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599 Soft Top Project

Discussion in '612/599' started by Rex71, Aug 4, 2020.

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  1. Rex71

    Rex71 Formula Junior

    Mar 24, 2007
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    Jeddah,Saudi Arabia
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    Majd B.
    #1 Rex71, Aug 4, 2020
    Last edited: Aug 4, 2020
    Good day all,
    Found this on YouTube:



    Edit :
    found an older video ...

     
  2. Modificata

    Modificata F1 Rookie

    Apr 27, 2003
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    Very interesting roof design. I wonder how it stands up to structural requirements. I see they have reinforced the windscreen, but there must be some cross rigidity lost across the body.
     
  3. [gTr]

    [gTr] Formula 3

    Mar 11, 2008
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    Hamburg, Germany
    The onwer of the car posts here @drkita There is a full thread about the car.
    I had asked the question about roll hoops (or lack thereof) and what it implies for passenger protection if the car rolls but never got a reply. This is a very well executed project. Personally though I like the look of a convertible with the arches in the back so my preference is the how the SA Aperta looks vs this kind of a spyder. Never been a fan of how the Daytona spyder looks.
     
  4. DeSoto

    DeSoto F1 Veteran

    Nov 26, 2003
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    Yeah, I remember that car.

    Being an artisanal job, I suppose that they had to accept some compromises in rigidity and safety, but the looks are great, better than the factory made 599 convertibles.
     
  5. calder1

    calder1 F1 Rookie
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    Aug 26, 2006
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    We did that modification . If anyone has any questions let me know
     
  6. calder1

    calder1 F1 Rookie
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    Aug 26, 2006
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    the car has been reinforced underneath. We removed the 599 windshield and installed a California one as it has the provisions for the soft top anchors and a better rake
     
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  7. Melvok

    Melvok F1 World Champ
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    Jul 25, 2008
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    Is there a link to a photo thread please ?
     
  8. Rex71

    Rex71 Formula Junior

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