Vert vs Hard Top???
#1
Vert vs Hard Top???
With the below mods will my heavy azzzzz 03 gt vert keep up with a stock hard top 99-04 gt?
K&N FIPK,
Magnaflow Cat Back
Steeda Tri-Ax
Steeda Underdrive Pulleys
Diablo Predator
K&N FIPK,
Magnaflow Cat Back
Steeda Tri-Ax
Steeda Underdrive Pulleys
Diablo Predator
#2
Originally Posted by jjtgiants
With the below mods will my heavy azzzzz 03 gt vert keep up with a stock hard top 99-04 gt?
K&N FIPK,
Magnaflow Cat Back
Steeda Tri-Ax
Steeda Underdrive Pulleys
Diablo Predator
K&N FIPK,
Magnaflow Cat Back
Steeda Tri-Ax
Steeda Underdrive Pulleys
Diablo Predator
YES. It should PASS a STOCK Hardtop with those mods.
#5
Bit over 300#
Originally Posted by jjtgiants
Thanks. I was just curious cause don't the 99-04 verts weigh about 300-400 more than hardtops?
Drop the top and you have a more equal situation on twisty roads, with the lower center of gravity (offset by the greater weight, of course).
tripleblack
#6
Originally Posted by tripleblack
Drop the top and you have a more equal situation on twisty roads, with the lower center of gravity (offset by the greater weight, of course).
tripleblack
tripleblack
If you are looking for a corner carver a convertible isnt the best starting point, you are at a weight penalty and a stiffness penalty.
Also in alot of cases the suspension on the convertibles are not as stiff because most convertible owners want a softer, cruiser ride. I am not sure about the 99-04 Mustang but I know the 05 GT vert has a softer suspension.
#7
Why They're Heavy
Originally Posted by 04DarkShadowGT
You are forgetting chassis stiffness. The coupe would be able handle better than a convertible unless the convertible has significant chassis stiffening.
If you are looking for a corner carver a convertible isnt the best starting point, you are at a weight penalty and a stiffness penalty.
Also in alot of cases the suspension on the convertibles are not as stiff because most convertible owners want a softer, cruiser ride. I am not sure about the 99-04 Mustang but I know the 05 GT vert has a softer suspension.
If you are looking for a corner carver a convertible isnt the best starting point, you are at a weight penalty and a stiffness penalty.
Also in alot of cases the suspension on the convertibles are not as stiff because most convertible owners want a softer, cruiser ride. I am not sure about the 99-04 Mustang but I know the 05 GT vert has a softer suspension.
The idea that a convertible that would struggle to keep up with a coupe in a straight line will tighten the gap on a road course is not new. Because of all the chassis stiffening additions (most of them located low down on the unibody) and the fact that the coupe's roof is both heavy and the highest portion of the car means that the convertible's center of gravity is lower. As I said, this advantage is offset by the added weight, yielding a more level playing field but no net advantage for the convertible on a really twisty course.
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