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BlackWolf02 · 10-12-2014, 11:09 AM

Hey guys, I'm new to the forum but i have been following for a while. I have so far . I do plan to get LT headers and of course exhaust. Question is what else can I do?:help

pickwithaustin · 10-12-2014, 11:23 AM

What is the Vert?

BlackWolf02 · 10-12-2014, 11:37 AM

My bad convertible :p

Mr. iNCREDIBLE · 10-12-2014, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by BlackWolf02

Hey guys, I'm new to the forum but i have been following for a while. I have so far . I do plan to get LT headers and of course exhaust. Question is what else can I do?:help

what do you mean by "what else can I do?"

what is it you want to accomplish?
what is your budget?

Convertible is not different mechanically than the hard top, figure out your goals and how much money you have and do whatever it is that meets those two points..

for me a convertible isn't about power and speed, it's about cruising with the top down, so 400hp is plenty for me to accomplish that goal.

keep in mind though if you plan to race it at a track, very few allow convertibles and none allow them (that I am aware) without a roll cage..

BlackWolf02 · 10-12-2014, 11:49 AM

yes I understand this. I wanted to know like suspension wise, also with lets say a full exhaust kit. which ones will fit? Since I have all that bracing, its kinda hard. Budget ? Hmm not really sure. I was looking at the Ark DT-S system, don't know if it will fit though

pgustavson · 10-12-2014, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by pickwithaustin

What is the Vert?

pgustavson · 10-12-2014, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackWolf02

yes I understand this. I wanted to know like suspension wise, also with lets say a full exhaust kit. which ones will fit? Since I have all that bracing, its kinda hard. Budget ? Hmm not really sure. I was looking at the Ark DT-S system, don't know if it will fit though

I inquired with Ark about the DT-S system, and I was told it won't fit.

pgustavson · 10-12-2014, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. iNCREDIBLE

what do you mean by "what else can I do?"

what is it you want to accomplish?
what is your budget?

Convertible is not different mechanically than the hard top, figure out your goals and how much money you have and do whatever it is that meets those two points..

for me a convertible isn't about power and speed, it's about cruising with the top down, so 400hp is plenty for me to accomplish that goal.

keep in mind though if you plan to race it at a track, very few allow convertibles and none allow them (that I am aware) without a roll cage..

13.49 - 11.00 requires a roll bar. A cage below that...though I suppose a track could have stricter rules if they choose.

Angrybird 12 · 10-12-2014, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackWolf02

Hey guys, I'm new to the forum but i have been following for a while. I have so far . I do plan to get LT headers and of course exhaust. Question is what else can I do?:help

Ported Throttle body, a good CAI and if you haven't already a good Catch Can is a must. Oh and a tune would also be good. You can also find someone with an SS that upgraded their suspension and brakes and maybe get some good used parts that will fit and be budget friendly.
Make sure the exhaust you get is made to fit the convertible. Because of the extra body bracing many systems won't work unless your either remove the body bracing to install or modify it won't does not hit by using spacers.

BlackWolf02 · 10-13-2014, 09:39 AM

Yeah sigh o well with the DT-S then. I do plan on some LT later on with the tune of course, I hate CELs lol. Well the throttle controller from what I have been reading is a must. It sucks that having a convertible your limited to certain thing but then again MR. incredible has a point , they are made to cruise with the top down, though dont mind to get a little bit more power out of her lol

Mr. iNCREDIBLE · 10-13-2014, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by pgustavson

13.49 - 11.00 requires a roll bar. A cage below that...though I suppose a track could have stricter rules if they choose.

guess it depends on the track, went to 2 local tracks when I got the car and both told me without a roll bar I could not autoX or 1/4 mile the car.

pgustavson · 10-14-2014, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. iNCREDIBLE

guess it depends on the track, went to 2 local tracks when I got the car and both told me without a roll bar I could not autoX or 1/4 mile the car.

Yeah, that's what I was thinking...a track could choose to to exceed the NHRA rules. Anyway, back to topic...

BlackWolf02 · 10-15-2014, 08:12 AM

I like what you did there pgustavson lol. But yes i just need to know what else i can do alteast performance wise. does anyone know if they have an aftermarket bracing, somehow I read about it somewhere but don't know where

10-12-2014, 11:09 AM	#1
BlackWolf02 you got me its not a vert Drives: 2011 Camaro Convertible LT/RS Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kansas Posts: 6 View My Garage	Questions for the Vert Hey guys, I'm new to the forum but i have been following for a while. I have so far . I do plan to get LT headers and of course exhaust. Question is what else can I do?:help

10-12-2014, 11:23 AM	#2
pickwithaustin Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Convertible and: Join Date: May 2014 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1,863	What is the Vert? __________________ --------------------------- Currently in my Garage: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Convertible \| 1980 Corvette Stingray \| 1981 Firebird \| 1968 El Camino \| 2007 Crown Vic Police Interceptor \| 2001 Silverado \| 2001 Blazer \| 1965 Chevy C-10 \| 2007 Harley Softail Custom \| 2013 MX-5 in Copper Red Mica \| 2000 Corvette Convertible \| 2010 Corvette Grand Sport \| 2006 Audi A3 Turbo \| 2008 BMW 328i

10-12-2014, 11:37 AM	#3
BlackWolf02 you got me its not a vert Drives: 2011 Camaro Convertible LT/RS Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kansas Posts: 6 View My Garage	My bad convertible :p

10-12-2014, 11:49 AM	#5
BlackWolf02 you got me its not a vert Drives: 2011 Camaro Convertible LT/RS Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kansas Posts: 6 View My Garage	yes I understand this. I wanted to know like suspension wise, also with lets say a full exhaust kit. which ones will fit? Since I have all that bracing, its kinda hard. Budget ? Hmm not really sure. I was looking at the Ark DT-S system, don't know if it will fit though

10-13-2014, 09:39 AM	#10
BlackWolf02 you got me its not a vert Drives: 2011 Camaro Convertible LT/RS Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kansas Posts: 6 View My Garage	Yeah sigh o well with the DT-S then. I do plan on some LT later on with the tune of course, I hate CELs lol. Well the throttle controller from what I have been reading is a must. It sucks that having a convertible your limited to certain thing but then again MR. incredible has a point , they are made to cruise with the top down, though dont mind to get a little bit more power out of her lol

10-15-2014, 08:12 AM	#13
BlackWolf02 you got me its not a vert Drives: 2011 Camaro Convertible LT/RS Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kansas Posts: 6 View My Garage	I like what you did there pgustavson lol. But yes i just need to know what else i can do alteast performance wise. does anyone know if they have an aftermarket bracing, somehow I read about it somewhere but don't know where