Coupe vs. Hardtop
02-10-2009, 09:12 PM
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02-10-2009, 09:12 PM
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Coupe - also referred to as a targa has a removable targa top and a hatchback.
Coupe pic: (gratuitous pic of my own...
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Hardtop - referred to as a fixed roof coupe (FRC) does not have a removable top (unless modified) and has a trunk instead of a hatchback. The Z06 is a hardtop (FRC).
Hardtop pic:
Coupe pic: (gratuitous pic of my own...
)Hardtop - referred to as a fixed roof coupe (FRC) does not have a removable top (unless modified) and has a trunk instead of a hatchback. The Z06 is a hardtop (FRC).
Hardtop pic:
Last edited by olftboy; 02-10-2009 at 09:16 PM. Reason: added pics
02-10-2009, 09:13 PM
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Hardtop roof is fixed or non removeable, the coupe has a targa top, the top comes off in one piece .
02-10-2009, 09:48 PM
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and looks like everyones got this subject covered.
02-10-2009, 09:51 PM
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Haha thanks everyone. I'm getting a Z06 but was hoping i could find a hardtop convertible. custom jobs like that are too pricey for me so I'll deal with it. Thanks again.
~Ian
~Ian
02-10-2009, 09:59 PM
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One thing I'd like to add for those who may come across this thread in a search. I've had 2 frc's and now 1 coupe. I never understood what people meant by having 'squeaks, pops and rattles' UNTIL I got the coupe 
The FRC/Z06 has a DEFINITE advantage in that department. No squeaks, pops or rattles from the FRC's 
The FRC/Z06 has a DEFINITE advantage in that department. No squeaks, pops or rattles from the FRC's
02-10-2009, 10:09 PM
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02-10-2009, 10:50 PM
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Hard top is also a little bit lighter than the coupe. But then again, with the coupe, you have the targa top, which is great for those nice and sunny days. Cheers, Indy. 
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02-11-2009, 12:54 AM
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Cool pic!! My little guys are now 6'3" and 6'4",,the oldest just got married and the youngest is close to graduating from SIU-E!! Enjoy those boys while you can,,,the time flies!! P.S. I love my FRC,,,but I do have my big block T top shark to play with!!
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