zo6vette037

iTrader: (1)

A car is like a woman.... if the top don't come off it ain't worth ****!

For me as long as the top can come off, ill drive it!

zo6vette037

iTrader: (1)

A car is like a woman.... if the top don't come off it ain't worth ****!

For me as long as the top can come off, ill drive it!

gavspurplez

iTrader: (6)

'verts do nothing for me on any car.

i love my t-tops

lrdvadr

I prefer convertibles for fair-weather driving. A disadvantage to the convertible is poor visibility in reverse with the top up.

Mike00ss

iTrader: (9)

T-tops all the way

NC01TA

Man, you sure have that right! Can't see a thing.

One other thing, I owned a hardtop Formula for 9 years and never gave a thought to going out at night or leaving the car anywhere. With a convertible, it is nerve-wracking every time you park it. You don't want to come back to a slashed roof. I love my vert but the thinking and worries are definitely there.

LS1 Lifeguard

T-TOPS all the way, conv looks like crap and will slow you down, take it all up with the t tops and get more recognition.

Shooter_Jay

couldn't disagree more, 5 yeah rights in one sentence lol

jimsfastls1

I wanted a solid roof when I got mine, but after having the T-tops I enjoy them. Wish I used them more. I was worried when I got the car that over time I'd "twist" the car causing a leak in the T's. I know people this happened to with 3rd gens.

35thZ-28

T-Tops. Verts are ugly as hell and when they are up it makes the car look cheap. Sorry vert guys.

CavPat

I prefer T-tops for no particular reason, I personally just like the way they look better.

95TAGary

iTrader: (4)

Convertible all the way. Had them both and would never go back to t-tops.

92 camaro

Take it from someone who has corkscrewed their t-top F-body by getting a little stupid with a big block, theres not a lot about camaros that is structurally rigid. Both have their advantages and disadvantages. If it's just for a daily driver, go whichever way you like. When you start modifying, that's when the inherent weaknesses become glaringly apparent. Vert top motors are heavy and there's the whole install a rollbar for track use problem. T tops do nothing to stop the twisting effect of a truly powerful engine, but both of these problems are relatively easy to fix with SFCs, a good rollbar (to brace the structure of the vehicle internaly) or a multitude of other body bracing techniques. But that's if you want to go that route later. Do what you think is cool, and it will be cool.

TonyPie

Own a 95 Firebird Trans Am with t-tops. Next car will be convertible. I like the open air but just too lazy to take them on and off. Am lucky tho, mine still don't leak!

Darth Z

I would love to have a convertable, but wouldn' t want one as my ownly Camaro. I would go with a hard top if you want a full-on beast of a race car, but you already have one. T-tops kick *** on pretty days or nights, but when the sky suddenly turns black, the heavens open, and you're submerged in a torrential downpour, it' s not just a simple pull to the shoulder and push a button. You have to get out, open the hatch, and run around the car like a damn chicken with your head chopped off to put the tops on. A vert would be an awesome addition to a pre-existing F-body family. You can drive the vert on nice days, and the hard-top or T-top car, the rest of the time.

gyrene2003

Ok, so i think u guys can stop posting that u dont like verts cause if the wieght! Obviously ur not sure about what u speak of. when it comes to racing, the wieght is not signifficant enough to affect anything, example, time in my signature is stock and the first time my car went to the track and the first time i ever drove down 1/4 mile stretch! Its all preferance though man, ive had 3 f-bods, one 86 IROC with T-tops, a 2000 RS with T-tops and my current ride. I must say i never thought i would own one and would probably be bashing them right now if i hadent found mine, so all i can say is dont knock em til ya try em! If u have a hardtop already then screw t-tops and get a vert, not even a question!!

rodrigosantos

Heres the million dollar question...............

Is there anyway to convert a t top car to convertible??

I know it would be very expensive, but im just curious.....

Shooter_Jay

I know of a third gen vert show car I saw a bunch of pics of. The guy converted it to vert, from ttop. He had his own body shop though. I don't even think it was crashed then done, I think it was just a 2nd life for his show car. Way done up. don't know what it cost, or what a 4th gen would cost. I imagine probably much easier to sell then buy a vert.

Darth Z

When it comes to straighline performance, a couple hundred extra pounds, and the excessive flex of the car can make a big difference. Anything can be made fast, but it will take more time and money to make a vert run. Verts simply are not ideal cars for dragstrip warriors, but are wonderful cars in their own right.

ANYTHING is possible, but why? It would be stupid expensive! I hope you have plenty if you intend to go that route!

Shooter_Jay

here's the link to the vert timeslips thread, and then the list copied from there too:

https://ls1tech.com/forums/convertible-vehicles/486794-convertible-timeslip-thread.html

1. cablebandit - 9.98 @ 142 (1.5*), 00 Trans Am, 3800, 3.23, 3860lbs, Date?, TT
2. SlickVert -10.97 @ 126.20 (1.53), 99 WS6 M6, Spec 3, 4.56, 3480lbs, 03/06, H/C
3. 1996z28 - 11.60 @ 112.42 (1.50), 96 M6 Z28, 4.30, 3400lbs 11/05 Stock internals / 150 shot
4. Dustin - 12.540 @ 105.27 (1.81), 00 Z28 A4, YSS3800, 2.73, 3300lbs, 04/06, Stock internals
5. Chas1 - 12.692 @ 113.63 (2.14), 99 WS6 A4, Fuddle 3000, Gear?, 3860lbs, P1SC1 @ 7lbs
6. anotherreject04 - 13.001 @ 107.6 (2.001), 02 Trans Am A4, Gear?, Race weight?, 03/06, Stock internals
7. Josh2006 - 13.163 @ 106.61 (2.04), 01 Z28 A4, 2.73, 3550lbs, 03/06 Stock internals
8. Shooter_Jay - 13.427 @ 107.44 (2.24), 02 Z28 M6, 3.42, Race weight?, 04/05, Stock internals
9. wvutransam - 13.42 @ 103.75 (2.03), 98 Trans Am, 2.73, 3880lbs, 11/05, Stock internals
10. ur jlus -13.595 @ 104.60 (2.069) 02 Z28 A4, 2.73,Race weight?, 11/05, Stock internals
11. quiet_storm98 - 13.77 @ 104.8 (2.2), 98 Z28 M6, 3.42, Race weight?, Date?, Stock internals
12. MiaSSmaro98 - 13.90 @ 100.22 (2.15), 98 SS A4, Gear?, Race weight?, 04/06, Stock internals