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jhitson · 03-02-2008, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Splicerguy

That's why they have convertibles!!!

I know, I know, It's not the same...

agreed

blindingillusion · 03-02-2008, 11:20 AM

I know of people who have made T-tops out of cars who don't have them. So if you really want one that bad, and are willing cut on you car and have some one do some fabrication for you.. then you can have a T-top.

Personally if there was a drop-top or t-top option I would rather have that than a vert, but I love that reverse mohawk too much to consider a sunroof.

MTron · 03-02-2008, 12:45 PM

Personally, i would prefer the sunroof, ill be spending more time in the car appreciating the engi...interior

then outside just looking at the car, and since i could care less about other ppl going "hey look at the reverse Mohawk" then me having a nice open sunroof above me with all open windows on a nice summer day listening to that wonderful v8 noise!

Camaro Lives On · 03-02-2008, 12:57 PM

now... what if (i know it wont happen) chevy decided to put one of those huge panorama sunroofs on there, like on the g6, or the new mustang? i think that would be kinda interesting, not nessaccarily (sp?) cool, but interesting!

balonywolf · 03-02-2008, 01:01 PM

How much weight does a sunroof usually add to a car?

09'Z28 · 03-02-2008, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by balonywolf

How much weight does a sunroof usually add to a car?

that all depends on whether it is glass or not but for a sunroof the size that would fit on the camaro i would say...30-40 lbs with a glass sunroof, maybe a little more

*radz28* · 03-02-2008, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by fbodfather

You're preaching to the choir on T-tops -- but not in the plan --

Reverse mohawk can't be done with sunroof -- thus, two different roof tools, but it was the right call.

.......by the way -- did I mention the headlights??????

Emher · 03-02-2008, 05:30 PM

At least it's nice to hear that the reverse mowahk is reallly going to be there. I love it and just want a regular coupe roof so that will be great for me.

One thing though, I know this has been brought up but I forget, my dad asked if it was going to be a hardtop and I said no. And he said "Why not?".
"Because of safety issues so that you don't get crushed if you land on the roof."
"Will you get crushed if you flip in the vert?"
"Uh no, it's got the thing ejecting (can't think of the english word right now) to prevent that."
"And they can't do that on the coupe? Or build a harder roof?"
"I, uh...I'm not sure...."
So, why isn't going to be a true hardtop again?

*Mr. Wyndham* · 03-02-2008, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Emher

So, why isn't going to be a true hardtop again?

because of saftey standards here is the US.

In order to get the correct rollover/crash test ratings, there are two routes GM could have taken
:
1: Keep it a true hardtop, and beef up all the supports with heavier, more costly materials. Causing both weight AND price to go up.

2: Add a B-pillar, and sacrifice some minimal aesthetics to avoid all of the above.

As for convertibles; they(softtops) don't have to abide by the same rules as non-convertibles....for obvious reasons. There's no way that a soft-top is ever gonna be as strong as a normal roof.

...er, and what were did you mean "thing ejecting"?

Emher · 03-02-2008, 05:56 PM

IIRC on verts there's a safety bow of sorts that ejects if you flip to avoid you getting crushed.

And that sucks about the standards, would've been awesome to roll down both windows to make a big opening like on the old school cars.... :/ Oh well will just have to get a 1969 Camaro or Charger for cruising

Shadow-phoenix · 03-02-2008, 07:24 PM

how much would it cost to have the Fabrication done for theT-Tops? or maybe a Targa top, like the Vette had.

fbodfather · 03-02-2008, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Shadow-phoenix

how much would it cost to have the Fabrication done for theT-Tops? or maybe a Targa top, like the Vette had.

Forget targa -- the car is taller and wider than a Corvette -- and, as it is, people who are "vertically challenged" have a hard time lifting the Corvette roof on and off......(and I've actually broken a windshield in a Corvette during rain/wind - and I'm 6' 2")

The T-roof would compromise structural rigidity and add a substantial amount of weight --

Again - you're preaching to the choir.........

BumbleBee · 03-02-2008, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by fbodfather

people who are "vertically challenged" have a hard time lifting the Corvette roof on and off

Me, me!!! I tried to help my dad once, I wasn't allowed/wanted to do it again, stupid 5'1".

