Is a convert slower than a coupe ?
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Is a convert slower than a coupe ? I'm eyeballing a 98 c5 convert auto. And I was wondering how much performance wise does the convert cost me compared to a coupe ?
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Roger White
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Roger White
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Re: Is a convert slower than a coupe ? One of the things I like best about the C5 is that it was designed as a 'vert from the begining, no extra bracing required. This made it possible to keep the weight within 1 pound of the coupe. So to answer your question, 'verts are just as fast. <img src="gr_images/icons/cool.gif" border="0">
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Re: Is a convert slower than a coupe ? One more thing about the C5 convertible? Have any of you with 'verts looked into buying the hardtop for the convertible, made by a company for $1995 (introductory price)? I got the poop at home but forgot their name. Looks real smooth but as expected, kind of pricey. The normal price will be $2995, real pricey!!!
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Re: Is a convert slower than a coupe ? [quote]Originally posted by Roger White:
<strong>One more thing about the C5 convertible? Have any of you with 'verts looked into buying the hardtop for the convertible, made by a company for $1995 (introductory price)? I got the poop at home but forgot their name. Looks real smooth but as expected, kind of pricey. The normal price will be $2995, real pricey!!!
Roger White</strong><hr></blockquote>
Your thinking of smoothline. Also carvaggio sells a hardtop solution also.
And FWIW, verts weigh less than coupes, no matter what GM claims. Ive even seen them weigh a hair less than FRC's on the same scale with same fuel on board. Think about it. There is no difference except for the roof structure. And last time I checked fabric weighs less than big ol' back glasses, and hard tops, or roof panels.
<strong>One more thing about the C5 convertible? Have any of you with 'verts looked into buying the hardtop for the convertible, made by a company for $1995 (introductory price)? I got the poop at home but forgot their name. Looks real smooth but as expected, kind of pricey. The normal price will be $2995, real pricey!!!
Roger White</strong><hr></blockquote>
Your thinking of smoothline. Also carvaggio sells a hardtop solution also.
And FWIW, verts weigh less than coupes, no matter what GM claims. Ive even seen them weigh a hair less than FRC's on the same scale with same fuel on board. Think about it. There is no difference except for the roof structure. And last time I checked fabric weighs less than big ol' back glasses, and hard tops, or roof panels.
Re: Is a convert slower than a coupe ? Correct, the coupe is the most aerodynamic of the C5s. It would be a tough choice for me to choose between the Coupe (nice trunk!) or the convertible. I don't think I'd like a hardtop as much, I love having a roof that is removable.
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Re: Is a convert slower than a coupe ? Yep, the coupe's CD is .29, GM worked very hard to get there. The CD for the hardtop & 'vert is .31 for comparison. <img src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" border="0" alt="[cheers]" />
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Re: Is a convert slower than a coupe ? One other disadvantage with a 'vert is that you need a roll bar to go quicker than a 14.00 second et at NHRA Tracks. Something any C5 will do with ease...
Personally, I don't care for the look of a convertable (any convertable) with an ugly roll bar/cage out in the breeze...
Shirl
<img src="graemlins/z06.gif" border="0" alt="[Z06 Corvette]" />
Personally, I don't care for the look of a convertable (any convertable) with an ugly roll bar/cage out in the breeze...
Shirl
<img src="graemlins/z06.gif" border="0" alt="[Z06 Corvette]" />
