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hotrodhoodrat · 11-18-2010, 06:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ORANGENL

On behalf of the Flex Plant people, we're thrilled that you
love the "Convertible"
It is one sharp looking car! Even with the top up!!
We can't wait to build your Camaro Convertible!
Linda aka ORANGENL

Thank you and please tell your team we at C5 love the work that all of you have done for us !

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hylton

They all will. It's more about body rigidity than looks (even though it does look sweet).

Hylton, the lower frame brace, is it light weight (?), what kind of material is it ?, is both (top & bottom) the same metals ?
Oh could you tell us if the frame work for vert, much different than the coupe ?
Thx much.

The all new Convertible !, Welcome to the Fleet !

SQUALO · 11-18-2010, 06:58 AM

Not a rag top guy, but if I see one I like, I will give credit.
It hurts me to say, I'm not impressed, there's nothing that stands out.

Moose · 11-18-2010, 07:34 AM

Anyone going to the LA SHow? Please PM if you are.

Thanks
Ed

Nine Ball · 11-18-2010, 07:46 AM

I am a vert guy, owned a few. This one looks great to me. I'm thinking white with orange interior, orange painted on stripes. Like the 69 Pacecar look. I also have a 69 convertible too.

RickRay · 11-18-2010, 07:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hotrodhoodrat

Thank you and please tell your team we at C5 love the work that all of you have done for us !

Hylton, the lower frame brace, is it light weight (?), what kind of material is it ?, is both (top & bottom) the same metals ?
Oh could you tell us if the frame work for vert, much different than the coupe ?
Thx much.

The all new Convertible !, Welcome to the Fleet !

The Coupes Frame is in one piece and the Vert is in 3 pieces.

DevilKnightFalcon · 11-18-2010, 08:14 AM

Anyone notice that they actually painted in the engine bay? My coupe does not have the glossy painted finish inside the engine bay...kinda wish it did it looks great.

Hylton · 11-18-2010, 08:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hotrodhoodrat

Hylton, the lower frame brace, is it light weight (?), what kind of material is it ?, is both (top & bottom) the same metals ?
Oh could you tell us if the frame work for vert, much different than the coupe ?
Thx much.

The all new Convertible !, Welcome to the Fleet !

Sort of - the coupe was designed with the idea that it would eventually become a 'vert so some of the coupes structure is for the 'vert. Having said that, they did add some extra structural stiffness on the 'vert by adding support to the underside as well as the strut tower brace. If we were underneath a 'vert, I could show you what has been added.

GM spent more effort on structural rigidity than any other camaro convertible in the past. The idea was to ensure that the convertible buyer experience the same level of handling that the coupe buyer experiences. Unfortunately, that usually means that the car will end up weighing more than the coupe. As a result, the 2SS auto convertible will weigh over 4,000 lbs.

Zeus95 · 11-18-2010, 08:27 AM

Sweet !! Nice work GM !

hotrodhoodrat · 11-18-2010, 08:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RickRay

The Coupes Frame is in one piece and the Vert is in 3 pieces.

Yea seen the frame for the coupe's just thought the verts would be a bit more reinforced ?, other than the two supports (aluminum or composite/light weight metals ?) .

The all new Convertible !, Welcome to the Fleet !

midnighter · 11-18-2010, 08:52 AM

I didn't see any noticable factory rear fender body ripples like on mine and others I've seen.

Hylton · 11-18-2010, 08:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nine Ball

I am a vert guy, owned a few. This one looks great to me. I'm thinking white with orange interior, orange painted on stripes. Like the 69 Pacecar look. I also have a 69 convertible too.

Hold that thought....

hotrodhoodrat · 11-18-2010, 09:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by midnighter

I didn't see any noticable factory rear fender body ripples like on mine and others I've seen.

Ouch !

The all new Convertible !, Welcome to the Fleet !

*radz28* · 11-18-2010, 09:07 AM

More news early next year on the line-up?...

I've LOVING the ragtop! That STB is SWEET!!!

slick rick · 11-18-2010, 10:37 AM

I want one of those hot wheels they're giving out

11-18-2010, 06:58 AM	#58
SQUALO Drives: CHEVROLET Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: York Region, ONT. Posts: 4,258 View My Garage	Not a rag top guy, but if I see one I like, I will give credit. It hurts me to say, I'm not impressed, there's nothing that stands out. __________________ Frank (Drive Safely & Responsibly)

11-18-2010, 07:46 AM	#60
Nine Ball Drives: 1969 & 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,849	I am a vert guy, owned a few. This one looks great to me. I'm thinking white with orange interior, orange painted on stripes. Like the 69 Pacecar look. I also have a 69 convertible too. __________________ Fquick.com/NineBall

11-18-2010, 08:14 AM	#62
DevilKnightFalcon Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,406 View My Garage	Anyone notice that they actually painted in the engine bay? My coupe does not have the glossy painted finish inside the engine bay...kinda wish it did it looks great. __________________ MBRP Catback/Magnaflow Resonated X/Airraid V2 CAI/Dash ABL/Interior LEDs/Custom Paint/Jet Coated American Racing LT Headers/High Flow cats/Trifecta Tune

11-18-2010, 08:27 AM	#64
Zeus95 Drives: IOM 2010 - 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Oak Forest - ILL Posts: 1,124 View My Garage	Sweet !! Nice work GM ! __________________ 2010 2SS/RS IOM Upgrades: Fastlane CAI / SLP II Loudmouth axle back / V Max Ported TB / Kook's Step Long Tube Headers / High flow cats / Straightline Tune / BMR front & rear sway bars / Hotchkin End Links / Hurst Short Throw. LG ZR28 Wheels 1 of 2 sets made. Pfadt trailing arms / Diff Bushings & Sub Frame bushings / 1LE Axle & Hubs.

11-18-2010, 09:07 AM	#69
radz28 Petro-sexual Drives: Ultra-Grin Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Crazy Coast Posts: 15,188 View My Garage	More news early next year on the line-up?... I've LOVING the ragtop! That STB is SWEET!!! __________________ '20 ZL1 Black "Fury" A10, PDR, Exposed CF Extractor Magnuson Magnum DI TVS2650R // RFBG // Soler 103 // TooHighPSI Port Injection // THPSI Billet Lid // FF // Katech Drop-In // PLM Heat Exchanger // ZLE Cradle bushings // BMR Chassis-Suspension Stuff // aFe Bars // Diode Dynamics LEDs // ACS Composites Guards // CF Dash // Aeroforce // tint // other stuffs

11-18-2010, 07:34 AM	#59
Moose Moderator Drives: '99 Camaro SS #1392 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Newtown, Pa. Posts: 3,982	Anyone going to the LA SHow? Please PM if you are. Thanks Ed

11-18-2010, 08:52 AM	#66
midnighter Account Suspended Drives: nothing Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: a hole Posts: 17,906	I didn't see any noticable factory rear fender body ripples like on mine and others I've seen.

11-18-2010, 10:37 AM	#70
slick rick SoCal Mayhem Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Foothill Ranch, CA Posts: 5,488 View My Garage	I want one of those hot wheels they're giving out __________________

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