*Mindz* · 03-02-2008, 09:40 PM

If you want open air, drop the cash and get the vert. looks better anyways.

03-02-2008, 11:20 AM	#16
blindingillusion Drives: 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Morgantown WV Posts: 194 View My Garage	I know of people who have made T-tops out of cars who don't have them. So if you really want one that bad, and are willing cut on you car and have some one do some fabrication for you.. then you can have a T-top. Personally if there was a drop-top or t-top option I would rather have that than a vert, but I love that reverse mohawk too much to consider a sunroof. __________________ Ordered: 2010 Black 2SS/RS -CGM Ralley Stripes -Hurst Short Throw Shifter -20" Polished Aluminum Wheels Has Owned: 2008 Cobalt 1996 Monte Carlo 1988 Sierra 1979 LeSabre

03-02-2008, 05:30 PM	#22
Emher Pillaging Viking Drives: Saab 9-5 '99 (Hey it's a GM!) Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,189	At least it's nice to hear that the reverse mowahk is reallly going to be there. I love it and just want a regular coupe roof so that will be great for me. One thing though, I know this has been brought up but I forget, my dad asked if it was going to be a hardtop and I said no. And he said "Why not?". "Because of safety issues so that you don't get crushed if you land on the roof." "Will you get crushed if you flip in the vert?" "Uh no, it's got the thing ejecting (can't think of the english word right now) to prevent that." "And they can't do that on the coupe? Or build a harder roof?" "I, uh...I'm not sure...." So, why isn't going to be a true hardtop again? __________________ "Fifty years from now, when you're looking back at your life, don't you want to be able to say you had the guts to get in the car?"

03-02-2008, 05:56 PM	#24
Emher Pillaging Viking Drives: Saab 9-5 '99 (Hey it's a GM!) Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,189	IIRC on verts there's a safety bow of sorts that ejects if you flip to avoid you getting crushed. And that sucks about the standards, would've been awesome to roll down both windows to make a big opening like on the old school cars.... :/ Oh well will just have to get a 1969 Camaro or Charger for cruising __________________ "Fifty years from now, when you're looking back at your life, don't you want to be able to say you had the guts to get in the car?"

03-02-2008, 07:24 PM	#25
Shadow-phoenix Terrorizing the streets Drives: 06 GTO, 92 Camaro RS, 84 Trans Am Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ft Hood Texas Posts: 259	how much would it cost to have the Fabrication done for theT-Tops? or maybe a Targa top, like the Vette had. __________________ -Creating a monster- Rust is the vehicular form of cancer. A stupid owner is a Camaro's worst fear, second only to the though of going to the crusher. Camaro: a vicious animal that eats rice for breakfast, and mustangs for dinner.

03-02-2008, 09:40 PM	#28
Mindz E.B.A.H. Drives: you wild... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In the happy padded room wearing a jacket that makes me hug myself... Posts: 18,420	If you want open air, drop the cash and get the vert. looks better anyways. __________________ Blue Rush, 2010 SS [Car of the Week 3/22/2010] Traded in on...ZLZBUBB, 2013 ZL1

03-02-2008, 12:45 PM	#17
MTron Drives: 99 Grand Prix Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 334	Personally, i would prefer the sunroof, ill be spending more time in the car appreciating the engi...interior then outside just looking at the car, and since i could care less about other ppl going "hey look at the reverse Mohawk" then me having a nice open sunroof above me with all open windows on a nice summer day listening to that wonderful v8 noise!

03-02-2008, 12:57 PM	#18
Camaro Lives On Force RECON Drives: 2005 Saab 9-5 2.3T Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Terre Haute, IN Posts: 1,687 View My Garage	now... what if (i know it wont happen) chevy decided to put one of those huge panorama sunroofs on there, like on the g6, or the new mustang? i think that would be kinda interesting, not nessaccarily (sp?) cool, but interesting!

03-02-2008, 01:01 PM	#19
balonywolf Drives: 1996 Jeep Cherokee Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 368	How much weight does a sunroof usually add to a car?

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