Targa vs FRC
Mar 16, 2007 | 09:29 PM
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Targa vs FRC
Is there really that big of a diff? Is it a structural integrity issue?
Mar 16, 2007 | 09:31 PM
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The coupe has less drag than the FRC. Thats one of the reasons the C6 Z06 is a coupe now and not a FRC. Other than that there really is no difference.
Mar 16, 2007 | 09:36 PM
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The coupe has less drag than the FRC. Thats one of the reasons the C6 Z06 is a coupe now and not a FRC. Other than that there really is no difference.
Then why isn't the C6 Z06 a Targa?
As, it is still an FRC.
Mar 16, 2007 | 09:38 PM
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Then why isn't the C6 Z06 a Targa?
As, it is still an FRC.
The C6 Z06 is not a Fixed roof, it starts off originally as targa.Someone correct me if im wrong but the roof is welded on at the factory
structural rigidity
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Mar 16, 2007 | 09:42 PM
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02MillenniumVette
The coupe has less drag than the FRC. Thats one of the reasons the C6 Z06 is a coupe now and not a FRC. Other than that there really is no difference.
Not exactly true
Coupe : 3246lbs
FRC : 3173lbs
According to edmunds they have the same cd of .29
Mar 16, 2007 | 09:46 PM
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The C6 Z06 is not a Fixed roof, it starts off originally as targa.Someone correct me if im wrong but the roof is welded on at the factory
structural rigidity
The C6 Z06 is an FRC. Just with the hatchback.
Mar 16, 2007 | 09:48 PM
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Mar 16, 2007 | 09:50 PM
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Mar 16, 2007 | 09:51 PM
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?????
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2KFRC5
The C6 Z06 is an FRC. Just with the hatchback.
Sorry, I'm confused.
My FRC is not a coupe, its a Fixed Roof Coupe. No hatchback because I have a trunk?
Either way the thing is Bad@ss cool
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Mar 16, 2007 | 09:56 PM
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Not exactly true
While the cd of the coupe is .29, it is somewhat higher for the FRC...I don't recall the exact figure...but the difference is such that the top end on an FRC is about 5-10mph lower than a coupe's, all other things being equal.
The FRC has slightly more rigidity than the coupe, but wouldn't make a difference in most real world driving conditions...maybe it would if you were pushing the utter limits.
The FRC is indeed lighter, but unless I was tracking my car, I don't that I would want to make the compromises necessary to trim the extra weight (ie thinner windshield, less sound deadening material, etc).
All in all, I think the coupe offers the best mix of compromises of the bunch...but to each his own.
Mar 16, 2007 | 09:56 PM
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Mar 16, 2007 | 09:59 PM
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Sorry, I'm confused.
My FR
C is not a
C oupe, its a Fixed Roof
C oupe. No hatchback because I have a trunk?
Either way the thing is Bad@ss cool
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Hint above.
The C5 FRC has been referred to as a notchback, as compared to the hatchback. Also referred to as a hardtop.
Mar 16, 2007 | 10:01 PM
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FRC=12% stiffer
Factory Race Car nuff said
Mar 16, 2007 | 10:15 PM
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The coupe has the flux capacitor and the FRC does not. End of story.
Mar 16, 2007 | 10:30 PM
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The coupe has the flux capacitor and the FRC does not. End of story.
Link?
Mar 17, 2007 | 12:32 AM
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FRC=12% stiffer
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Mar 17, 2007 | 01:15 AM
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The FRC looks better
Mar 17, 2007 | 02:38 AM
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Really the only big difference to me is obviously that you can enjoy some open air driving with the coupe. For the driving I do, the structural rigidity is not that big of a factor for me between the two.
Mar 17, 2007 | 02:26 PM
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As, it is still an FRC.
