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scandata · 04-01-2016, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 2013ZL1FUN

You can drive with top down and AC on. It will cool the front passengers, believe it or not.

I've done that. I figure, if the top was up, I'd have the air on anyway, so why not have the best of both worlds?

sherob · 04-01-2016, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Beardface

"smelling the smells" has a different meaning when you head out on the highway beyond the cities here in NC. Never quite realized how many manure soaked farms there are in NC until I went out to the coast last year on I-40 with the top down.

Try West Texas in the summer... cattle farms... yowza!

But nothing makes up for like Blue Bonnets and Indian Paint Brushes blooming in the Texas Hill Country...

Baba · 04-01-2016, 01:44 PM

Driving a 5th Gen. Camaro Convertible is not just "driving a Camaro", but a lifestyle! Welcome to the "'vert life"!

Indydriver · 04-01-2016, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Jasper

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.

I had an opportunity to ask Al Oppenheiser about the differences between coupe and convertible and he proudly responded that because the car was designed from inception to be a convertible, the convertible chassis was so rigid as to allow the exact same suspension as the standard coupe (typically they are dramatically softened to accommodate chassis flex). However, as noted in earlier posts, there is added bracing. I discovered while researching exhaust mods that one of the braces interferes with aftermarket 3" midpipes. ARH makes a much stronger chromoly brace that allows a 3" pipe and improves rigidity.

In any event, the cornering limits of the stock convertible are high enough that they are very difficult to explore on the street.

Ryanbabz71 · 04-01-2016, 06:56 PM

Roundabouts are fun!

Ryan

SSE14 · 04-02-2016, 06:06 PM

Simply put ... "Verts rule"!

snarky · 04-02-2016, 06:40 PM

first time was a little weird. like you are on full display.
sitting at stop lights in 95º heat isn't any fun.
a lot safer than a Jeep with the top and doors off.
lastly - NO BLIND SPOTS

Whoomba · 04-02-2016, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by xnuyokr

LOL, not old.....just bald!

Here's a newer pic w/black rims and painted calipers.

Nice. Who did the yellow seats?

Jackass · 04-02-2016, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by xnuyokr

Enjoy! I've had the top down as low as 44 degrees. I can't believe you waited so long but better late than never! Attachment 785246

And that proves my main fear , loosing what left of hair on my head !
So , no , no top downs for me

Trifecta23 · 04-02-2016, 11:02 PM

I had an 86 z28 years ago with t tops and even though I enjoyed that a bunch I always lusted for a vert. I sold that car in 04 when my kids were born and swore if I ever bought another sports car it would be a convertible. Fast forward to February of 2015 when in Palm beach Cali for meetings a friend and I rented a red stingray vert and after that I had the fever. So July 25 of last year I purchased the car you see in my sig.

PDXSSCE · 04-02-2016, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Trifecta23

I had an 86 z28 years ago with t tops and even though I enjoyed that a bunch I always lusted for a vert. I sold that car in 04 when my kids were born and swore if I ever bought another sports car it would be a convertible. Fast forward to February of 2015 when in Palm beach Cali for meetings a friend and I rented a red stingray vert and after that I had the fever. So July 25 of last year I purchased the car you see in my sig.

The 3rd generation Camaro is among the most beautiful convertibles GM ever produced.

christianchevell · 04-03-2016, 09:34 AM

Buy some sunbrella to water proof the top from online, I used to own a 11 vert, but with cats...well one liked to sit on the top, now he has to sit on the sun roof, and removing cat hair a PITA...lol

1Coopgt · 04-03-2016, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by sherob

This is why I love riding a motorcycle... open air, smelling the smells... enjoy!

+1 Plus it accelerates faster than the Camaro . It's almost that time of year to break it out .

xnuyokr · 04-04-2016, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Whoomba

Nice. Who did the yellow seats?

Thanks! They are the Coverking Neoprene. Comfortable and easy to keep clean. This car handles/corners like nobody's business. Try as I may it never gets squirrely and I'll get on it pretty good on the on/off ramps! WOW!

(I was debating a yellow steering wheel cover here and photo shopped it to see if I liked top or sides yellow. I passed)!

04-01-2016, 01:44 PM	#45
Baba Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT RS Convertible Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: USAREUR, CONUS/DOD-A, VA Posts: 1,745	Driving a 5th Gen. Camaro Convertible is not just "driving a Camaro", but a lifestyle! Welcome to the "'vert life"! __________________ 2011 Camaro 2LT RS Convertible Summit White Black Leather 3 Pedals Build Date: 06/27/2011 Purchased: 07/30/2011 Title Received: 08/15/2011 1984 Camaro (3rd Gen.): Traded: 1987 "Meet the new boss. Same as the old boss."

04-01-2016, 06:56 PM	#47
Ryanbabz71 Drives: 2021 ZL1 1LE Satin Steel Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Brownsburg, Indiana Posts: 6,359 View My Garage	Convertible first driving experience. Roundabouts are fun! Ryan __________________ Ryan 2021 ZL1 1LE Satin Steel Metallic Build Page: https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=632481

04-02-2016, 06:06 PM	#48
SSE14 Drives: 2014 Spring Special Edition SS Vert Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Indiana Posts: 314	Simply put ... "Verts rule"! __________________

04-02-2016, 06:40 PM	#49
snarky ultracrepidarianism Drives: '14 1SS/RS/1LE/NPP '18 Accord Sport Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: where folks drive like shit Posts: 1,297	first time was a little weird. like you are on full display. sitting at stop lights in 95º heat isn't any fun. a lot safer than a Jeep with the top and doors off. lastly - NO BLIND SPOTS __________________

04-02-2016, 11:02 PM	#52
Trifecta23 Drives: 2013 Dusk 2ss/RS conv. Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Western Illinois Posts: 281 View My Garage	I had an 86 z28 years ago with t tops and even though I enjoyed that a bunch I always lusted for a vert. I sold that car in 04 when my kids were born and swore if I ever bought another sports car it would be a convertible. Fast forward to February of 2015 when in Palm beach Cali for meetings a friend and I rented a red stingray vert and after that I had the fever. So July 25 of last year I purchased the car you see in my sig. __________________ 2013 Dusk Camaro/Convertible/2SS RS/6 Speed Auto/One of Sixty Nine

04-03-2016, 09:34 AM	#54
christianchevell old school chevy rodder Drives: 2021 zl1 a-10 WildCherry Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,622 View My Garage	Buy some sunbrella to water proof the top from online, I used to own a 11 vert, but with cats...well one liked to sit on the top, now he has to sit on the sun roof, and removing cat hair a PITA...lol __________________ 2021 Wild Cherry ZL1 A10, Sunroof, Data,Red Carbon Interior, Nav, RotoFab Big Gulp , Elite x2ultra, Borla ATAK, Driveshaft shop, BMR susp, Speed covers, intercoolers, ATI , 2650 MAG, DSX lid, 103 NW, TSP Longtubes & cats, LPE, 1le mods, ,LME cover, Katech pump and chain, Trunnions, BTR stage 2, LPE boostapump, Gforce, Speed eng , Granetteli, etc etc