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we have a 73 convertible mustang. nice to have the wind in my long shiny silky hair. well not really. when discussing whether or not to get a 69 fastback restored for us, my dad complained about liking the open topped one with wind and noise etc. :rofl:

convertibles are nice to be in, but i don't really like the look of them over coupes/fastbacks (although, it depends on the car)

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Convertibles look nice but there are far too many that don't have the go to match, ie they're just pose-mobiles. MX5 is a great car, but the asthmatic four banger doesn't do the chassis justice - my old 202 Commodore could beat them in a straight line. Work it hard, bolt on a turbo, or do an engine swap, and they're a formidable opponent at the track. Having not driven one, I'd guess an Elise would be similar - with a fantastic chassis like that, why oh why did they put such an underpowered engine in? Another 100 or so hp would make the car so much more enjoyable. Yes they're still quick point to point but for crying out loud, give it some power!

I've driven a few cars that have been really good in the corners and under brakes but seriously lacking under the bonnet, and although still plenty of fun, they end up just being frustrating.

I chopped a poser in an F355 convertible big time on my bike, had his missus in the car giving him a hard time too :rofl:

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some people are led to thinking that convertibles are lighter and therefore a bit quicker, when in actual reality, they are a tiny bit heavier because the roof which holds the whole car structure is gone, and heavy steel struts have to be inserted into the sides to strengthen the chassis. also some roofs have electric motors which adds to the weight. but hey if u like the wank factor, go 4 it

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some people are led to thinking that convertibles are lighter and therefore a bit quicker, when in actual reality, they are a tiny bit heavier because the roof which holds the whole car structure is gone, and heavy steel struts have to be inserted into the sides to strengthen the chassis. also some roofs have electric motors which adds to the weight. but hey if u like the wank factor, go 4 it

bahahaha... yes indeed.

electric roof + reinforcement + air conditioning sitting in there doing nothing except being heavy = 73 mustang

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there's a ghey SAU NSW running around in a ghey 350zx convertible... what was his name... like he din have "i'm goin thru a midlife crisis" written all over him :rofl:

Heyyyy that him in the pic!

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Dunno why but i think the S13 convertible with either an S15 front bar or a 180SX front bar looks HOT. There was on at prestige a while ago with the 180 nose... sexy.
Wait till you drive one of those cvnts... lol my mate has one (green S14 convertible, 180sx front, number plate "ONEVIA" and yeah its a bit sluggish to maneuvre...
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