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Re: Handling, flexing, rattles? - Vette targa verses convertible
From: "04 C5 Vette" <Vette(at)nospam.com>
Subject: Re: Handling, flexing, rattles? - Vette targa verses convertible
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Date: Fri, 16 Jul 2004 01:40:26 GMT
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"Fred" <antispam(at)aol.com> wrote in message
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> Sorry, just another Vette targa verses convertible question. Now I am
> wondering about the suspension, handling, body flexing etc of one verses
the
> other. On some cars, traditionally, the convertible versions flex a lot
> more, rattle more, are noisier in general, etc. Are heavier too. In
> Corvette-land, what is the story? Specifically with the C5s (which I
> presume is the closest thing to a C6 which is what I wish to buy) . What
> are all the pros and cons of both the targa and convertible? Once the C6
> cars hit the showrooms, I will indeed study and inspect them backwards and
> forwards, test drive, etc. But as I sit here staring at photos of Vettes,
> drooling, I`d love some advanced information from experienced Vette
> enthusiasts to start me off. Thanks for all the input! And thanks to
those
> who have answered my wind noise question! Much appreciated.
You would be well served to go to the bookstore and spend a hundred dollars,
and get the Corvette black book, C5 Vette book, the Corvette official 50th
Anniversary book, and Corvette chronicles.
You will learn about how high pressure water is used to blow up the frame
tubes, and create a frame up duplicate build for the convertible and coupe.
You`ll also learn how they use balsa wood. And so on.
The short story is that the convertible and coupe are very similar in build,
so cowl shake and squeaks are held to a minimum. I personally think that
the coupe, with the hoop top, will probably resist squeaks longer, but I`m
speculating.
>
>
From: "Dad" <knockers(at)fish.net>
Subject: Re: Handling, flexing, rattles? - Vette targa verses convertible
Date: Thu, 15 Jul 2004 22:01:00 -0400
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"04 C5 Vette" <Vette(at)nospam.com> wrote in message
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> "Fred" <antispam(at)aol.com> wrote in message
> news:2YwJc.35857$_b.14378747(at)news4.srv.hcvlny.cv.net...
> > Sorry, just another Vette targa verses convertible question. Now I am
> > wondering about the suspension, handling, body flexing etc of one verses
> the
> > other. On some cars, traditionally, the convertible versions flex a lot
> > more, rattle more, are noisier in general, etc. Are heavier too. In
> > Corvette-land, what is the story? Specifically with the C5s (which I
> > presume is the closest thing to a C6 which is what I wish to buy) .
What
> > are all the pros and cons of both the targa and convertible? Once the
C6
> > cars hit the showrooms, I will indeed study and inspect them backwards
and
> > forwards, test drive, etc. But as I sit here staring at photos of
Vettes,
> > drooling, I`d love some advanced information from experienced Vette
> > enthusiasts to start me off. Thanks for all the input! And thanks to
> those
> > who have answered my wind noise question! Much appreciated.
>
> You would be well served to go to the bookstore and spend a hundred
dollars,
> and get the Corvette black book, C5 Vette book, the Corvette official 50th
> Anniversary book, and Corvette chronicles.
Or go to -- http://www.idavette.net/facts.htm and read most of it for free.
--
Dad
04 C5 CE Z51
72 Shark Black/Black/4spd
From: azcanuk(at)yahoo.com (Al)
Subject: Re: Handling, flexing, rattles? - Vette targa verses convertible
Date: 16 Jul 2004 06:53:56 -0700
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I`ve got a 01 Convertible and wouldn`t hesitate to buy another
convertible. As most have said, it`s really a personal preference. Me,
I have the top down as much as I can, although here in the summer
(Arizona) it`s not down that much. Even with a really good set of seat
covers you still end up soaked.. funny what 110 degrees will do to you
when your sitting in the cockpit of your fighter!
I think the C5 convertible is one of the best around. I`ve got no
squeaks, no rattles, and definitely no flex. Have thought about
putting in a windscreen behind the seats but the wind turbulence isn`t
all that bad. I`ve heard that the C6 is even better due to a slight
change in the windshield.
Road noise was higher than the coupe but I attributed that to the
run-flats, which I swapped out for the Goodyear Eagle F1. Really
happy, substantially less noise, much smoother, great handling and
traction both dry and wet. I bought a plug kit and a small compressor
that I carry in the "trunk".
http://www.goodyeartires.com/goodyeartireselector/results_vehicle.jsp?year=2001&make=CHEVROLET&model=Corvette&option=EMT+Tire+Used+Front
Al
01 Pewter Conv
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