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Old Oct 23, 2019 | 01:45 PM
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Thanks for sharing... not much in that article vs. some of the earlier SAE C8 pieces.
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Holder said spring rates and magnetorheologic-damper tuning for the standard 2020 Corvette’s chassis are adjusted for the convertible to generate the same performance.
Curious what the changes are if the convertible only weighs 77 pounds more.
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Originally Posted by DSOMrulz
Curious what the changes are if the convertible only weighs 77 pounds more.
Heat shielding system over engine bay and the top actuation system (6 electronic motors) and top frame/brackets.

EDIT - You meant suspension. Assuming spring rates and mag ride damper tuning.

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