Coupe or Convertible, if you've had both and were going to order again?
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I decided on clear roof panelled coupe back in May. This thread seemed to like that option also. Originally wanted a vert.
I have a coupe and haven’t noticed that buffeting people talk about. Doesn’t seem as bad as other non c8 convertibles I’ve driven.
I have the clear engine cover on my HTC and it looks great however it’s a bit of a pain as the engine and intake get dirty therefore you need to take the clear cover off to clean it!
Jack left me as power of attorney while he is on vacation (or taking a social media break like the Hollywood celebrities) …..
“nobody here wants to see you topless, glare or no glare”
My work here is done !
Does this forum work like Youtube- for every mention of Jack he gets a nickle?
No Davigar, two months ago when I started this thread, I was looking for others thoughts about both models and which way they would go
if they were ordering again. After more than a hundred responses and agreeing with most, I actually changed my order which is now sitting at
3000 status. I guess you missed the post when I was asking?
I had a 2021 coupe, have had my 2023 HTC just over a month and if I can get an Eray or Z06 I will order another’s HTC .
Curious to hear after two years with a coupe and only one month with the HTC, what makes you want to stay with the convertible?
When I had my coupe I never took off the targa top , too much trouble , afraid to damage it . With my HTC I drive to and from work with the top down . Going topless is acheived at the touch of a button . One day it started to rain , no worries , I closed the top while driving . I guess I really appreciate the convenience .And as a result the top is always down wether it’s sunny or cloudy .
I'm one month in to the Convertible now and I have to say I should have ordered one right from the beginning. I take the top off on the HTC several times a day. With my coupe I probably took it of ten times all summer.
I've actually had the top down more in the HTC in a month than the coupe in three years combined.
Also the wind buffeting at highway speeds in the HTC is much less than the coupe. In my coupe anything above 120 was uncomfortable even with the side windows up. The HTC is good to speeds of 140 with much less buffeting.
Its way more convenient for an old broken guy like me.
I've actually had the top down more in the HTC in a month than the coupe in three years combined.
Also the wind buffeting at highway speeds in the HTC is much less than the coupe. In my coupe anything above 120 was uncomfortable even with the side windows up. The HTC is good to speeds of 140 with much less buffeting.
Its way more convenient for an old broken guy like me.
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I guess tolerances differ from one to another. I don't find any buffetings at all in my coupe. I do 0 to 140 all the time!I'm one month in to the Convertible now and I have to say I should have ordered one right from the beginning. I take the top off on the HTC several times a day. With my coupe I probably took it of ten times all summer.
I've actually had the top down more in the HTC in a month than the coupe in three years combined.
Also the wind buffeting at highway speeds in the HTC is much less than the coupe. In my coupe anything above 120 was uncomfortable even with the side windows up. The HTC is good to speeds of 140 with much less buffeting.
Its way more convenient for an old broken guy like me.
Although I do find my hat has to be pulled over my forehead to keep it on my head! LOL
Maybe I'm just used to it from having camaro's for 25 years before this C8.
Papa, you pretty much summed up what many other have said. In my coupe, I had the transparent top, and left in the sun it would get so hot, you couldn't remove it with microfiber rags or you would burn your hand. Even if it wasn't hot, it would get finger prints all over it when you went to take off or put on, hence using the rags each time. It's so much easier to have the HTC, I decided to go back to one with Z51, mag ride and front lift like I had in my coupe. I read on the other thread your missing mag ride this time...perhaps another HTC order is in the future for you?I'm one month in to the Convertible now and I have to say I should have ordered one right from the beginning. I take the top off on the HTC several times a day. With my coupe I probably took it of ten times all summer.
I've actually had the top down more in the HTC in a month than the coupe in three years combined.
Also the wind buffeting at highway speeds in the HTC is much less than the coupe. In my coupe anything above 120 was uncomfortable even with the side windows up. The HTC is good to speeds of 140 with much less buffeting.
Its way more convenient for an old broken guy like me.
I guess tolerances differ from one to another. I don't find any buffetings at all in my coupe. I do 0 to 140 all the time!
Although I do find my hat has to be pulled over my forehead to keep it on my head! LOL
Maybe I'm just used to it from having camaro's for 25 years before this C8.
Murray, you're the type a guy that probably has a Tilley with a chin strap...
Looking forward to the Car-B-Q!!!!
LOL! No way man, though my Grand Couslings did get me one for Christmas.
I have a C7 Stingray hat! I'll be wearing it for the Car-B-Q ... or maybe I should wear my Tilley with the chin strap.
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