Are there any other convertible owners out there? - Page 14

Kamaro223 · 11-04-2016, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by c4racer

Interesting. I've driven a lot of 4th gens and owned several first and third gens. This gen 6 vert is way more solid a chassis than any of those in coupe form in my view. ! It's also a lot stiffer and solid than a E93 BMW 3 series convertible which is a pretty major benchmark in the industry. I had a 2014 Miata for awhile that one felt very similar chassis stiffness to this car. I suppose it is possible to make a stiffer chassis in a convertible but honestly I haven't driven anything better.

Is there any chance that something might be wrong with the car? It only had 22 miles on it, but did sit around for almost 50 days on the lot.

Cruiter · 11-04-2016, 10:55 AM

My stereo sound not only changes between raising or lowering the top but also when backing into or pulling out of the garage.

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Originally Posted by mekirk2

I read in the manual that the stereos setting would change when the top was down, but I havent noticed that there is a place to customize the eq when the top is up compared to when it is down. You would think they would give us the option to tweak the sound between the two profiles.

Im pleased with the stereo, my other car is a Nissan Titan with the fosgate system. This one sounds better overall. Could always be better, though

The XM sounds much better than my wifes 14 Grand Cherokee but the Pandora app sounds muddied compared to XM / FM.

camaromike77 · 11-04-2016, 12:09 PM

Here's mine....... Less than 400 miles on the clock, and just winter stored last weekend......

brihorse · 11-11-2016, 06:15 PM

Anyone know why the convertibles get the block off plates in the lower grille but not the coupes? I assume to bring less air pressure inside the cabin maybe?

JBinSD · 11-11-2016, 07:23 PM

Checking in again, I'm going to try to do my CAGS eliminator this week, but haven't figured out how to put the car on stands, since the vert only has one set of pinch welds, surely someone has done this by now?

Thanx for any guidance,

joel

c4racer · 11-11-2016, 08:21 PM

I used the area where the brace is bolted to the subframe. Worked fine. Jack in front of rear wheel drivers side - one jack on that side is fine. Easy.

But let me know how it works out. I installed one and it does nothing.

Corrado68 · 11-11-2016, 09:49 PM

I'm installing my CAGS eliminator this weekend but no jacks: I bought a couple of Rhinoramps instead.

Tim SS · 11-11-2016, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Quinlan00

I also caved and bought a windscreen. If someone hasn't taken pictures by the time mine has arrived I will post some of it installed.

Just wondering if the windscreen is "locked" in any way when you leave it in place, parked with the top down? Could someone simply lift it off?

Corrado68 · 11-11-2016, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Tim SS

Just wondering if the windscreen is "locked" in any way when you leave it in place, parked with the top down? Could someone simply lift it off?

It's not locked.

c4racer · 11-11-2016, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Corrado68

I'm installing my CAGS eliminator this weekend but no jacks: I bought a couple of Rhinoramps instead.

It's more to the rear of the car. It's a 1 min jack job - takes less time than lining up Ramps and driving up them.

c4racer · 11-11-2016, 11:32 PM

Keep us posted on the outcome of the cags since the one I installed did nothing.

GroundhogSS · 11-12-2016, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by JBinSD

Checking in again, I'm going to try to do my CAGS eliminator this week, but haven't figured out how to put the car on stands, since the vert only has one set of pinch welds, surely someone has done this by now?

Thanx for any guidance,

joel

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Originally Posted by c4racer

I used the area where the brace is bolted to the subframe. Worked fine. Jack in front of rear wheel drivers side - one jack on that side is fine. Easy.

But let me know how it works out. I installed one and it does nothing.

I put the jack stand under where the cross brace is bolted to the frame. Front and rear. I lowered the jack slowly and saw no sign of anything bending. Guess that will have to do.

HyperBlueX2 · 11-12-2016, 05:09 AM

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Originally Posted by brihorse

Anyone know why the convertibles get the block off plates in the lower grille but not the coupes? I assume to bring less air pressure inside the cabin maybe?

The convertible lacks auxillary cooling that the coupe has, hence the block off plates.... Without coolers behind them it is an eye sore..... cosmetic reasons.....

Jaguars74 · 11-12-2016, 06:39 AM

Here's mine, proud owner of my first Camaro for 2 weeks.
Been riding the whole time with the top down, gotta love Florida weather 😎😎

11-04-2016, 12:09 PM	#185
camaromike77 Drives: S O L D Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Ontario Posts: 2,106	Here's mine....... Less than 400 miles on the clock, and just winter stored last weekend...... Attached Images __________________ Club F1FTY 2017 2SS 50th Anniversary Convertible Borla S-Type exhaust NPP\| GM CAI \| Color matched GM side skirts \| Color matched 3rd brake light \| Big Worm Graphics smoked out tail lights & rear reflectors \| Oracle ghosted side markers \| LED License plate bulbs \| Door striker covers \| Jam handle \| Engine emblems from RiverCity Creations \| 50th Center Console \| Black bow ties \| Hawk Performance ceramic brake pads \| ZL1 Start button \| CQuartz ceramic paint finish \| Novistretch bra \| S O L D

11-11-2016, 06:15 PM	#186
brihorse Detroit Muscle Drives: 68 C10 Stepside,87 Grand Natl Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Grand Ledge, MI Posts: 139	Anyone know why the convertibles get the block off plates in the lower grille but not the coupes? I assume to bring less air pressure inside the cabin maybe? Attached Images __________________ 2016 2SS Vert, Polished Forged Wheels, Auto, NPP, Navigation, Suede Knee Bolsters, Footwell Lighting, GM 1LE Front Splitter, 50th Grille w/Satin Chrome Accents, BMR 1" Lowering Springs

11-11-2016, 07:23 PM	#187
JBinSD Drives: '23 LT Vert M6'16 Hyper 2SS Vert MT Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Carlsbad, San Diego, CA Posts: 583	Jack stand procedure? Checking in again, I'm going to try to do my CAGS eliminator this week, but haven't figured out how to put the car on stands, since the vert only has one set of pinch welds, surely someone has done this by now? Thanx for any guidance, joel

11-11-2016, 09:49 PM	#189
Corrado68 Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Convertible Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: New Jersey Posts: 86	I'm installing my CAGS eliminator this weekend but no jacks: I bought a couple of Rhinoramps instead. __________________ 2016 Camaro 2SS Convertible, Nightfall Grey, MRC, NPP, Nav, M6

11-12-2016, 06:39 AM	#196
Jaguars74 Drives: 2016 1SS Convertible Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Tampa Posts: 4	Here's mine, proud owner of my first Camaro for 2 weeks. Been riding the whole time with the top down, gotta love Florida weather 😎😎 Attached Images

11-11-2016, 08:21 PM	#188
c4racer Drives: 2016 SS Convertible Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: California Posts: 1,108	I used the area where the brace is bolted to the subframe. Worked fine. Jack in front of rear wheel drivers side - one jack on that side is fine. Easy. But let me know how it works out. I installed one and it does nothing.

11-11-2016, 11:32 PM	#193
c4racer Drives: 2016 SS Convertible Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: California Posts: 1,108	Keep us posted on the outcome of the cags since the one I installed did nothing.

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