vert vs hardtop
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vert vs hardtop needing opinions on changing cars possibly have a very solid hardtop z28 w stall gears rebuilt motor plenty of fast goodies however been really wanting a convertible just wanting opinions if people are mostly happy with a vert and how much louder they are
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noise well i love my verts. noise is def louder that hard tops. cloth vs sheetmetal. since the other car you're looking at has plenty of fast goodies i'm guessing it's not going to be very quiet.
drive both and pick the one that feels good...
drive both and pick the one that feels good...
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Originally Posted by craigiebuckler
needing opinions on changing cars possibly have a very solid hardtop z28 w stall gears rebuilt motor plenty of fast goodies however been really wanting a convertible just wanting opinions if people are mostly happy with a vert and how much louder they are
Either way , Enjoy ! 
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the only things I do not like about a vert are:
- horrible line of sight with the top up (when looking back)
- it is a bit louder, so more difficult to listen to music
That really is about it! My goals were to get 11's n/a with mine. The diff between a hardtop and vert would be 11.30's vs 11.50's once all is said and done. IMO 2/10ths is not worth being caged in
- horrible line of sight with the top up (when looking back)
- it is a bit louder, so more difficult to listen to music
That really is about it! My goals were to get 11's n/a with mine. The diff between a hardtop and vert would be 11.30's vs 11.50's once all is said and done. IMO 2/10ths is not worth being caged in
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Stock exhaust is pretty quiet. Not even an issue. I believe my old LT1 coupe was louder than this LS1. A negative stated above about the blind spot is very true. Also worrying about where you leave your vert (vandalism to top) is an extra issue I never even considered with my hardtop. Even with these issues I would never give up the 'top down exhiliration' during nice weather.
nothings better than leaving a stang in your 6spd SS with the top down. Also I think nothing from our cars is noise. Its all music to my ears. I had a ttop camaro and it was fun and at the time I was really not into verts but my girl got a drop top stang with a 5spd yes gt and her car may not be as fast as mine but it sounds damn good. Basically exhaust sounds so much sweeter with the top down.
vert is def more fun
vert is def more fun
Why or why would you ever be concern about the level of noise..I have never understood this... Convertibles were built really for one reason, to enjoy the outdoors..not to get rid of it...bottom line..you need to figure out what you want..if you want an "all inclusive car" it does not exist..you can make it close but there is a reason each car is different..I personally never put the to up...and I would not have it any other way
Originally Posted by joshtownsend
Why or why would you ever be concern about the level of noise..I have never understood this...
In highschool/college I really loved the loud exhaust ... and I still do, but for a daily driver I want something that isn't gonna rattle the teeth outta my head. Gorgeous Purple T/A btw though! 
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Mine is my DD. It has a Borla with 3/4 cut out for around town driving. Loud as hell with the top up or down. I will be 36 this month and love the car more than any I have ever owned (Cadillacs).
The blind spot is pretty bad at first but you do get used to it.
Biggest dissapointment: not being able to run it at the track without a roll bar. I spent a bundle on the suspension and under hood goodies, but can't test in on the track until I install (atleast) a 5-point roll bar.
The blind spot is pretty bad at first but you do get used to it.
Biggest dissapointment: not being able to run it at the track without a roll bar. I spent a bundle on the suspension and under hood goodies, but can't test in on the track until I install (atleast) a 5-point roll bar.
oh another thing - the spoiler - I was disappointed with the spoiler not being the high rise version ... at least I thought I would be. now I am super glad it has the spoiler that is on it right now!
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Originally Posted by howierd42
Mine is my DD. It has a Borla with 3/4 cut out for around town driving. Loud as hell with the top up or down. I will be 36 this month and love the car more than any I have ever owned (Cadillacs).
The blind spot is pretty bad at first but you do get used to it.
Biggest dissapointment: not being able to run it at the track without a roll bar. I spent a bundle on the suspension and under hood goodies, but can't test in on the track until I install (atleast) a 5-point roll bar.
The blind spot is pretty bad at first but you do get used to it.
Biggest dissapointment: not being able to run it at the track without a roll bar. I spent a bundle on the suspension and under hood goodies, but can't test in on the track until I install (atleast) a 5-point roll bar.
