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Old 03-18-2005 | 08:02 PM
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What is the difference in 1/4 mile times of the two? I am new to the board and am gonig to buy a car soon. Greatly would appreciate your help.
Old 03-18-2005 | 09:17 PM
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I don't have exact numbers, but convertibles are usually always a little slower due to the extra weight.

Note: You'll have to wear a helmet with a convertible no matter what your elapsed time.
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Originally Posted by y2k_ta
I don't have exact numbers, but convertibles are usually always a little slower due to the extra weight.

Note: You'll have to wear a helmet with a convertible no matter what your elapsed time.
Exactly what y2k_ta said. I think what makes the verts heavier is the motors that power the soft top roof. If I were to guess (and I'm not for sure) I would guess about 2 tenths differance between verts and T-tops....maybe?
Old 03-18-2005 | 10:05 PM
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And the extra bracing it needs to keep the body held together without a hard roof.

Here's the factory-reported weights for the different models: https://ls1tech.com/forums/showpost....64&postcount=2

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Old 03-19-2005 | 03:07 AM
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hell with an ls1 vert your gona need a roll bar to run at an nhra sanctioned track.



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