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**03MachMe** · 01-24-2014, 12:36 AM

I thought Steve was bad about being a vette nut swinger.....

Our point is if we are going to spend that much on a car I don't want to look like any other car I will see on the road 99% of the time. If I spend that much on a z0 in a few years it will look like the rest of the c7 vettes with old men behind the wheel

**Grandpa** · 01-24-2014, 12:47 AM

Lick my fuzzy beanbag copper.

**Grandpa** · 01-24-2014, 09:33 AM

Im taking donations for daily bans...

**DirtyD** · 01-24-2014, 10:16 AM

**Dominic Toretto** · 01-24-2014, 10:25 AM

Anyway back on topic, I'm betting Chevy makes a convertible version. Since the 911 is their target and the Turbo is available as a ragtop, only makes sense.

-Alex

**DirtyD** · 01-24-2014, 10:44 AM

Originally Posted by Dominic Toretto

Anyway back on topic, I'm betting Chevy makes a convertible version. Since the 911 is their target and the Turbo is available as a ragtop, only makes sense.

-Alex

The Z06 won't be a convertible. It defeats the purpose of the car. In order to strengthen the chassis and make it as rigid as the HT version, it would have to undergo some serious weight gain from a stronger substructure. Plus it's a safety concern.

**Dan12GT** · 01-24-2014, 10:44 AM

I'd like to see it as a targa top!

**Dominic Toretto** · 01-24-2014, 10:48 AM

Originally Posted by DirtyD

The Z06 won't be a convertible. It defeats the purpose of the car. In order to strengthen the chassis and make it as rigid as the HT version, it would have to undergo some serious weight gain from a stronger substructure. Plus it's a safety concern.

In all honesty I hope you are right. I hope it doesn't become a convertible but, it's definitely possible and wouldn't be difficult at all to do. All existing hardware already exists to make it happen. Just a matter of choice.

Originally Posted by Dan12GT

I'd like to see it as a targa top!

It is a targa top. The roof is removable on the C7ZO6

and about time if you ask me. It's 20% more rigid with the panel off than the outgoing ZO6 and 60% more rigid with the panel in place.

-Alex

**Dan12GT** · 01-24-2014, 10:50 AM

Originally Posted by Dominic Toretto

In all honesty I hope you are right. I hope it doesn't become a convertible but, it's definitely possible and wouldn't be difficult at all to do. All existing hardware already exists to make it happen. Just a matter of choice.

It is a targa top. The roof is removable on the C7ZO6

and about time if you ask me. It's 20% more rigid with the panel off than the outgoing ZO6 and 60% more rigid with the panel in place.

-Alex

Ah okay that's what I thought I got from the video.

**DirtyD** · 01-24-2014, 11:01 AM

I just think they would have to revisit too much rigidity on the subframe itself to make it worth while. There is a reason why convertibles typically have a couple hundred pounds of extra fat over hard tops.

**Grandpa** · 01-24-2014, 11:16 AM

After the dismal sales of the 427 convertible, I seriously doubt GM would entertain a convertible Z06 anyways especially since they are already in so much financial trouble to start with.

re-rx7 · 01-24-2014, 11:21 AM

Originally Posted by SlowGreyGT

especially since they are already in so much financial trouble to start with.

Bingo and its gonna get worse when the new f150 Debuts. Also Porsche IMO buikds the best cars in the world. Period.

**Grandpa** · 01-24-2014, 11:28 AM

Originally Posted by re-rx7

Bingo and its gonna get worse when the new f150 Debuts. Also Porsche IMO buikds the best cars in the world. Period.

The F150 has nothing to do with the Z06. Two different markets entirely.

re-rx7 · 01-24-2014, 11:38 AM

Originally Posted by SlowGreyGT

The F150 has nothing to do with the Z06. Two different markets entirely.

But it does. Detroit Automakers depend on trucks for the profit the companies make. W/o profit there can no development. What little profit Gm is making is not going toward a niche market. I wouldnt be surprised to see Gm in the shitter in under a decade.

**Dominic Toretto** · 01-24-2014, 11:19 AM

Originally Posted by DirtyD

I just think they would have to revisit too much rigidity on the subframe itself to make it worth while. There is a reason why convertibles typically have a couple hundred pounds of extra fat over hard tops.

It would be heavier yes just not out of the realm of possibility. Many people thought that a targa ZO6 wouldn't happen and it did and is stronger than the hardtop ZO6. That's a telltale sign right there. But you and I are on the same page, I hope it doesn't happen.

Financially it makes sense though, as people have been wanting one. This new ZO6 should sell greatly. The performance, looks are as to be expected and nothing short of phenomenal. But the fact that you can get one with a targa and auto is going to seal the deal for increased sales.

-Alex