Mustang Convertibale?

ricerraper33 · October 20th, 2008, 12:08 PM

What do u guys think of a conv? i have a 99 v6 hard top but am looking at getting a 2000 GT conv i found a good deal on one and might be able to trade my car plus cash.. I live in Florida and i plan on installing my nitrous kit and other mods like cai exhaust pullies etc.. just some bolt ons im not planning on making this into a full out drag car just will take it once a month or so? my question is what are some of the bad things about a conv?

Dansby · October 20th, 2008, 03:02 PM

It wieghs more. The extra wieght comes from supporting metal to support the frame seeing as how that is part of what the roof is for. Overall, I would say do it, simply because its a gt.

oldernewbie · October 20th, 2008, 03:08 PM

I've never owned one, but I know folks who had issues with wind noise and leaks. They are sexxy though.

TorqueO · October 20th, 2008, 06:47 PM

Really not much. I own one and dont fall for those myths, lol. I never had any wind, noise, or leak problems. There will be a little more noise than a coupe but that's understandable. Well it happens to some and those people cry so much, just wanting others to feel bad for them. Those are the ones that give it a bad name. It weighs around 150 more and that's not much. My mustang now weighs as much as a coupe...did a little weight removal.
There's nothing like going on a cruise with the top down, listening to the exhaust note while enjoying the scenery.
Not to mention the majority of girls just LOVE convertibles, lol.

Mustangshar · October 20th, 2008, 08:07 PM

I've had verts for over 11 years. No leaks, wind noise not a problem. Just make sure the top is in good working order <motor>. Suspension will definately need some upgrades if not done already and as long as you are not doing motorcross type track events, you shouldn't need a roll bar. !/4 mile's don't require it yet. But should you ever decide to do motorcross type racing, you'd be better off with a coupe. : ) But enjoy it, verts are fun.

ricerraper33 · October 20th, 2008, 11:17 PM

thanks guys looks like im not going to be getting the GT im gonna save up alittle more money and maybe within the next 6 months i wil have a GT.. But thanks for all that replied!

v606er · October 20th, 2008, 11:25 PM

my family has 3 verts. my brother's leaked but that was b/c a rubber window sealant was dryrotted. easy fix. i have never ridden in a hard top stang. verts are fun

October 20th, 2008, 12:08 PM	#1
ricerraper33 Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Naples Florida Posts: 877 iTrader: 2 reviews	Mustang Convertibale? What do u guys think of a conv? i have a 99 v6 hard top but am looking at getting a 2000 GT conv i found a good deal on one and might be able to trade my car plus cash.. I live in Florida and i plan on installing my nitrous kit and other mods like cai exhaust pullies etc.. just some bolt ons im not planning on making this into a full out drag car just will take it once a month or so? my question is what are some of the bad things about a conv? __________________ full exhaust custom H pipe,cai, t-spacer, ud pulleys, 75 wet shot of nitrous, mach 1 rims, Xcal 2 custom tuned nitrous 87 93 octane VMP 9.1@80.07in the 1/8th mile.. thats the slow car! 2006 honda cbr 600rr for the fastness!

October 20th, 2008, 03:08 PM	#3
oldernewbie Softcore Porn Enthusiast Chebby Colorado 5 Banger Redlines In Neutral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: 3000 Miles East Of The West Coast Posts: 1,018 iTrader: 0 reviews	I've never owned one, but I know folks who had issues with wind noise and leaks. They are sexxy though. __________________ 2005 Colorado LS, Z71 Off Road Package, I5 Vortec, Space Age Plastic Bed-Liner W/Shiny Factory Installed Deep Drop Tool Box, Twin 12 Volt Power Points...In A Whopping 200+ HP Beast.

October 20th, 2008, 08:07 PM	#5
Mustangshar Hardcore Enthusiast 2006 Mustang GT Vert Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Chicago Burbs Posts: 2,154 iTrader: 0 reviews	I've had verts for over 11 years. No leaks, wind noise not a problem. Just make sure the top is in good working order <motor>. Suspension will definately need some upgrades if not done already and as long as you are not doing motorcross type track events, you shouldn't need a roll bar. !/4 mile's don't require it yet. But should you ever decide to do motorcross type racing, you'd be better off with a coupe. : ) But enjoy it, verts are fun. __________________ Sharon Don't go there....... 06 GT: MM & FF 12/07 Ladies Edition issue: will never be done

October 20th, 2008, 11:17 PM	#6
ricerraper33 Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Naples Florida Posts: 877 iTrader: 2 reviews	thanks guys looks like im not going to be getting the GT im gonna save up alittle more money and maybe within the next 6 months i wil have a GT.. But thanks for all that replied! __________________ full exhaust custom H pipe,cai, t-spacer, ud pulleys, 75 wet shot of nitrous, mach 1 rims, Xcal 2 custom tuned nitrous 87 93 octane VMP 9.1@80.07in the 1/8th mile.. thats the slow car! 2006 honda cbr 600rr for the fastness!

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October 20th, 2008, 03:02 PM	#2
Dansby Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Orange, Texas Posts: 2,285 iTrader: 1 reviews	It wieghs more. The extra wieght comes from supporting metal to support the frame seeing as how that is part of what the roof is for. Overall, I would say do it, simply because its a gt.

October 20th, 2008, 06:47 PM	#4
TorqueO Regular Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Stratford, CT Posts: 233 iTrader: 0 reviews	Really not much. I own one and dont fall for those myths, lol. I never had any wind, noise, or leak problems. There will be a little more noise than a coupe but that's understandable. Well it happens to some and those people cry so much, just wanting others to feel bad for them. Those are the ones that give it a bad name. It weighs around 150 more and that's not much. My mustang now weighs as much as a coupe...did a little weight removal. There's nothing like going on a cruise with the top down, listening to the exhaust note while enjoying the scenery. Not to mention the majority of girls just LOVE convertibles, lol.

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