Roadster

kantonm · 06-18-2009, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Lug

Kinda a misnomer. Cars like the Vette are designed with the roof not providing any major structural support. He means designed from an aesthetic point of view on the 370Z. The Vette convertible only weighs about 30 lbs more than the coupe. The 200lbs is mostly extra bracing under the chassis.

I think that the huge glass hatch on a Corvette probably compensates for some of the weight(ie losing the weight). Also that chassis probably doesn't need structural enhancement because the coupe has a targa top..

Lug · 06-18-2009, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kantonm

I think that the huge glass hatch on a Corvette probably compensates for some of the weight(ie losing the weight). Also that chassis probably doesn't need structural enhancement because the coupe has a targa top..

A targa doen't offer any structural support over a regular converable. T-tops do, however.

kantonm · 06-19-2009, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lug

A targa doen't offer any structural support over a regular converable. T-tops do, however.

I meant that the targa offers more structural support over a hardtop to compensate for losing the roof, much like a convertible... therefore there would be little, if any, additional weight adding structural support to chop off the roof. The corvette is made as a targa, so I think that the support would be there in all body styles. Sorry for the ambuguity.

Modshack · 06-02-2009, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by semtex

"A folding hardtop would have turned the 370Z into a boutique car. It would have added more weight and increased its price. I wanted to keep its intent pure, as an affordable sports car," he said. [/INDENT]
Also worth noting:

But because of structural reinforcements to the chassis, not to mention the hydraulic system that operates the top, the 370Z Roadster weighs nearly 200 lb. more than the coupe. Therefore, expect the car to be a step slower to 60 mph; we're predicting a time of 5.5 sec.

Also noteworthy is the 450+ weight penalty the New G37 Folding hardtop pays for this feature...

Personally I think the 370 Looks good. I could not stand the 350 Roadster...probably why my dealer begged me to buy one at $10K off...

370Z_Fan · 06-02-2009, 11:16 PM

MutantChicken · 06-03-2009, 01:03 AM

Look at the bright side, if you get the covertable you lose the horrible blindspots ( at least with the top down ), and here in Ca. the top would be down most of the time, I don't care if I have to wear a jacket ! It's a great looking car, and I love that Black Cherry color too. It looks just so so with the top up, but I can live with that to have the drop top down the rest of the time.

CBRich · 06-05-2009, 02:49 PM

I've owned a targa top del Sol and the novelty never wore off. But everyone is different.

xiven · 06-12-2009, 03:21 PM

Heck, I just like the heated and cooled seats option.

CBRich · 06-12-2009, 09:28 PM

I will say that watching all these convertible owners with their tops up in 90 degree weather has me thinking the cooled seats should really be worthwhile. Maybe some tops will actually come down.

Tenorino · 06-17-2009, 02:20 PM

Geez, enough of the hardtop! We don't need another bloated boutique car. I've had many convertibles and I have no idea what maintenance issues you're talking about unless you owned one in the 50's-80's. The whole purpose of a convetible is to drop the top and ride. The top has become too much of a discussion. Nissan looks like they made a good one and that's the reason I am waiting for one rather than buying a new BMW Z4.

MutantChicken · 07-07-2009, 12:03 PM

As fast as this car is I'm not buying it to race. I am buying it to have a great time on the road. It will still handle great, have plenty of power, etc. I'm not too concerned about the tiny bit of loss in hanldeing or power as the fun factor will go up to compensate.

The more I look at it the more I am holding out for the roadster...

BeachZTT · 07-07-2009, 01:04 PM

I am waiting on a roadster but not "holding out" because they will be available before I am ready to purchase. Our plan is to pay off the XTerra before we buy one.

As far a performane goes, my TT will be the modified car in the stable and the roadster will get minor bolt ons. That is the plan for now.

shabarivas · 07-07-2009, 01:47 PM

Top down its not so bad... but top up... ehhh get it away from me

Island_370 · 07-07-2009, 06:33 PM

Never considered a roadster. Some car clubs do not allow convertibles on tracks. If I can't track it, I don't buy it.

Zaku · 07-07-2009, 10:16 PM

I wonder what Colors the Roadster will be....

07-07-2009, 06:33 PM	#14 (permalink)
Island_370 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 228 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z SR M6 Rep Power: 17	Never considered a roadster. Some car clubs do not allow convertibles on tracks. If I can't track it, I don't buy it. __________________ Autobahn Country Club (North and South Tracks), Blackhawk Farms, Grattan, Gingerman, Mid-Ohio, Putnam Park, Road America, Sears Point, Thunderhill, VIR and "The Ring"

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CBRich A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,464 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 545	I will say that watching all these convertible owners with their tops up in 90 degree weather has me thinking the cooled seats should really be worthwhile. Maybe some tops will actually come down.

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Tenorino Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: LA Posts: 12 Drives: M Roadster Rep Power: 17	Geez, enough of the hardtop! We don't need another bloated boutique car. I've had many convertibles and I have no idea what maintenance issues you're talking about unless you owned one in the 50's-80's. The whole purpose of a convetible is to drop the top and ride. The top has become too much of a discussion. Nissan looks like they made a good one and that's the reason I am waiting for one rather than buying a new BMW Z4.

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BeachZTT Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 746 Drives: '10 BC ZR T/S/Nav Rep Power: 18	I am waiting on a roadster but not "holding out" because they will be available before I am ready to purchase. Our plan is to pay off the XTerra before we buy one. As far a performane goes, my TT will be the modified car in the stable and the roadster will get minor bolt ons. That is the plan for now.

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shabarivas A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,188 Drives: 370z MB 6mt Rep Power: 915	Top down its not so bad... but top up... ehhh get it away from me