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besherman · 02-20-2011, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Without Remorse

It's human nature really. The coupes have had "all eyes on me" for quite a while and now everyone is talking about the vert and ZL1. Fewer people are ogling over their ride and now fawning over the newer model and it makes them lash out. They will discredit the other models and may even go as far as attempting to destroy them. It is called the Tonya Harding condition......

If it carries the Camaro name, it is a sweet ride!

besherman · 02-20-2011, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 5thGenIndy500

I only worry that GM will be concerned over the putting that much power in a convertible..

If Ford can sell a GT500 convertible (and the Mustang convertible is a quivering bowl of jello compared to the Camaro 'vert), then surely GM can proudly offer a ZL1 convertible.

5thGenIndy500 · 02-20-2011, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by besherman

If Ford can sell a GT500 convertible (and the Mustang convertible is a quivering bowl of jello compared to the Camaro 'vert), then surely GM can proudly offer a ZL1 convertible.

you would think

Shurenuff · 02-20-2011, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by besherman

This seems to be a pathology that afflicts a few (not most) Camaro coupe owners. Since they have already purchased their cars, they feel threatened by Chevy's new offerings. They suffer from pangs of anxiety as they wonder if they should have waited to buy or when they think about the beating they'll take if they trade their current cars in.

That's why this minority is always so critical about the new stuff (convertible, ZL1, etc) coming down the pike.

It's sad really.

Yep, the same thing happened with Z06 owners when the ZR1 arrived. Instead of tipping their cap to the new car, they choose to tear it down in order to justify their purchasing decision and try to maintain their superiority. I don't get it.

Bill 1ss/rs m6 · 02-20-2011, 02:03 PM

Sorry, not a fan of the vert. Looks like a different car to me.

Phantom.5SS · 02-20-2011, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by besherman

This seems to be a pathology that afflicts a few (not most) Camaro coupe owners. Since they have already purchased their cars, they feel threatened by Chevy's new offerings. They suffer from pangs of anxiety as they wonder if they should have waited to buy or when they think about the beating they'll take if they trade their current cars in.

That's why this minority is always so critical about the new stuff (convertible, ZL1, etc) coming down the pike.

It's sad really.

I never thought about it until I read your post......I love my current car and I am wicked pleased with all the new Camaro offerings,
Neman Marcus/ 2011 Pace car/ ZL-1, Convert........I kinda feel in some small way that maybe I should have waited, especially after thinking about it from your point of view.
But in the end game I have my Camaro and love it....so I should just buy another one to go with it.

I admit I was a little critical of the convert because of the weight gain and I thought about the chassis flex....but this version camaro isnt for all out rampage on the road...if thats your fortay then theres a car for you too...ZL-1.
Plenty of choices...thank you GM!!

Jay_LHD3 · 02-20-2011, 09:51 PM

Looking good!

Can’t wait to see my vert brethren roaming the streets with us!!!

SS420 · 02-20-2011, 09:53 PM

Don't like it. Then again, I've never been a big fan of convertibles.

76CamaroLT · 02-21-2011, 07:49 AM

I did think the intro of the review was a little odd. The whole review seemed flat to me, his effort to sound positive on the car was to put down the lines of the coupe. Pretty weak.

Although not a convertable guy, I think it looks nice. This shouldn't be vs. ... The coupe is a coupe and the vert is a vert.

Mike 2SS-ZL1 · 02-21-2011, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by 5thGenIndy500

Thanks Mike, I will look around on the Corvette forums and see what I can dig up.

Convertible Top would build from Magna!
http://www.autoevolution.com/news/ma...top-15920.html

daveagogo1 · 02-21-2011, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by SSLarry

Who else is in love with the strut tower brace? When the part number is available, that might be a good mod for the SS coupe owners (non supercharger).

Even though the coupe does not need it. I WANT IT. looks sweet and my 11 already has the drilled and threaded strut towers for it.

stand-al0ne · 02-21-2011, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by SSLarry

Who else is in love with the strut tower brace? When the part number is available, that might be a good mod for the SS coupe owners (non supercharger).

Best response in this thread so far. I agree, cant wait until I can go pick one up from the GM parts counter at my local chevy dealership

To keep on subject, the vert looks like any other vert - no hot with top up, pretty hot with top down. Simple

5thGenIndy500 · 02-21-2011, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike 2SS-ZL1

Convertible Top would build from Magna!
http://www.autoevolution.com/news/ma...top-15920.html

Mike, thanks for the info that is just what I was looking for....

swagled · 02-21-2011, 11:52 AM

My nitpicks... that tan top does not work well with all the colors (although I think it works OK on white, silver and black, maybe the victory red.) And the top is a bit "ribsy" looking when raised.

But of course, few people really care how a convertible looks, with the top raised.

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02-20-2011, 02:03 PM	#61
Bill 1ss/rs m6 Drives: 2015 1SS/RS M6 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Johnston, R.I. Posts: 180	Sorry, not a fan of the vert. Looks like a different car to me.

02-20-2011, 09:51 PM	#63
Jay_LHD3 Drives: 2019 F150 RCSB Abyss FX4 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 2,277	Looking good! Can’t wait to see my vert brethren roaming the streets with us!!!

02-20-2011, 09:53 PM	#64
SS420 Drives: '10 Camaro 2SS/RS Cyber Grey 6M Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Grand Prairie, TX Posts: 55 View My Garage	Don't like it. Then again, I've never been a big fan of convertibles.

02-21-2011, 07:49 AM	#65
76CamaroLT Drives: 4wheels Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Jersey Posts: 96	I did think the intro of the review was a little odd. The whole review seemed flat to me, his effort to sound positive on the car was to put down the lines of the coupe. Pretty weak. Although not a convertable guy, I think it looks nice. This shouldn't be vs. ... The coupe is a coupe and the vert is a vert.

02-21-2011, 11:52 AM	#70
swagled Drives: Y2000 Olds Intrigue Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NC Posts: 180	My nitpicks... that tan top does not work well with all the colors (although I think it works OK on white, silver and black, maybe the victory red.) And the top is a bit "ribsy" looking when raised. But of course, few people really care how a convertible looks, with the top raised.