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i also appreciate how the trunk is sized exactly for grocery bags and keeps them in place during rather spirited drives home!
That's one I haven't heard! I've never used the trunk for groceries, however does look perfect size for them.
Originally Posted by spireland
I don't get the need to justify a vert as better than the coupe. People like what they like.
If you want a vert, and like them better, fine.
If you like the coupe, get a coupe.
The need to justify one's preferences as truly being a better choice than another option is silly.
Rebel's correct, this thread isn't about bashing coups just for likes and even dislikes of vert features.
Originally Posted by Rebel Yell
I understand completely Kevin. I've been a rag top guy for many years, but this C7 is the best I've ever owned. And the deck lid molding is the best thing sense sliced bread. No more worry about dust, and dirt getting between the stripping and the paint.
Yep, GM has come so far in developing the convertible to.
Are the Z06 wheels new? I haven't noticed them before? Look great
Top down the vert is stunning, top up the coupe is 100x better looking. Just my opinion or course. I did the coupe again with the Z, no regrets. I like the looks, the security of not having a rag top and pulling off the top is easy, doing daily in the winter. In the summer you can't go topless in FL.
I would have preferred the convert. But I need every bit of the trunk space the coupe. The convert has only 60% of what the coupe will hold. Darn! But I like the looks of the convert better than the coupe and the fact that it is a quieter ride. Yours looks tremendous.
With the top up, and the trunk partition folded down, you gain quite a bit of additional room in the trunk.
To me, the Vert's waterfall add's so much to the look of the C7's interior as opposed to an open storage area and just one of the many reasons I prefer the Vert:
1LT red seats plus the red armrest makes a very nice look!
Are the Z06 wheels new? I haven't noticed them before? Look great
Not new Kevin, I got 'em right after I bought the car. The car had what I wanted, and black wheels. Not being a fan of those I ordered the chrome from Docz. Took the car to Discount Tire to have them mounted, and while I was there a guy made me an offer on the black ones. It was such a good offer I didn't bring them home.
....the coupe is a prettier car with the flowing lines carried on by the top.....otherwise that's it...the joy of coming out of school (I teach) and deciding whether my nice little jaunt home will be top down or not is just such a pleasant way to end my day (and I've owned other Vettes and tried to pop the old roof panel but it isn't the same; the worst being the wind banging your head around because it can't escape easily.....)
With the top up, and the trunk partition folded down, you gain quite a bit of additional room in the trunk.
It really surprises me when I hear someone say "I would have gotten a vert, if not for the lack of storage space". Because if you are referring to "functional/usable" space, it's not a whole lot of difference between the two.
Originally Posted by fsvoboda
1LT red seats plus the red armrest makes a very nice look!
Thank you, I feel the red armrest is just enough to tie the red seats into the overall interior scheme, as opposed to just having a black interior with red seats look.
Originally Posted by Rebel Yell
Not new Kevin, I got 'em right after I bought the car. The car had what I wanted, and black wheels. Not being a fan of those I ordered the chrome from Docz. Took the car to Discount Tire to have them mounted, and while I was there a guy made me an offer on the black ones. It was such a good offer I didn't bring them home.
Wow, we don't 'fall into' a deal like that too often, at least I don't.
Looks Great!
I like the 2 black carbon fiber thingamabobs (what are they called) behind the seats-also like the fact the area they reside is raised-like the bat mobile.
I think they call those the "tonneau inserts" and, yes they look cool.
One thing I like about the C7 vert that isn't mentioned a lot, granted I only have one real trip on mine, is the fact the microphone for the phone/voice commands seems to work well at highway speeds with top down. I had to take a few business call on the way back from Corvette Drive and the microphone pick up was great.
Another is the wind deflection - my wife has been "torn" on what kind of hat to purchase to keep her hair in order before purchase of the vehicle, after a ride she may not need one (but I am sure she will buy several). Big improvement over our C5 for sure.
