| A Florida man survived a deadly accident thanks to | | | | the Monte Carlo were only a few of the many cars |
| t-tops. The driver apparently panicked and hit the gas | | | | designed with t-tops. The last sports cars produced |
| instead of the brakes. This in turn caused his Camaro | | | | with t-tops were the fourth generation (1993-2002) |
| to go airborne, fly over the center median only to then | | | | Chevy Camaro and the Pontiac Firebird. |
| get crushed by a semi truck. The driver believes that | | | | Regardless of the obvious benefits of t-tops, the |
| the center "t-bar" support saved his life. Brian Barnett, | | | | convertible roof sports car has remained more popular |
| President of agrees with the Florida driver, "T-Tops not | | | | among today's consumers. T-Tops, although a much |
| only provide a convertible like feel to the ride, but have | | | | safer alternative to the convertible, do have their |
| saved numerous lives on numerous past occasions in | | | | disadvantages. When not latched down properly, |
| the process". | | | | t-tops can fly off of the vehicle at incredible speeds. |
| A t-top is a removable roof piece engineered to | | | | This in turn can cause serious accidents possibly killing |
| provide a safer, comparable alternative to the | | | | other drivers in the process. Barnett says, "I hear |
| convertible roof. The t-tops mount on to a center bar | | | | stories of t-tops flying off of cars every single day & I |
| which protects the passengers in the car against a roll | | | | am not surprised to see their discontinuation". |
| over or from getting crushed by other vehicles. The | | | | Regardless of this disadvantage, t-tops save lives. |
| convertible top fails to provide this option. This is why | | | | is a web site that was established in 2002 to help |
| you might see roll bars added to convertible type | | | | consumers with replacing their lost, damaged, or stolen |
| vehicles. | | | | t-tops. Customers can also share their stories and |
| T-Tops were first introduced in the late 1960's as an | | | | relate with each other. The site offers professional |
| add-on option to the Corvette. The Chevy Camaro, | | | | service, competitive pricing and a knowledgeable staff |
| the Pontiac Firebird, the Ford Mustang, the Corvette & | | | | with pages of actual customer testimonials. |