Show Mahindra Thar has always been a very popular car among off-road enthusiasts. Last year Mahindra launched the all-new version of the SUV which became popular among customers in a short span of time. It currently has a very long waiting period. It has waiting period as long as 10 months depending upon the variant you choose. Mahindra has currently stopped accenting bookings for the base AX trim. They have increased the production to keep the demand in check. In the past, we have seen several examples of modified Mahindra Thars in the country. Here we have a video that shows a Mahindra That has been modified with a hardtop. The video has been uploaded by DCV on their YouTube channel. The video starts with the vlogger explaining what all changes have been done to the SUV. He also shares the price of all these modifications. The vlogger had bought a soft top convertible Thar from Mahindra. The only drawback of soft top convertible version was that, the cabin is not as insulated as the hard top one. At higher speed the soft top starts catching wind and makes noise inside the cabin. As the vlogger had started doing long distance tours, he thought of modifying it with an aftermarket hardtop and got in touch with Gurgaon based Bimbra 4×4. Also read: Buying a pre-owned Mahindra Thar is better than buying a new one: 5 reasons This probably India’s first soft top convertible Mahindra Thar to get tis type of conversion or modification. Looking at the roof from a distance, it looks similar to the one seen in hard top version. This is a simple but practical roof with load bearing capacity. The vlogger tells that, he can even mount a tent on the roof or a luggage rack. Bimbra has already made provisions for the same. The other difference from the stock hard top version is the sunroof. It is a manual unit which can be opened and locked using couple of locks. The roof liner inside the Mahindra Thar has also been redone and it now looks a lot more neat than before.  Overall, the work looks very neat and goes well with the overall look of the Thar. Vlogger than talks about the pricing. The price for the hard top was around Rs 70,000. The sunroof cost him Rs 35,000 and the cost of installing the liner was around Rs 12,000. No other major modifications can be seen on this Thar. Mahindra Thar is available with two engine options. There is a 2.2 litre turbocharged mHawk diesel engine as well as a petrol version powered by a 2.0 litre mStallion turbo petrol engine. The diesel engine generates 130 Bhp and 320 Nm of peak torque. The petrol engine generates 150 Bhp and 320 Nm of peak torque. Both petrol and diesel engine options are available with manual and automatic gearbox options. 4×4 is now standard with all-new Mahindra Thar. In terms of features, Mahindra offers drizzle resistant touchscreen infotainment system and roof mounted speakers, front facing rear seats, alloy wheels, multi function steering wheel, cruise control and so on. Mahindra Thar is currently the most affordable 4×4 SUV one can buy in India currently. Also read: All-new 2021 Mahindra XUV500: What it”ll look like In-Depth StoriesTrending StoriesLatest Storiesby Scott Ammerman Hardtop envy. For anyone who spends their days clumsily fiddling with their soft top, jamming window zippers into a slot and hoping they catch, well, hardtop envy is seriously an issue. But envy is one thing. And actually making that decision to purchase a hardtop is another. That's because for all its small issues, a Jeep soft top is really pretty nice. Still, the idea of a quiet cabin is enticing for many. So is pulling all that soft top stuff off your vehicle and replacing with a heavy, but sturdy, hardtop really worth the effort? Short answer, maybe. In reality, there are several reasons you may want to ditch that fabric top and go fiberglass. However, there is something to be said about utilizing both a hard and soft top depending on how you use your vehicle. Here are seven solid reasons why a hardtop may be a better solution for you, along with a few other things listed towards the bottom to ensure, for me, why a hard top will never be my only choice. Pros:The biggest advantage a hard top adds for you is security. With a soft top, there is always a chance some nefarious individual could gain access to your vehicle in seconds — either by slashing the top material or unzipping a window. Even though glass windows can always be shattered (as with any vehicle), your Jeep and its contents are definitely more secure with a fiberglass hard top than a fabric top. Many people using soft tops (or no top at all) tend to add things like security boxes under the seat or in the cargo area, or fortify the center console and glove box to have more resistance to theft and vandalism. With a hardtop in place, that extra security isn’t really needed; unless overkill is your thing. Hard top windows are also FAR more difficult to scratch. Soft top vinyl windows can be gouged, or get hazy, simply when you’re trying to clean them (or sometimes if you look at them the wrong way) — even when accidentally using the wrong type of cleaning solution. With a hard top, glass cleaner and car wash soap are all you really need for a good cleaning. Plus, with glass windows, you get better overall visibility and gas-strut assisted hatch glass, making full trunk access way faster and simpler. Increased durability is also an added bonus with a hard top. For people in colder climates, it is much easier to remove snow and ice from a hard top when the nasty stuff starts to fall from the sky. It is also easier to