Hardtop vs. softop

Deutsch · 09-24-2006, 12:13 AM

OK, so we all live in different parts of the world, which would be a primary factor in deciding whether or not to purchase a hardtop/softop. However, I'm sure there may also be those of us that prefer less weight in our cars and having a hardtop would pose more a hinderance in our driving fun than otherwise. So please, spill your comments and make your thoughts known. VOTE!!!

Yannis · 09-24-2006, 12:18 AM

Hardtops are more preferable lately but they are adding more weight and affecting the design as the rear part has to be longer so the proportions are not "right".

That said i have no problem with both. I wouldn't mind a VW Eos or a A4 cabrio.

siko · 09-24-2006, 12:21 AM

No matter what conditions, hardtop for me.

Deutsch · 09-24-2006, 12:22 AM

For me I'd rather have a hardtop for reasons of driving dynamics. Once you have added metal that easily disappears in a matter of seconds overhead you eliminate any possiblity of scuttle shake, and you're driving a car that's more/slightly less rigid than a coupe. I wonder if Audi has plans for a hardtop coupe/convertible???

Yannis · 09-24-2006, 12:45 AM

TT roadster and A3 cabrio will both be softtop. As for the A4 cabrio replacement (A5 cabrio) both solutions are under consideration.

dOmInIX · 09-24-2006, 06:15 AM

Hardtop for me, all the way! Cars with softop look pretty bad, I mean just look at F430 Spider when the top is on, especially if it's in some light color! That's just one example!

Centurion · 09-24-2006, 06:31 AM

If I'm buying a roadster or a sport open top car then soft top is the only choice for me.

p373r7r4n · 09-24-2006, 08:43 AM

for me i would go with hardtop

but sometimes it also depends on the car, the location your in and the weather
if ur in a sunny region with little rain then u'll have the top down all the time anyway so softtop will be better for that

Imhotep Evil · 09-24-2006, 10:55 AM

Hardtop.

Giannis · 09-24-2006, 12:28 PM

Hmm, it is a very hard desicion.
If i had only on car, and it had to be between a hardtop (coupe?) and a softop, it would definitely be a hardtop for many reasons, including driving dynamics, practicity and other.

But if i already had a car, that i can travel with and go to work, then i would take a softop for fun...

View Poll Results: Hardtop vs. softop
Softop	4	12.50%
Hardtop	28	87.50%
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09-24-2006, 12:13 AM	#1 (permalink)
Deutsch Aficionado Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: L.A. Posts: 5,362 Thanks: 301 Thanked 468 Times in 240 Posts	Hardtop vs. softop OK, so we all live in different parts of the world, which would be a primary factor in deciding whether or not to purchase a hardtop/softop. However, I'm sure there may also be those of us that prefer less weight in our cars and having a hardtop would pose more a hinderance in our driving fun than otherwise. So please, spill your comments and make your thoughts known. VOTE!!!

09-24-2006, 12:18 AM	#2 (permalink)
Yannis Philosopher Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 7,198 My Mood: Thanks: 1,243 Thanked 1,229 Times in 701 Posts	Re: Hardtop vs. softop Hardtops are more preferable lately but they are adding more weight and affecting the design as the rear part has to be longer so the proportions are not "right". That said i have no problem with both. I wouldn't mind a VW Eos or a A4 cabrio.

09-24-2006, 12:21 AM	#3 (permalink)
siko Devotee Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 3,586 My Mood: Thanks: 815 Thanked 688 Times in 362 Posts	Re: Hardtop vs. softop No matter what conditions, hardtop for me.

09-24-2006, 12:22 AM	#4 (permalink)
Deutsch Aficionado Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: L.A. Posts: 5,362 Thanks: 301 Thanked 468 Times in 240 Posts	Re: Hardtop vs. softop For me I'd rather have a hardtop for reasons of driving dynamics. Once you have added metal that easily disappears in a matter of seconds overhead you eliminate any possiblity of scuttle shake, and you're driving a car that's more/slightly less rigid than a coupe. I wonder if Audi has plans for a hardtop coupe/convertible???

09-24-2006, 12:45 AM	#5 (permalink)
Yannis Philosopher Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 7,198 My Mood: Thanks: 1,243 Thanked 1,229 Times in 701 Posts	Re: Hardtop vs. softop TT roadster and A3 cabrio will both be softtop. As for the A4 cabrio replacement (A5 cabrio) both solutions are under consideration.

09-24-2006, 06:15 AM	#6 (permalink)
dOmInIX Devotee Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Croatia Posts: 2,658 My Mood: Thanks: 350 Thanked 388 Times in 217 Posts	Re: Hardtop vs. softop Hardtop for me, all the way! Cars with softop look pretty bad, I mean just look at F430 Spider when the top is on, especially if it's in some light color! That's just one example!

09-24-2006, 06:31 AM	#7 (permalink)
Centurion Trendsetter Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 7,075 Thanks: 595 Thanked 723 Times in 422 Posts	Re: Hardtop vs. softop If I'm buying a roadster or a sport open top car then soft top is the only choice for me. Last edited by Centurion; 09-24-2006 at 06:39 AM.

09-24-2006, 08:43 AM	#8 (permalink)
p373r7r4n Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 74 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Hardtop vs. softop for me i would go with hardtop but sometimes it also depends on the car, the location your in and the weather if ur in a sunny region with little rain then u'll have the top down all the time anyway so softtop will be better for that

09-24-2006, 10:55 AM	#9 (permalink)
Imhotep Evil Devotee Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 3,889 Thanks: 248 Thanked 150 Times in 113 Posts	Re: Hardtop vs. softop Hardtop.

09-24-2006, 12:28 PM	#10 (permalink)
Giannis Devotee Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Patra, Greece Posts: 3,487 Thanks: 139 Thanked 212 Times in 163 Posts	Re: Hardtop vs. softop Hmm, it is a very hard desicion. If i had only on car, and it had to be between a hardtop (coupe?) and a softop, it would definitely be a hardtop for many reasons, including driving dynamics, practicity and other. But if i already had a car, that i can travel with and go to work, then i would take a softop for fun...

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