[Z06] Z06 top comes off?
Melting Slicks
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Re: Z06 top comes off? (Sal Collaziano)
not sure, sal. the official description of the z06 is frc, for fixed roof coupe. it was needed for stability reasons. there are aftermarket vendors that will modify a z06 into convertible, though
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Re: Z06 top comes off? (Sal Collaziano)
The Z06 has to be FRC becasue it has so much torque that if it did have a removable roof panel and you stomped on it, then you would twist the top and it would not seal right again.
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Re: Z06 top comes off? (Z06Joe)
The Z06 has to be FRC becasue it has so much torque that if it did have a removable roof panel and you stomped on it, then you would twist the top and it would not seal right again.
The C5 coupe and vert. chassis is stiffer than most closed cars! The first bending mode frequency is 23 Hz. GM committed to the FRC design and decided to make it the platform for the ultimate performance Corvette. The FRC design does improve chassis stiffness by 2 Hz over the already very stiff coupe/vert. structure, which helps, but doesn't make that much difference. There are a few Z06s that have been converted to convertibles. I know one owner who has done this and he reports no perceptable difference in ride, handling, or perceived rigidity.
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Re: Z06 top comes off? (Z06Joe)
The Z06 has to be FRC becasue it has so much torque that if it did have a removable roof panel and you stomped on it, then you would twist the top and it would not seal right again.
It was mainly done to reduce the overall weight of the car.
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Re: Z06 top comes off? (ragvette)
I am just going on what a salesman at the dealer said when I asked that question about "Could you get it in a targa top or convertible" that is the reason he gave. He also mentioned that they did indeed do it for weight purposes aswell. So I applogize if I offended anybody.
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Re: Z06 top comes off? (Z06Joe)
I am just going on what a salesman at the dealer said when I asked that question
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Re: Z06 top comes off? (Z06Joe)
So I applogize if I offended anybody.
No problem. This is what makes the forum so great. A group of people getting together to learn the facts about the greatest American car around. Have a good and safe weekend. :seeya
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Re: Z06 top comes off? (Sal Collaziano)
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Re: Z06 top comes off? (c3&c5 vets)
Here is a thread with complete start to finish pictures of a ZO6 going "topless"... http://home.earthlink.net/~jonstr/z06/z06convert.htm :cool:
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Re: Z06 top comes off? (Z06Joe)
I am just going on what a salesman at the dealer said when I asked that question about "Could you get it in a targa top or convertible" that is the reason he gave. He also mentioned that they did indeed do it for weight purposes aswell. So I applogize if I offended anybody.
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Re: Z06 top comes off? (Z06Joe)
The Z06 has to be FRC becasue it has so much torque that if it did have a removable roof panel and you stomped on it, then you would twist the top and it would not seal right again.
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Re: Z06 top comes off? (NoMercy)
I am just going on what a salesman at the dealer said when I asked that question
Lesson number 1 ... never listen to the sales rep! I really wish these GM sales reps would get a clue!!! :mad
Lesson number 1 ... never listen to the sales rep! I really wish these GM sales reps would get a clue!!! :mad
