I finally got my Vert!!!
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Congratulations on the new ride and welcome to the forum. :Seeya Here's to miles of smiles 
. I can't help on the convertible top question as I have a coupe but I'm sure you'll get all the information you need from other convertible owners. Don't worry about questions, that's how we all learn and there is no such thing as a stupid question.
Paul
. I can't help on the convertible top question as I have a coupe but I'm sure you'll get all the information you need from other convertible owners. Don't worry about questions, that's how we all learn and there is no such thing as a stupid question.Paul
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From: Volusia. Las Vegas FL, NV
Originally Posted by Allzwell
Black top is probably not as big of a deal ... but you will get creases in the fabric from leaving it folded in the down position for extended periods.
Congrats on the new ride ... you'll have lots of fun with it
Congrats on the new ride ... you'll have lots of fun with it
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St. Jude Donor '12-'13-'14
let me save you some follow up time on here. Go buy the following :
new air intake filter system
A fat cam
Kooks headers with hi flow cats and an X-pipe
LS6 Manifold
GHL exhaust.
You might as well buy those parts today, because your going to want to buy then next year anyway. $2500.00
That is ofcourse after you have it re-ringed
new air intake filter system
A fat cam
Kooks headers with hi flow cats and an X-pipe
LS6 Manifold
GHL exhaust.
You might as well buy those parts today, because your going to want to buy then next year anyway. $2500.00
That is ofcourse after you have it re-ringed
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Congrats on the car. Nothing like getting the first Vette. 
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Congratulations! Unless you've got snow and salt all over your roads or something, just crank up the heater and drive! I was surprised how toasty and comfortable my first top down night drive in the vert was last week. Just roll up the windows if you need to and have at it! Be sure to post some pics as soon as you can!
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From: NEWTON NC
I hope you enjoy this one and many more as much as I have enjoyed all of mine.
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Welcome to the forum Ed! I leave my top down for weeks at a time during the summer with no harm. Also, if you are not planning to drive it much during the winter then I suggest a Battery Tender.
I leave my top down for weeks at a time during the summer with no harm. Also, if you are not planning to drive it much during the winter then I suggest a Battery Tender.
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From: St Marys GA
You'll love it. I got my 02 vert in June with the 6 spd after 10 years of auto only driving. If you don't already have it, get a "Window Valet." It will make putting top up/down much easier esp if you are an old guy like me. 
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