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*DGthe3* · 03-29-2013, 04:30 PM

Still no chance. In fact, there would be even less chance on the Z/28 vs the other versions. There are massive structural members right above the door. Remove them (for T-tops) and you compromise the strength of the car & need to reinforce things in order to keep the it safe in a crash, as well as maintaining a stiff chassis for better handling. Re-working the underlying structure would require a massive investment & result in a heavier car.

03-29-2013, 04:30 PM	#2
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,372	Still no chance. In fact, there would be even less chance on the Z/28 vs the other versions. There are massive structural members right above the door. Remove them (for T-tops) and you compromise the strength of the car & need to reinforce things in order to keep the it safe in a crash, as well as maintaining a stiff chassis for better handling. Re-working the underlying structure would require a massive investment & result in a heavier car. __________________ Note, if I've gotten any facts wrong in the above, just ignore any points I made with them __________________ Originally Posted by FbodFather My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors...... ........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!! __________________ Camaro Fest sub-forum