If I wasn't worried about snow piling on it, I'd likely leave my soft top on year round. Wind and heat is a nonissue for me, the premium unit at least is very good quality.
I came from a 2015 Colorado work truck 1wd manual trans (1st year of when they brought it back), and had 0 significant issues with it over the 90k I owned it. Objectively it was great as a simple work truck and never let me down, other than the 1 wheel peel having issues in heavy snow.
That...
Wow sorry I had a senior moment. I have the Shadeidea not Alien (no idea why I mixed them up in my head, must've crossshopped them?). Hopefully the bungee pictures potentially still help.
The Alien has worked well for me since I wanted it 2 piece and was ok with having whatever amount of gap there ended up being (if anything would give a little extra air flow).
Mine installed pretty flush though and put the airflow to a reasonable level with the top back.
The bungee balls I...
I don't understand the reasoning to change to the dual mass flywheel/clutch. That being said, in my experience you'll get used to it and it won't be a big deal. Just have to slip it a hair longer from a stop.
What color you get? Manual stuff rocks
I've heard the front resonator is what keeps it from droning. My plan is to take out the suitcase muffler, see if it's loud enough, and if not then take out the rear resonator.
Curious to hear more real world experience with different combinations though.