clean in general, and due to its increased durability, hardtops will typically last the lifetime of your Jeep. Soft tops, no matter how careful you are with them, will always have a shorter lifespan because of that fabric material. In order to be flexible, the material in a soft top must be somewhat thin, and added weight from pooling water or frozen precipitation can strain that material, causing it stretch and break apart. You can even paint a hardtop to match your vehicle's color which, for some, is an additional benefit over soft tops. Thermal insulation and weather sealing are also huge plusses, as the hardtop’s thicker fiberglass material is naturally able to hold in heat in the winter, or A/C in the summer. Being better sealed against the outside air keeps fumes and nasty smells out a little bit better, and keeps water leaks to a minimum — even against wind driven rain or power washes. The decrease in road noise is also dramatic, as fiberglass insulates the occupants from hearing many sounds associated with highway driving (or at least muffling them substantially) from both your vehicle and those on the road around you. I know I was never bothered by the noise my choppy original equipment mud tires made until I switched to a soft top. Many modern hard tops (both factory and aftermarket) are made with removable panels for added ventilation during nice weather. This is a huge plus, as it helps to create a compromise for the open-air feeling many people associate with Jeep driving. With a hardtop, roof racks for storage or transport are easy to add (and remove), and many have rain gutters compatible with many leading aftermarket rack manufacturers. That’s not to say there aren’t soft top compatible rack options available, but those are not as quick to swap on and off. With my JKU hard top, I can throw on a pair of Thule crossbars to haul kayaks by myself in a matter of minutes, while in comparison, an external safari rack over a soft top takes much longer and typically requires a second person. Cons:Hard tops are heavy, bulky and do require a lot of space to store. Even the front removable panels are clunky and can be easily damaged if mishandled. Sure, they can be stored outside, but this is not usually ideal and also can lead to damage if you are not careful. Quadratec sells a lot of great storage solutions in the form of wheeled racks, hoists and wall brackets for the removable panels, but you do need to have space set aside to ensure you aren’t spending your whole summer tripping over the thing. A hardtop also adds a substantial amount of weight to your Jeep, and will cut fuel economy versus a lighter soft top. The normal manual removal of a hard top usually requires a second person, unless you have a hoist. Sure, some people can remove them solo and while impressive (showoff!), the unbalanced weight and awkward shape of hard tops can easily damage to your Jeep, the top, or even yourself if you happen lose your balance and drop it the wrong way. Larger spare tires and other bumper add ons (like a Hi-Lift Jack or Rotopax mounts) can add to the removal difficulty. Hard tops are made of painted fiberglass and have tempered glass windows. Yes, these same things are listed in the previous section as pros, but depending on where you use your top, that glass set up can also be a disadvantage. During hard wheeling trips, I have whacked the rear corners of my hard top on trees and that usually results in a nasty scratch. If hit hard enough, it could actually crack the top or glass. Now, it does take a lot of force to make that happen, but the chance is always there. A friend of mine actually punched out a side glass window of his YJ hardtop on a trail at Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area this past fall. However, if you do not wheel around trees or high rocks (or stick mostly to paved surfaces), this may not be a factor for you. If I am running higher difficulty trails, I’m usually leaving the hard top at home. Soft tops, with their extra flexibility, can bend and slide across these same objects, and soft top frame parts or door surrounds can always be replaced if damaged. Trail tops and frameless tops are also a good alternative to prevent trail damage, and cost a whole lot less than having to repair or replace a hard top. Of course, having no top at all is always a solid choice, but a passing thunderstorm or sub-optimal temperatures may make you rethink that top-free choice. Can a soft top jeep be converted to hard top?The Wrangler's ability to shed its doors and roof offers owners aB truly unique experience. Unlike all other types of convertibles, Jeeps are capable of turning from a soft top to a hardtop and back again, all through a simple process.
Can you change a soft top convertible top hardtop?If you want a permanent replacement for your convertible top, Smooth Line has you covered. Since 1959, our quality removable Hardtops have been enjoyed by many thousands of sport car enthusiasts. For a simple, permanent solution, you just can't beat a Smooth Line Hardtop.
Can hard top go on over soft top?Simple answer is no, you have to take the soft top off before putting the hard top on.
Is a Jeep hard top safer than a soft top?Hardtop Jeeps provide more protection in the event of wrecks and rolls. Soft tops are safe with the addition of roll bars, but hardtops are still less likely to crush or break. They provide more durability. On that note, because of their durability, they don't have to be replaced as often as soft tops do.
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