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Old 08-16-2011, 10:01 PM
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Default Vettes should not have tops!!!!

OK, you coupe guys can shoot me, but why should any sports car have a top? I have had 6 vette's, 4 coupes and 2 verts. the verts are just so much more fun!!! I don't get it! I don't care if you have 1000 hp, supercharged, turbo charged or whatever... the vert is just the way to go! I understand the folks that live up north, very little time for top down driving. But if you live down south or in a warm area...you are missing out on the real fun of a sports car if you don't have a vert!. i don't even care about driving my car with the top up, if the weather is bad, i leave it in the garage! Ok, shots fired, I'm ready.....
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Old 08-16-2011, 10:05 PM
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What about us guys with the removable tops. Best of both worlds.
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Can't track the car without a top.
Old 08-16-2011, 10:06 PM
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Helps keep the bird sh*t off the steering wheel.
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I actually prefer the looks of my coupe....so there/
Old 08-16-2011, 10:12 PM
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Originally Posted by TMyers
Can't track the car without a top.
True...But only about 2% of vette owners ever see a track! The other 98% should be topless going down the road!! Hey, I'm only fooling around...I love coupes too. just wanted to fire things up a bit! looks like it's working...
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I think they should all have exposed carbon tops...

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I had a lot of Vettes....Probably half of them verts. But I have to say the coupes all handled a lot better IMHO.
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Originally Posted by boraxman
I actually prefer the looks of my coupe....so there/
I loved the look of my 06 silver coupe....thought it was the prettiest, sexiest thing ever but I wanted another convertible and along came a silver 05 vert. It was meant to be.

If my Corvette was a daily driver I'd probably want a coupe.

All Corvettes aren't red and all sports cars aren't convertibles.
Old 08-16-2011, 10:31 PM
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Driving with the top down makes my interior dusty. I'm already **** enough about the outside getting dirty.
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You must have lots more hair than me. My head would be roasted in one hour or less down here in the heart of dixie

Had my coupe for approx a month and the top has not been off yet, it may never come off

BTW nice vette


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Originally Posted by Tide Will Roll!
You must have lots more hair than me. My head would be roasted in one hour or less down here in the heart of dixie

Had my coupe for approx a month and the top has not been off yet, it may never come off

BTW nice vette


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Here in TX he'd be fried w/o the top
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Originally Posted by Tide Will Roll!
You must have lots more hair than me. My head would be roasted in one hour or less down here in the heart of dixie

Had my coupe for approx a month and the top has not been off yet, it may never come off

BTW nice vette


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I keep my head shaved for not enough hair to bother with. Sunscreen is my friend.
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I agree. Having had a coupe and now a convertible I would have to say convertibles are a whole lot more fun. Of course living just North of San Diego doesn't hurt!

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You'll have a tough time convincing Z06 and ZR1 owners of your opinion!

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I agree. Those guys running in the C6R need to switch over to a 'vert platform.

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Originally Posted by Tide Will Roll!
You must have lots more hair than me. My head would be roasted in one hour or less down here in the heart of dixie

Had my coupe for approx a month and the top has not been off yet, it may never come off

BTW nice vette


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Love my Red GS Vert. Top's down every chance I get. Cap on head. The Gulf Coast is great for Verts!

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Originally Posted by boraxman
I actually prefer the looks of my coupe....so there/


I love the look of a smooth, painted top.


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