it, just show us.....