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09-28-2015, 06:51 PM
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Convertible Weight Penalty
Supposedly ONLY 55 pounds according to this article. That sounds really low. Corvette type weight gain. Corvette actually gains 64 pounds.
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09-28-2015, 06:58 PM
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It all depends on how stiff the new Camaro is in it's natural form. The stiffer the overall chassis/body, the less additional weight added by more bracing/stiffing required by the convertible top.
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09-28-2015, 07:35 PM
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Yes.. The weight penalty in 5th gen was 250 pounds.. And more.
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09-28-2015, 07:38 PM
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55lbs is AMAZING!
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09-28-2015, 10:32 PM
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55 lbs is amazing . Wow!
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09-28-2015, 11:53 PM
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Wow that is awesome. Great news!
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09-29-2015, 08:59 AM
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With all the added bracing GM was showing they needed to add to the convertible, 55 sounds way to low. Maybe 155...
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09-29-2015, 09:22 AM
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That sounds to good to be true. But then again so does 3685 so.......
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09-29-2015, 09:38 AM
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09-29-2015, 09:40 AM
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Thanks for chiming in from the Mustang forum, fellas. ��
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09-29-2015, 09:45 AM
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09-29-2015, 09:47 AM
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What do you guys think the weight of the actual top and motor is compared to coupe top structure? Practically a wash?
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09-29-2015, 09:48 AM
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That makes no sense. I don't think the underside bracing adds as much weight as some people think. |
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09-29-2015, 09:51 AM
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Since we are talking about bracing.
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