Roadster vs. Coupe : Chassis + ride quality + handling question
Originally Posted by Rogerc
Just sold my 03 for an 06 Roadster. I live in Northern California (near San Jose) and drive a lot of the year with the top down. Just last night came home from San Luis Obispo down the coast of Big Sur with the top down. Worth the price of admission. A drive I will never forget. Sunsetting, ocean blue as ever, perfect temperature and great music and the TOP DOWN.
Best drive I have ever had in a car.
Rogerc
Best drive I have ever had in a car.
Rogerc
Last christmas, I drove from Los Angeles to Walnut Greek top down the whole trip. Going through the 152 W /5 was awesome experience and then coming home through the 101.
TOny
Originally Posted by Firebase99
That has got to be the sexiest roadster I have ever seen...I flat out did not like them until 20 seconds ago. Now I WANT one.
I suddenly have the urge to get me some bronze rims too. =|
I've had mine for a year now. Driving with the top down is great but IMHO on the freeway it sucks, too much wind and noise, not worth the hassle. Driving surface streets back roads it's sweet. My first mod was a complete replacement of the factory sound system, went with Pioneer AVIC Z1, 2 Koiler amps and infinity speakers. I also added steering wheel controls for 06 Z. After that I replaced the stock exhaust with HKS Hi power dual and JWT pop charger, that really sucked, made it too LOUD even with the top up. After the built motor and JWT TT install it really quieted the noise down.
I replaced the front bumper with C-West N1 type, looks great but the lip scrapes everywhere I go and I really sucks having to stop and look every time you pull into a parking lot. I get compliments everywhere I go and it is so fun to drive.
Ever notice everytime someone shows a picture of their roadster they always have the top down? They look so funky with the top up.
I replaced the front bumper with C-West N1 type, looks great but the lip scrapes everywhere I go and I really sucks having to stop and look every time you pull into a parking lot. I get compliments everywhere I go and it is so fun to drive.
Ever notice everytime someone shows a picture of their roadster they always have the top down? They look so funky with the top up.
Last edited by fklentz; Sep 4, 2007 at 08:04 PM.
Originally Posted by ral
If you like to drive top opened and enjoy the sun as well as the wind, choose the roadster. Some people might argue that the coupe looks better, which I completely agree with that, but you can always modify it.
Here's a pic of my Z roadster
I can say that I love it.
Here's a pic of my Z roadster
I can say that I love it.
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Are roadsters just as driftable as coupes? I'm sure there's a reason there aren't many roadsters in pro series'....but i test drove an 07 last week and (AT) and i threw the *** out SUPER easily going around a 90 degree corner. I think the road surface wasn't normal concrete on that corner, but still, it felt pretty asshappy. Any input?
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I test drove the convert and found the interrior to be smaller especially head room with the top up - I am a tall guy (6'2) - not sure that makes a difference in your decision.
Thats why I have a coupe
Thats why I have a coupe
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Originally Posted by ral
If you like to drive top opened and enjoy the sun as well as the wind, choose the roadster. Some people might argue that the coupe looks better, which I completely agree with that, but you can always modify it.
Here's a pic of my Z roadster
I can say that I love it.
Here's a pic of my Z roadster
I can say that I love it.
Originally Posted by Plucky Purcell
Agreed that the roadster is noiser than a coupe as would be expected, but I'm suprised how quiet it is. Just of the three ragtops I've had (944S2, Vette, Z), the Z has the most quiet interior with the top up.
The wind deflector works well too. The Z roadster has the best airflow with the top down that I've experienced.
The wind deflector works well too. The Z roadster has the best airflow with the top down that I've experienced.
+1 nice and quiet
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