Finally drove my '15 Stingray topless today
03-26-2015, 10:49 PM
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Finally drove my '15 Stingray topless today
I've had my '15 Stingray for over six months and until today had never driven it topless. It was a beautiful day in southwest Washington today (sunny and low 70s) and I had the day off; need I say more? My lady and I took a 30 mile round trip for ice cream with the top off and it was fantastic. For me, motoring doesn't get any better. We were both pleasantly surprised that the turbulence (even at 75 mph) wasn't at all objectionable. I can't begin to describe how much I love this car!
03-26-2015, 10:53 PM
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I've had my '15 Stingray for over six months and until today had never driven it topless. It was a beautiful day in southwest Washington today (sunny and low 70s) and I had the day off; need I say more? My lady and I took a 30 mile round trip for ice cream with the top off and it was fantastic. For me, motoring doesn't get any better. We were both pleasantly surprised that the turbulence (even at 75 mph) wasn't at all objectionable. I can't begin to describe how much I love this car!
Beautiful car!
03-27-2015, 01:21 AM
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03-27-2015, 01:31 AM
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I am 5 months in and have not taken the top off yet. Not even to take off the CF top and put on the clear top. I used to all the time in my C6s. However if it were a fixed roof I would complain about not being able to take it off.
03-27-2015, 02:10 AM
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Le Mans Master
03-27-2015, 03:10 AM
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All of you suck. I too am approaching 5 months with the C7 and not only have I not ridden topless, I've only driven it once and that was bringing it home from the dealer.
03-27-2015, 06:52 AM
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The character of the car really changes with the panel removed, and of course, the exhaust sounds so much better.
Record cold forecast for my lousy area for the weekend. No driving for me.
Record cold forecast for my lousy area for the weekend. No driving for me.
03-27-2015, 07:13 AM
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I've had my '15 Stingray for over six months and until today had never driven it topless. It was a beautiful day in southwest Washington today (sunny and low 70s) and I had the day off; need I say more? My lady and I took a 30 mile round trip for ice cream with the top off and it was fantastic. For me, motoring doesn't get any better. We were both pleasantly surprised that the turbulence (even at 75 mph) wasn't at all objectionable. I can't begin to describe how much I love this car!
Of course, in my case, "One Button" does it all. 
03-27-2015, 07:30 AM
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I've had my '15 Stingray for over six months and until today had never driven it topless. It was a beautiful day in southwest Washington today (sunny and low 70s) and I had the day off; need I say more? My lady and I took a 30 mile round trip for ice cream with the top off and it was fantastic. For me, motoring doesn't get any better. We were both pleasantly surprised that the turbulence (even at 75 mph) wasn't at all objectionable. I can't begin to describe how much I love this car!
03-27-2015, 09:19 AM
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I've had mine off twice now, and it does seems to have way less wind buffeting in the cockpit than the C6 or the C5. Very enjoyable to have the top off.
03-27-2015, 09:26 AM
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That is such a beautiful car. And it is best appreciated in the hot direct sun. Enjoy the ride, Mike!
03-27-2015, 09:47 AM
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I have had my top off a huge amount of times since getting it in January, in FL the winter is topless season, the summer is to hot.
The wind turbulence is fine with the windows down, if it's kind of cold out and you have the windows up and the top off it seems best to roll one window down even just a bit to reduce the pressure that builds in the cabin.
The wind turbulence is fine with the windows down, if it's kind of cold out and you have the windows up and the top off it seems best to roll one window down even just a bit to reduce the pressure that builds in the cabin.
03-27-2015, 09:49 AM
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I agree if you roll the windows down an inch it stops most of the buffeting with the targa top. Great car on a sunny day, can't wait to get it out of storage. Soon !!
03-28-2015, 05:40 PM
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I've had my '15 Stingray for over six months and until today had never driven it topless. It was a beautiful day in southwest Washington today (sunny and low 70s) and I had the day off; need I say more? My lady and I took a 30 mile round trip for ice cream with the top off and it was fantastic. For me, motoring doesn't get any better. We were both pleasantly surprised that the turbulence (even at 75 mph) wasn't at all objectionable. I can't begin to describe how much I love this car!
Enjoy your ride it is a great looking machine