Covertible vs. Hardtop - Differences?

[I call it Vera]

Also, maybe not specifically mentioned:

The convertible is strengthened in some areas to account for the 'weakening' caused by removing the hard top.

[Mr. Wyndham]

Originally Posted by HDRDTD

So you're saying an additional front crossbrace on the Vert is where the belly pan would normally be located?

The belly pan covers everything from the front clip back to the bell housing of the transmission. If they put any additional support in there, it'd interfere.

That could be one of the reasons why they limited it to 155. The aerodynamic package on the ZL1 is very specific, and the belly pan played a vital role. At higher speeds, driving without that underbody piece could have negative effects on stability...

[HDRDTD]

Originally Posted by Mr. Wyndham

The belly pan covers everything from the front clip back to the bell housing of the transmission. If they put any additional support in there, it'd interfere.

That could be one of the reasons why they limited it to 155. The aerodynamic package on the ZL1 is very specific, and the belly pan played a vital role. At higher speeds, driving without that underbody piece could have negative effects on stability...

The convertible is limited to 155mph because of the soft top itself and not because any lack of a belly pan.

[Mr. Wyndham]

Originally Posted by HDRDTD

The convertible is limited to 155mph because of the soft top itself and not because any lack of a belly pan.

I did say "one of" the reasons...not the only one.

[HDRDTD]

Originally Posted by Mr. Wyndham

I did say "one of" the reasons...not the only one.

And you are correct.

[mkorgan]

If you want to know the structural re-enforcement that went into the drop top there is a review in this....