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hotrodhoodrat · 10-09-2010, 10:10 AM

Here, here !,
Theirs a ton of stuff (Andro/others) for one the Convertible is heaver than that of a Coupe, so the frame is different (!), theirs different breaks(?), suspension(?), 3rd light, whats going to power (elc., air, fluid) up/down for the top, the wiring will be different(!), its possible theirs going to be a ton of stuff, or why would GM charge $7K for just a top (?), I talked to a guy that told me he could cut a top for 3K-4K and reinforce a frame for a few more gran, total 4K-5K, he's done 30+/- cars and they look good too, but he told me it's 5K typically, but he said why GM is possibly charging more, its gotta be because, they are adding some other stuff too, because of the weight, they are required by law to make the car safe :(!): he recommends to all of his clients to add better breaks, suspension, upgrade the trans, stronger rear gears, (replace any stock parts that came from the coupe !) he also tells me this is why most shops that cut a coupe will charge 10K or more (safety issues manly !).
But this is just the surface of the topic (!), Mod's, adding accessory's, Insurance & registration stuff, Q&A's, care that's needed to keep it in good shape, you would want to know why your paying 7K more for a coupe, would you not (?), I could go on all day, but it all comes down to its a big topic tho (!), as a future owner of a Camaro Convertible, I & or others may want the scoop on what's what,why,where & who.
" I'm so glad the Convertible is coming out (!), I too would like a forum just for the Convertible !, PLEASE ????? ".
Thanks for putting this thread up and every ones time !

10-09-2010, 10:10 AM	#8
hotrodhoodrat hotrodhoodratz Drives: 68' & 70' Pontiac's /2004 D. Dakota Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Idaho Posts: 317	Here, here !, Theirs a ton of stuff (Andro/others) for one the Convertible is heaver than that of a Coupe, so the frame is different (!), theirs different breaks(?), suspension(?), 3rd light, whats going to power (elc., air, fluid) up/down for the top, the wiring will be different(!), its possible theirs going to be a ton of stuff, or why would GM charge $7K for just a top (?), I talked to a guy that told me he could cut a top for 3K-4K and reinforce a frame for a few more gran, total 4K-5K, he's done 30+/- cars and they look good too, but he told me it's 5K typically, but he said why GM is possibly charging more, its gotta be because, they are adding some other stuff too, because of the weight, they are required by law to make the car safe :(!): he recommends to all of his clients to add better breaks, suspension, upgrade the trans, stronger rear gears, (replace any stock parts that came from the coupe !) he also tells me this is why most shops that cut a coupe will charge 10K or more (safety issues manly !). But this is just the surface of the topic (!), Mod's, adding accessory's, Insurance & registration stuff, Q&A's, care that's needed to keep it in good shape, you would want to know why your paying 7K more for a coupe, would you not (?), I could go on all day, but it all comes down to its a big topic tho (!), as a future owner of a Camaro Convertible, I & or others may want the scoop on what's what,why,where & who. " I'm so glad the Convertible is coming out (!), I too would like a forum just for the Convertible !, PLEASE ????? ". Thanks for putting this thread up and every ones time !