Convertible first driving experience. - Page 2 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Ryanbabz71 · 03-31-2016, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drew peacock

i hated the handling with my mustang convertable..was a death trap
do chevy actually reinforce the underneath on our cars?

The 5th gen was designed for the convertible in mind. Plenty of bracing and what not.

68rssscamaro · 03-31-2016, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by myold88

Also, windscreens or driving with the windows up & top down is
for nerds imo. .

Really? I am not a nerd....LOL

The Patriot · 03-31-2016, 12:14 PM

LOL, my first choice for a plate on the vert was THERAPY but it was taken. Then I wondered how many Saturday Night Live fans would look at the plate and say, "I'll take THE RAPY for $500!"

Jasper · 03-31-2016, 12:28 PM

There's also more bracing under the car as well. I find this car handles extremely well. I have a Grand Prix GXP which is an '08 and the Camaro handles better (as it should). So the Vert will handle better than many cars. No need to worry there.

drew peacock · 03-31-2016, 12:45 PM

the s197 mustang cab has just 2 small braces at the back of the car..
owned that pos just a few months...was so bad i just hated driving it.

CCMADONNA · 03-31-2016, 12:51 PM

Southern California allows me to drop-top at any time.
If it's below 60, I run the heater.
If it's above 90, I run the a/c.

Do it often, you deserve the convertible life!

Mr. Stacy · 03-31-2016, 02:22 PM

After my 330 CiC Vert, I don't think I'll own another hard top as my main car.

Finally got the top down for the ride home yesterday, and yes, it's always exhilarating!

You know it means something when you get home from the daily grind, but are sad that the ride is over!

myold88 · 03-31-2016, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68rssscamaro

Really? I am not a nerd....LOL

Sorry, just ruffling feathers.... LOL.

PDXSSCE · 03-31-2016, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Patriot

...Then I wondered how many Saturday Night Live fans would look at the plate and say, "I'll take THE RAPY for $500!"

to everyone for your valuable suggestions & awesome pictures!!!

Homeless Man · 03-31-2016, 03:05 PM

OP when someone revs at u it doesn't mean they are "hating"...

Zanloc · 03-31-2016, 04:01 PM

Ah, A fellow Portlander!
I enjoyed my ride home from work yesterday as well!
I dont have a Vert, but i did open my awesome sunroof!

I have driven a Vert... kinda...
This was my ride for many years (until this Feb)

1992 Geo Tracker... Retired at 300,000 miles!

PDXSSCE · 03-31-2016, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Homeless Man

OP when someone revs at u it doesn't mean they are "hating"...

It sure as hell isn't a compliment.

PDXSSCE · 03-31-2016, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zanloc

Ah, A fellow Portlander!
I enjoyed my ride home from work yesterday as well!
I dont have a Vert, but i did open my awesome sunroof!

I have driven a Vert... kinda...
This was my ride for many years (until this Feb)

1992 Geo Tracker... Retired at 300,000 miles!

I've heard the Geo & it's Suzuki brethren were fun.

Zanloc · 03-31-2016, 04:12 PM

Absolutely. I would have kept it even longer if I was INTERESTED in being a mechanic. The thing was super easy to work on and keep running, but i just dont have interest in monkey wrenching constantly.

The thing is pristine though. I took the back seats out and rhinolined it. Just hosed the sucker out...

I dont miss only having 80HP and struggling to maintain freeway speed up hills... Ha!

03-31-2016, 12:14 PM	#17
The Patriot Drives: 2014 2SS/RS VERT Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Idaho Posts: 454	LOL, my first choice for a plate on the vert was THERAPY but it was taken. Then I wondered how many Saturday Night Live fans would look at the plate and say, "I'll take THE RAPY for $500!" __________________ 2014 2SS/RS Vert. "Today I didn't even have to use my AK, I got ta' say it was a good day"

03-31-2016, 12:51 PM	#20
CCMADONNA Drives: 2014 SW 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: So Cal Posts: 1,681 View My Garage	Southern California allows me to drop-top at any time. If it's below 60, I run the heater. If it's above 90, I run the a/c. Do it often, you deserve the convertible life! __________________ 2014 2SS/RS VERT L99 SUMMIT WHITE AIRAID CAI BORLA ATAK CAT-BACK EXHAUST ELITE ENGINEERING CATCH-CAN RANGE AFM-DELETE MODULE HUPER OPTIK 40 CHROME PEDALS PREMIUM FLOOR MATS PREMIUM CARGO MAT DEDICATED 32GB iPHONE HD[/I][/B][IMG][/IMG]

03-31-2016, 02:22 PM	#21
Mr. Stacy El Duderino Drives: 2011 2LTRS Convertible Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Seattle Posts: 2,194 View My Garage	After my 330 CiC Vert, I don't think I'll own another hard top as my main car. Finally got the top down for the ride home yesterday, and yes, it's always exhilarating! You know it means something when you get home from the daily grind, but are sad that the ride is over! __________________ I bowl. Drive around. The occasional acid flashback.

03-31-2016, 03:05 PM	#24
Homeless Man Homeless Life Chose Me Drives: LS3 (sold 4/21) Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Streets of Philly Posts: 3,648	OP when someone revs at u it doesn't mean they are "hating"... __________________ Pity a man in familiar places, who yet feels like a stranger.

03-31-2016, 12:28 PM	#18
Jasper Drives: 2011 Summit White Camaro SS (LS3) Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Welland, Ontario Canada Posts: 547	There's also more bracing under the car as well. I find this car handles extremely well. I have a Grand Prix GXP which is an '08 and the Camaro handles better (as it should). So the Vert will handle better than many cars. No need to worry there.

03-31-2016, 12:45 PM	#19
drew peacock Banned Drives: 2012 2SS INFERNO ORANGE Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: sweden Posts: 1,841	the s197 mustang cab has just 2 small braces at the back of the car.. owned that pos just a few months...was so bad i just hated driving it.

03-31-2016, 04:01 PM	#25
Zanloc Drives: 2015 Camaro 1LT Manual Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 17	Ah, A fellow Portlander! I enjoyed my ride home from work yesterday as well! I dont have a Vert, but i did open my awesome sunroof! I have driven a Vert... kinda... This was my ride for many years (until this Feb) 1992 Geo Tracker... Retired at 300,000 miles!

03-31-2016, 04:12 PM	#28
Zanloc Drives: 2015 Camaro 1LT Manual Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 17	Absolutely. I would have kept it even longer if I was INTERESTED in being a mechanic. The thing was super easy to work on and keep running, but i just dont have interest in monkey wrenching constantly. The thing is pristine though. I took the back seats out and rhinolined it. Just hosed the sucker out... I dont miss only having 80HP and struggling to maintain freeway speed up hills... Ha!