Today I learned (from my NCM delivery ambassador,) the C7 was designed first as a convertible and then the coupe was designed afterward based on that. He (Larry McCool @ NCM) noted it is easier from a design standpoint to go from a Vert to a hardtop vs. the other way around. IMO, they did a heck-of-a-job on both.
I think they call those the "tonneau inserts" and, yes they look cool.
Thank you as I couldn't recall the name to save my life
Originally Posted by DarthKickA
Today I learned (from my NCM delivery ambassador,) the C7 was designed first as a convertible and then the coupe was designed afterward based on that. He (Larry McCool @ NCM) noted it is easier from a design standpoint to go from a Vert to a hardtop vs. the other way around. IMO, they did a heck-of-a-job on both.
I'd never heard that before however does't surprise me as convertibles present more a design and engineering challenge than coups because of the structural support that is lost from lack of roof supports.
This deficiency has to be made up for in other areas, thus convertibles (in spite of not having weight of a roof) are typically heavier than their coup counterparts.
Last edited by Kevin A Jones; 04-21-2018 at 06:19 AM.
no egg crate opening above the real wheels on the body . especially in a non z51 car where the opening is not a functional opening . must be difficult to clean and it breaks up those clean body lines
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I am not into exterior vents at all. The hood vent is ok, could live without it though.
Thank you as I couldn't recall the name to save my life
I'd never heard that before however does't surprise me as convertibles present more a design and engineering challenge than coups because of the structural support that is lost from lack of roof supports.
This deficiency has to be made up for in other areas, thus convertibles (in spite of not having weight of a roof) are typically heavier than their coup counterparts.
If I remember correctly, the c5's onward were all designed as open top cars in part because the C4 coupe with the roof panel removed was really bad with cowl shaking, etc...(I had a C4 Coupe--it was bad with the roof panel out).
I think driving at freeway speeds with the top down, a phone call...does not work. It is loud for them on the other end of the phone and you can barely hear them on your end.
Just completed a road trip from Spicewood to San Antonio and back. It's really nice to be able to have a conversation with the top-down and not having to shout when driving at highway speeds. The weather was touch-and-go; so, the push-button operation of the top is a welcome feature This car is made for road trips!
I think driving at freeway speeds with the top down, a phone call...does not work. It is loud for them on the other end of the phone and you can barely hear them on your end.
Eating spaghetti is difficult, too. So is playing poker. And when it is raining it simply is not pleasant at all. There are so many limitations in a vert it's a wonder anyone buys them!
Eating spaghetti is difficult, too. So is playing poker. And when it is raining it simply is not pleasant at all. There are so many limitations in a vert it's a wonder anyone buys them!
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Although, when it rains, just drive fast and don't slow down. I've driven through many a rain storms with the top down. It does help to have the windows up at this point, however.
Well, you've got enough hair to absorb a little rain. Me, I get cold. And what about the spaghetti and poker? You're avoiding the issue.
So you're saying my hair looks like spaghetti? I don't disagree; after a long day of driving, it really is a fine line between convertible curls and ragtop mop.
To stay warm and dry with the top down, turn on the heat out of the upper vents, full fan, but most importantly: DON'T SLOW DOWN!
Just completed a road trip from Spicewood to San Antonio and back. It's really nice to be able to have a conversation with the top-down and not having to shout when driving at highway speeds. The weather was touch-and-go; so, the push-button operation of the top is a welcome feature This car is made for road trips!
Yes it is!
Being a C2-C3 guy, my experience has always been with manual vert top operation which is a bit of a PITA however good to know there is not really much to malfunction. So I was a little skeptical at first of the automatic top, considering the multiple functions that have to occur for it to operate correctly.
But I have to say, after quite a bit of trouble-free use (did have to re-index the windows one time) I'm definitely a big fan. So nice to just push a button, don't even have to be in the car.
04-19-2018, 04:54 PM
So you're saying my hair looks like spaghetti? I don't disagree; after a long day of driving, it really is a fine line between convertible curls and ragtop mop.
