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Re: Handling, flexing, rattles? - Vette targa verses convertible
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
news:emGJc.99237$OB3.71754(at)bgtnsc05-news.ops.worldnet.att.net...
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> "Fred" <antispam(at)aol.com> wrote in message
> news:2YwJc.35857$_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
From: "Ken" <Flakey714(at)aol.com>
Subject: happen to drop by Park St`s car show in Alameda Cal yesterday
Date: 9 Oct 2005 08:08:42 -0700
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They had blocked off several blocks of the city for the 12th annual
show
Had hundred + great looking old rods, 50`s, 60`s, 70`s stockers, a few
vets, a bullet shaped two engined salt flat racer, and loads of old
farts milling about..K
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