VictorBarron

I have had my Z for a little over a year now. I have had the roof off once.
I think the roof just makes the car look cleaner and meaner, love the look. I know to each his own but what do you all think?

mowe

I put my cooled seats on and take my top off every chance I get. There is nothing like it.

davepl

The only thing I miss having a convertible is the rear view of the coupe; I think the coupe looks tough from a rear 3/4 angle, moreso than the convertible (which has its own charms).

I don't think the Targa removal hurts that, so I'd say run without it at all times and enjoy the open air.

And in honor of those of us that had C4s, please be sure to scream the following as you drive with the targa out:

"Wow, I can't believe I didn't need to use a socket driver provided with the car!"

"Wow, I can't believe the whole cowl doesn't shake like its going to fall off!"

...C4s were not a great Targa experience, unfortunately.

Speednet

This!

dale fehrenbach

Interesting. I had an 05 and 08 coupe and never took the top off, not once. And now I have a 16 Z06, but only have driven 1200 miles, and still not have taken the top off.

I have been afraid that after taking it off and then re installing there would be leaks/rattles etc.

Speednet

Isn't that like being afraid to go fast in your Corvette because you're afraid of the engine blowing up?

wonka12_98

I have the CF top and much prefer my car with the top off when the weather permits. It gets much more attention and comments when I have the top off.

upcharger

i take the top off if its nice out... are u kidding?

Basil2000

I couldn't agree more. I cruz with the top off any time I can. I have no issues w/top leaking or making noise. If it does it has a warranty.

Dan.S

extremeZ

off. for sure.

MK4sup_isF

The ability of taking the top off plays a major decision for me to search for my own Z06. I love the coupe lines but also love the intoxicating exhaust noise of a convertible/topless car. Chevy finally provided us with a Z06 coupe with this option vs the C6. Checked off all of my wishes on the list I must say. I know one thing for sure, I'll be riding with the top off as much as I can. Since I live in Sunny SoCal, that may be up to 360 days a year!! Not literally of course

TG's Z

The car looks great with the top on or off...but it is sure nice to drive with the top off. And whoever at GM designed the storage mounts in the rear should be given a raise....so easy to use!

6104696

These. For over 20 years I had convertibles in addition to a track-capable car (well for the last 13 years anyway). One significant reason I got the Z06 was because the targa lets me combine the two cars into one. The top takes about 75 seconds to casually remove and/or replace (including getting in and out of the car to do so. While driving, it feels just like a ragtop except that you still have the right rear blind spot.

Top is off and stowed every chance I get. Slight PITA during pollen season, but same PITA with convertibles......(except if you are wearing nice clothes you need to be careful not to get pollen on them while you R&R the top.....

robertbruce

I never take the top off.

Dan.S

Ahh, the aftermath of a Sunday of driving topless...

6104696

Just curious: Why not?


Not at all intended to be a negative comment...I am just curious as to why you don't. There is of course no wrong answer.....

VictorBarron

For me I just think the top on gives it a more sexy appeal. I will take it off a couple of times this summer. Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder.

PS: It is east to remove and install.

davepl

To each their own, but I own a convertible and have only driven it once with the top up (too much sun, didn't want to continue to burn!). I spent 8 years trapped in a C6Z non-removeable and that made me a little claustrophobic maybe... had it been a targa, I might have stayed with a coupe.

Monkey D. Luffy

I think the car looks better with the roof on, It's still fun to drive with the roof off. my 2 cents