View Poll Results: Do you perfer T-Top or Convertable
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Convertable or T-Top
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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!
For me as long as the top can come off, ill drive it!
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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!
For me as long as the top can come off, ill drive it!
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#46
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Originally Posted by lrdvadr
I prefer convertibles for fair-weather driving. A disadvantage to the convertible is poor visibility in reverse with the top up.
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.
#48
Originally Posted by 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.
#49
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.
#53
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.
#54
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!
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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.
#56
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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!!
#58
Originally Posted by 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.....
Is there anyway to convert a t top car to convertible??
I know it would be very expensive, but im just curious.....
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Originally Posted by 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
Originally Posted by 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.....
Is there anyway to convert a t top car to convertible??
I know it would be very expensive, but im just curious.....
#60
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
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