why no topless ZR1s, Z06s?
07-28-2009, 11:47 AM
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07-28-2009, 12:05 PM
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I think what you were saying is you would like to see a notch back body style like the C5 Z06 has in place of the hatch back that the current Z06 has. The C5 Z06 was referred to as a FRC (fixed roof coupe) because when it was introduced it was intended to be a low cost, down and dirty version of the C5 with limited options that could be stripped down and outfitted as a race car. One of the features was that it was a coupe (not a roadster) with a fixed roof....ie...fixed roof coupe.
07-28-2009, 12:21 PM
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That's why I didn't buy a C5ZO6, because it had no storage.
07-28-2009, 12:24 PM
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Back in 2006, I believe Corvette team took the roof out of a Z06 and put the car out on the track. Not only was car next to impossible to control because of the amount of flex, they have a very difficult time getting the roof back in. Do that a few times and you'll probably end up with a car with frame damage.
07-28-2009, 12:26 PM
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07-28-2009, 12:38 PM
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The confusion came when you said that you wished that GM would release a fixed roof C6 Z06 like the C5. What I read was you wish there was a fixed roof Z06 and we all knew that the C6 Z06 has a fixed roof meaning that you can't remove the roof panel.
I think what you were saying is you would like to see a notch back body style like the C5 Z06 has in place of the hatch back that the current Z06 has. The C5 Z06 was referred to as a FRC (fixed roof coupe) because when it was introduced it was intended to be a low cost, down and dirty version of the C5 with limited options that could be stripped down and outfitted as a race car. One of the features was that it was a coupe (not a roadster) with a fixed roof....ie...fixed roof coupe.
I think what you were saying is you would like to see a notch back body style like the C5 Z06 has in place of the hatch back that the current Z06 has. The C5 Z06 was referred to as a FRC (fixed roof coupe) because when it was introduced it was intended to be a low cost, down and dirty version of the C5 with limited options that could be stripped down and outfitted as a race car. One of the features was that it was a coupe (not a roadster) with a fixed roof....ie...fixed roof coupe.
I never carry anything in my C5Z, I don't even like having junk in my glove box 
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07-28-2009, 01:03 PM
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I kid...I kidI actually like the design lines of the hardtop better. There is less wind and rain noise and better insulation. Stick your head out the window a couple seconds if you have too... but keep your tongue in...
07-28-2009, 03:53 PM
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yea.. without 150 post's and poll's
07-28-2009, 05:00 PM
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I asked this on the ZR1 forum as well.
How many C6 drivers wish the Z06 and/or ZR1 were offered with a removable top?
How about a convertible Z06 or ZR1?
I understand the intent of the non-removable top-- improve structural rigidity. I just wish GM would let the buyer decide if that's more important than being able to go top down. JMHO.
At least the 2010 GS is offered as a vert!
How many C6 drivers wish the Z06 and/or ZR1 were offered with a removable top?
How about a convertible Z06 or ZR1?
I understand the intent of the non-removable top-- improve structural rigidity. I just wish GM would let the buyer decide if that's more important than being able to go top down. JMHO.
At least the 2010 GS is offered as a vert!
07-28-2009, 08:25 PM
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