So I put on the Glass top on for the 1st time today and...
12-08-2002, 07:23 PM
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So I put on the Glass top on for the 1st time today and...
I can definately tell the car flexes more and doesn't feel as solid. I was thinking that since there is a frame surrounding the lexan, it wouldn't make much difference over the solid top. Guess not... :seeya
12-08-2002, 08:22 PM
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Re: So I put on the Glass top on for the 1st time today and... (C4DC)
My '91 is a lot stiffer with the soild top and camber brace, but it is still bad without a top
12-08-2002, 11:46 PM
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Re: So I put on the Glass top on for the 1st time today and... (C4DC)
I dont get it....I drive mine constantly without the top (its a solid roof panel) and yeah, I can tell the difference in how much it flexes. But is it that big a deal unless youre doing autocross or some other sort of racing? Maybe Im missing something here.... :confused: :confused: :confused:
12-09-2002, 12:11 AM
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On an autocross I feel 0 difference with and without the top on. Driving around town on uneven roads there is a big difference.
My Camber brace is coming for Christmas... :D
12-09-2002, 06:32 PM
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I figured the winter months would be the best time of the year to have it on because the sun shining through wouldn't be a problem versus the summer in Fl... Most of the chassis flex with the top off is felt through the steering wheel over bumps and the whole car when turning (through an intersection esp) over uneven pavement...
12-09-2002, 06:57 PM
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Re: So I put on the Glass top on for the 1st time today and... (C4DC)
Hmm, I've never realy noticed this flex with glass top on or off.
Though I now notice a little vibration in the clam shell over bumps; maybe due to to chassis or retainers loosening from drag racing with hard launches.
Though I now notice a little vibration in the clam shell over bumps; maybe due to to chassis or retainers loosening from drag racing with hard launches.
12-15-2002, 06:11 AM
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Re: So I put on the Glass top on for the 1st time today and... (DarkHalo)
I dont get it....I drive mine constantly without the top (its a solid roof panel) and yeah, I can tell the difference in how much it flexes. But is it that big a deal unless youre doing autocross or some other sort of racing? Maybe Im missing something here.... :confused: :confused: :confused:
I swear it shakes/flexes more than my 3rd gen IROC Camaro did with the t-tops out... That I could deal with, but it's so much worse in my Vette...
12-15-2002, 06:57 AM
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Re: So I put on the Glass top on for the 1st time today and... (C4DC)
I only have the glass top. When I take it off after it has been on for a few weeks I can feel the difference for a few blocks, then I am just having too much fun that I don't notice it anymore.