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Old Jul 2, 2009 | 06:19 PM
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Pretty self explanatory... can the Hardtop take the weight of an individual sitting or standing on it for a prolonged period of time? I weigh about 180lbs. and with the 4th of July coming up, I'm thinking maybe I'll sit on the roof and watch the fireworks...

What do you guys think??
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Old Jul 2, 2009 | 06:24 PM
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I dont know. I would not feel comfortable doing it. The roof racks I have seen say they can hold 200 pounds, but that is spread out and supported by the racks braces.
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Old Jul 2, 2009 | 06:25 PM
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Uh, you might wanna just take the top off and look up. I wouldn't chance standing on it if I were a 50lb midget.
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Old Jul 2, 2009 | 06:27 PM
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I weigh 145 pounds and I sat on it without having the feeling like it will crack or break. I guess you just have to slowly get on it and go with your instincts to see if you can sit/stand on it or not. They seem pretty durable

If it starts to bend or something of that sort, then yeah, it can't support your weight for a long period of time.
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Old Jul 2, 2009 | 06:28 PM
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As you can imagine, I had some doubts about it as well. Which is why I decided to consult others before I tried it...but hey, if all went to hell, it would have made for some pretty sweet pics!
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Old Jul 2, 2009 | 06:34 PM
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Don't do it- the roof is only there to support the black paint...
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Old Jul 2, 2009 | 06:36 PM
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Ive done it but i stood where the cross member piece is
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Old Jul 2, 2009 | 06:37 PM
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as the sticker says "...only to protect from the elements ..."

I wouldn't try it.
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Old Jul 2, 2009 | 06:39 PM
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Originally Posted by TINMAN080
Don't do it- the roof is only there to support the black paint...


make sure you have video camera set up if you do it

I would just go topless and watch from the seats

this is where Camps Nack Attack would come in handy
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Old Jul 3, 2009 | 02:57 AM
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Sit toward the center section where the roll bar is, good to go.
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