Hello, I was wanting some input on putting a vinyl roof on the LS. I was thinking about the full top. Do you guys think that it would be a good thing to do or what? And also, where could I purchase the kit or accessories?

Hello, I was wanting some input on putting a vinyl roof on the LS. I was thinking about the full top. Do you guys think that it would be a good thing to do or what? And also, where could I purchase the kit or accessories?


please no.

Lincoln actually sent the dealers a memo asking them not to do this - the LS is not a smaller town car - it is a luxury sports car that was targeted against the BMW 5 series. You do not see a BMW with a vinyl top - right?

I've thought about that, but about doing it old school. Not a fake convertible top, just a vinyl top. Throw some chrome trim along the base of the C-pillars and you have a winner. I do not have the guts to do this to my car, though...

I've thought about that, but about doing it old school. Not a fake convertible top, just a vinyl top. Throw some chrome trim along the base of the C-pillars and you have a winner. I do not have the guts to do this to my car, though...


pleasssssseeeeeeeeee nooooooo.

heres a red ls with a rag top you be the judge on how bad you want to make the car look. i hope this helps change your mind http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/380808

I'll say this....if you want to destroy the look of the LS put the vinyl top on it. This car is NOT a baby Town Car!! I remember at the last LLSOC Mania event in Dearborn that one of the Lincoln executives said about the vinyl tops the dealers put on the LS. He said and I quote "I'll personally kick the Sales Manager and Dealer Owner's a$$ if I ever hear of them putting the vinyl top on the LS. It was never meant for that trash and whoever puts one on their LS is a bigger piece of trash." end quote. He was DEAD serious when he said this. He was one of the developers of the LS and was very adament about it.

Please DO NOT do this to your LS.

There's a thread somewhere on this site that has a pic of an LS with a vinyl top. I don't think there's anything else you could do that would make the LS look worse. I remember thinking that it was one of the worst looking cars I'd seen.

if you want old school - buy a caddie - float around town, bang with the gang, ...etc but do not do this to your LS.

pleasssssseeeeeeeeee nooooooo.

:I

A vinyl top is not the same thing as a fake convertible top.

http://www.allpar.com/model/images/charger/1668-charger.jpg

I wouldn't do it. I've seen a blue vinyl

....a blue vinyl on a white LS and didn't looked disgusting. think about it seriously before u do it.

pleasssssseeeeeeeeee nooooooo.
:I

Theres a beige LS with a ground effects and a red carriage roof driving around my end of town. It's the uglest thing I've ever seen. Please don't consider this. I laugh every time I see this car.

Theres a beige LS with a ground effects and a red carriage roof driving around my end of town. It's the uglest thing I've ever seen. Please don't consider this. I laugh every time I see this car.


Yeah I have seen one and like you I chuckle when I see it. I have seen one or two in sarasota as well. Not a good look at all this is not the car for that.

It might look ok if you got the little dangly fuzzy fringe around the perimeter of the headliner like in the Cheech and Chong movies, some gold 20 inch spokes, hydrolics, and dont forget the spare tire bolted to the outside of the trunk.
Second thought, the spare might mess up the air flow from the two foot tall aluminum spoiler so scratch that.

It might look ok if you got the little dangly fuzzy fringe around the perimeter of the headliner like in the Cheech and Chong movies, some gold 20 inch spokes, hydrolics, and dont forget the spare tire bolted to the outside of the trunk.
Second thought, the spare might mess up the air flow from the two foot tall aluminum spoiler so scratch that.


jeez you got me rolling on the floor over here lmao!

jeez you got me rolling on the floor over here lmao!
Sorry, I just couldn't help myself. :ban

Please no!!

I agree.. NONONO!

However, it's your car.

But don't get mad when people laugh. But just so you know, I won't laugh.

I'll just toss cookies.

Yeck!

It might look ok if you got the little dangly fuzzy fringe around the perimeter of the headliner like in the Cheech and Chong movies, some gold 20 inch spokes, hydrolics, and dont forget the spare tire bolted to the outside of the trunk.
Second thought, the spare might mess up the air flow from the two foot tall aluminum spoiler so scratch that.

OMG!! too funny man... Oh and don't forget the curb finders in the front and the back.. ROFL

We should be ashamed. I know I am, picking on the newb.

It’s your car and if you feel it needs a vinyl top then I’m sure you won’t be the first to try it.

:W
This is a great site with plenty of awesome guys (people). Each with their own opinions and we sure don’t mind giving them so don’t take it personally.
:Beer
By the way, if you haven’t been persuaded that the vinyl is a BAD idea, pleeeeease post pics of the final product so we can all enjoy.
:bow:

If you decide to do it, just place your address under it and the hours you will be home :F

haha just kidding,
DON'T DO IT

Since we're on this topic....

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=4538722820&category=31850

"I think I just threw up in my mouth a little"

Have at it guys.

I'm not a big Elvis fan... but for some reason, this pops to mind... "And his momma cries, In the ghetto.... in the ghetto..."

If you want to totally trash the resale value of the car, this would be the way to do it...

Yeah, I'm in agreeance...please don't.

But welcome to the site...I'm sure you'll like it here.

Dear god man! For the sake of all that is humanity Don't do it. Buy an old Pacer or mid 80's caddy and vinyl it up. Not the LS.... :soapbox:

Of course this is just my humble opinion. You should do whatever you want to your car and welcome to LVC! :W :slam

Since we're on this topic....

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=4538722820&category=31850

"I think I just threw up in my mouth a little"

Have at it guys.
The guy shouldn't have done the top of the doors. Other than that, not half bad.

LSG,

It's your car; if you like it, do it, and don't let anyone give you any grief about it. I'm certain that most (if not all of us) don't like it, and we wouldn't even consider it for our cars, but your car isn't ours.

That being said, as has been pointed out, you'll probably destroy the resale value of the car if you do Landau it. There have been some cars that looked decent with Landau tops, but the LS, IMHO, isn't one of them.

To quote Jim Croce, "If you dig it, do it. If you really dig it, do it twice."

yea then dig a big hole and toss the vinyl or rag or whatever idea in it. sorry this is one mod that is just plain butt cheeks.

Since we're on this topic....

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=4538722820&category=31850

"I think I just threw up in my mouth a little"

Have at it guys.


i think he's selling this car to get a towncar. obviously he doesnt like the look of the LS. the seller of this car finally figured out that no matter what he does to this car, he cant change it to a towncar. and obviously thats what he really wanted. FUGLY!!! :Bang

Please no!!

I agree.. NONONO!

However, it's your car.

But don't get mad when people laugh. But just so you know, I won't laugh.

I'll just toss cookies.

Yeck!

:I

And let me add that you can kiss your resale value goodby. It amazes me when people get so into "personalizing" their cars, then can't understand why they can't sell them. It's a free country, do what you want w/ your ride. But don't come crying when you can't sell it.