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111wfb · 07-29-2016, 07:43 AM

Anyone know how fast you can drive a convertable with the top up?

flipstyledsm22 · 07-29-2016, 07:57 AM

I've only taken the ZL1 up to 132mph with the top up and it was at night. Had it in the 140+ range with the top down though during the day. And all this fast driving happened in Mexico.

NVRL8 ZL1 · 07-29-2016, 08:30 AM

mmm, Mexico, what a coincidence, that's where I do my fast driving too...

15crtvert · 07-29-2016, 09:04 AM

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mmm, Mexico, what a coincidence, that's where I do my fast driving too...

Lol close enough , Mexican Hat ! I used to live just around the corner from wher your picture was taken.

Sven59 · 07-29-2016, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by 111wfb

Anyone know how fast you can drive a convertable with the top up?

155

HDRDTD · 07-29-2016, 10:40 AM

From the factory the convertible is limited to 155mph as Sven59 said.

flipstyledsm22 · 07-29-2016, 12:32 PM

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From the factory the convertible is limited to 155mph as Sven59 said.

I was almost there... next time I'll keep the foot down a little longer. The few times I did a flat out run, I was afraid the Mexican police would be waiting for me behind a cactus... those guys don't play around when you spook their donkey and spill their cup of charro beans on themselves

Snickers · 07-30-2016, 07:07 PM

You can go all in with the top up.
There is a reason why Chevy limited the convertibles, tho.

The fabric doesnt look very confident at 180mph, but it doesn't instantly break, too.
I wouldn't do it on a weekly basis, though.

A friend has a LS7 swap in his SS Conv. and was going 180mph+, i told him that the limitation is due to the rag top and next time he felt how the top was doing at these speeds and now he only goes that fast with top down.

Can'tHave2MuchHP · 07-30-2016, 09:55 PM

I've only done about 110 before I let off (But been over 100 quite a few times), where I live, cops are gun-shy due to Woodward and Gratiot racers, 15+ over is deep shit. Cousin went 190 in a bolt-on ZR-1 on a local free-way, had a cop spotted him....nevermind....

jessrayo · 08-01-2016, 06:20 PM

Chase Dooley aka Snappy went 224.7 mph at the last Arkansas mile with a stock convertible top. They are pretty durable.

Sven59 · 08-01-2016, 11:20 PM

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Chase Dooley aka Snappy went 224.7 mph at the last Arkansas mile with a stock convertible top. They are pretty durable.

I am guessing he had a roll bar?

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jessrayo · 08-02-2016, 09:21 AM

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I am guessing he had a roll bar?

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Yeah, he has a removable full cage in there. One of the times we were both at the Texas mile, he made a 200+ mph pass with one of the side windows open and the air buffeting cracked his windshield but the top held together. I would not worry about speed with the convertible top.

himmy33 · 08-03-2016, 03:34 AM

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Yeah, he has a removable full cage in there. One of the times we were both at the Texas mile, he made a 200+ mph pass with one of the side windows open and the air buffeting cracked his windshield but the top held together. I would not worry about speed with the convertible top.

That's unreal. I would have never thought a soft top could handle that kind of stress. Well done GM.

flipstyledsm22 · 08-04-2016, 06:28 PM

I like where this thread is going... might have to eliminate that 155mph limiter.

07-29-2016, 07:43 AM	#1
111wfb Drives: Camaro Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Det Posts: 40	Speed Anyone know how fast you can drive a convertable with the top up?

07-29-2016, 07:57 AM	#2
flipstyledsm22 Let's go fishing! Drives: a car with 8 cylinders Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Seabrook, Texas Posts: 1,129 View My Garage	I've only taken the ZL1 up to 132mph with the top up and it was at night. Had it in the 140+ range with the top down though during the day. And all this fast driving happened in Mexico. __________________ "When choosing between two evils, I always like to try the one I’ve never tried before." Mae West 1892-1980

07-30-2016, 07:07 PM	#8
Snickers Rumblebee Drives: ZL1 Rally Yellow Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Germany Posts: 157	You can go all in with the top up. There is a reason why Chevy limited the convertibles, tho. The fabric doesnt look very confident at 180mph, but it doesn't instantly break, too. I wouldn't do it on a weekly basis, though. A friend has a LS7 swap in his SS Conv. and was going 180mph+, i told him that the limitation is due to the rag top and next time he felt how the top was doing at these speeds and now he only goes that fast with top down. __________________ '13 ZL1 Rally Yellow A6 Coupe From dusk till dawn, hammering the Autobahn: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EReANdItaE0

08-01-2016, 06:20 PM	#10
jessrayo Speed Freak Drives: 2013 ZL1 Camaro, 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Ardmore, OK Posts: 2,637 View My Garage	Chase Dooley aka Snappy went 224.7 mph at the last Arkansas mile with a stock convertible top. They are pretty durable. Attached Images __________________ 2016 SS -AGP twin Borg Warner 7163 EFR's, LT4 mechanical pump, LT4 injectors, Walbro 255 low side, Castrol SRF. 734whp/759 tq 2013 ZL1 -ADM - 427 LSX 6 bolt, O-ringed block built by LME. Twin PT6466 turbos. RPM custom manual trans, RPS Quad carbon clutch, 9" Hendrix rear diff & axles. ADM/squash fuel system, Ron Davis radiator, Spal fans, AGP air to air, turbo plumbing. LPE oil cooler, rear bushing upgrade, roll bar...etc. rwhp 1400+... 212.5mph, best Texas mile to date.

08-04-2016, 06:28 PM	#14
flipstyledsm22 Let's go fishing! Drives: a car with 8 cylinders Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Seabrook, Texas Posts: 1,129 View My Garage	I like where this thread is going... might have to eliminate that 155mph limiter. __________________ "When choosing between two evils, I always like to try the one I’ve never tried before." Mae West 1892-1980

07-29-2016, 08:30 AM	#3
NVRL8 ZL1 W8NN4U Drives: '13 ZL1 A6 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Medicine Hat Posts: 137 View My Garage	mmm, Mexico, what a coincidence, that's where I do my fast driving too...

07-29-2016, 10:40 AM	#6
HDRDTD Drives: 2013 Triple Black ZL1 Vert M6 ECF Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Trenton, Michigan Posts: 7,047	From the factory the convertible is limited to 155mph as Sven59 said.

07-30-2016, 09:55 PM	#9
Can'tHave2MuchHP Drives: Fast Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Michigan Posts: 3,696	I've only done about 110 before I let off (But been over 100 quite a few times), where I live, cops are gun-shy due to Woodward and Gratiot racers, 15+ over is deep shit. Cousin went 190 in a bolt-on ZR-1 on a local free-way, had a cop spotted him....nevermind....