Originally Posted by hardon85

hey not to start a fight here but I will post a few things that I have heard (probably read somewhere but I don't have the factual evidence handy).

#1. the c5 corvette was initially designed to be a convertible so saying they made the z06 with a hardtop because the convertible wouldn't be stiff enough doesn't make sense as to my knowledge there is no additional bracing added to a convertible (remember that the 3rd gen camaros and the c4 vette convertibles were afterthoughts not part of initial designs) that is a whole different animal as far as I know.

#2. as far as people saying they have a 1992 hardtop that doesn't rattle and a 1987 t-top that does or vice versa. You are talking about different cars here because (again no factual evidence but from what I have read on this board) starting in 91 or 92 they began gluing the body together as well as welding it so any 91 or 92 car will rattle less than earlier cars. I can somewhat confirm this as I had a friend in high school who had a 1987 gta hardtop and that thing rattled more than any car I have ever been in. Also as far as structural integrity I am sure (have no idea but it makes sense) that the hardtop would be a lot stiffer but who cares I am sure this is just a fun car for him.

#3. As far as the original topic (hardtop or t-top) a couple of points here I don't think he is racing the car. I don't think body flex is a big deal to him. So to go along with other posters here wait for your IROC 5-speed t-top car, it will show up eventually and you will be really upset if you find it in a year after you have already bought the hardtop.

Also another point to the original poster here, but what is so important about an IROC. You can take a '89 RS and make it look just like an IROC by changing the hood, painting the headlight buckets black and adding some stickers the only one that would know it's not a true IROC is you. The only difference might be when you try to sell it (if your honest and hopefully you are). Also you have all the parts there to make your t-top a 5-speed, just a thought don't know if you would want to do that or if you could handle a job like that but it would probably be cheaper.

Originally Posted by 1991_305RS

There is no difference in the structural integrity on hardtop vs ttop. Take the headliner off of a hardtop car and you will see.

Originally Posted by M G Brewer

I love the t-top camaros, but know deep down inside i should get a hardtop one, just please give me reasons to stay away from t-top that i might not know, to convince me to get hardtop lol. i like the pro tour set up on cars, so dont know if it would hurt t-top or not.

Originally Posted by 96LT4c4

Oh yes there is. In 91-92 you could only get a Z28 TPI 350 car as a hard top. The tourqe on the 350 went up so they did not put any 350's in T-Top bodies in these 2 years because they twist to much. I kind of wanted a t-Top car myself when I bought mine. But, I also wanted a 91-92 350 Z28, so I had to settle for a hardtop. Convertables didnt get 350's either.

Originally Posted by usetaboost

It's all in what you want. For just cruisin around pickin up chicks, fix that easy project car you got sittin there and go fill up the car. If you want to go road racing or gonna do some bracket racing get a hardtop 350 car. I've had both and if I was gonna ever buy another it would be a hardtop car. I hate dealing with rust and I hate leaks. THe hardtops will leak a slight bit if the seals are a little worn, but you won't be soaked if you get caught in a thunderstorm. Where you from anyway?

Originally Posted by InfernalVortex

1. I'd avoid any car that has rear quarter damage. That car looks like a bit of a piece. If you get it for real cheap, save it.

2. Hard top cars are lighter, stiffer, and don't leak. I'll admit I wish I had t-tops sometimes, but for what I want my car to do it needs to be a hardtop.

If you're not racing it and it's a cruiser... go find a t-top car. You can add sfc's to a t-top car nd it will be more than stiff enough to have a lot of fun with.

Originally Posted by M G Brewer

im in central kentucky, GO CATS!!!. here we get all 4 seasons at their best.

Originally Posted by 96LT4c4

Cats! Cats! Cats! I guess you will be watching the game today.....

No 350 Z28 Thirdgens came with manuals.....

Originally Posted by usetaboost

to OP: I'd be on that car like flies on ****