Project Redneck

[Mito Man]

I think arguing about whether cutting the roof off a muscle car based on a 60’s platform affects the handling might be a bit pointless

Yep I expect the coupe to have scuttle shake too

[NotoriousREV]

It has less scuttle shake than a Saab convertible but more than our 4 series convertible. HTH.

[Orange Cola]

does the car still have scuttle shake just like a convertible?

Well I have no direct experience but Rev does, why not see if he mentions it on this page?

I saw his reply when he posted it, I was just explaining the original question again to you as I was highlighting I was making a query, a point you didn’t quite catch the first time around

Anyway, looks like you’re right and the design doesn’t offer anything additional over a convertible.

http://www.superchevy.com/how-to/chassi ... stallation

[Pete_]

I didn’t know what IROC was until this thread. And I have no idea what song you’re on about

Surely you do

[Mito Man]

I do!

[NotoriousREV]

Went for a thrash around the Peak District in the Camaro with a mate in his 997 C2S. It’s fair to say those roads suit the Porsche a bit better but it was good fun. Averaged 17.6 mpg which isn’t terrible.

[Orange Cola]

Big V8’s from the 80’s onwards don’t seem to return the horrendous 12mpg that people seem to expect; even I was guilty of that when I bought mine

[ZedLeg]

Went for a thrash around the Peak District in the Camaro with a mate in his 997 C2S. It’s fair to say those roads suit the Porsche a bit better but it was good fun. Averaged 17.6 mpg which isn’t terrible.

Did you miss the ultimate structural rigidity of a hard top?

[NotoriousREV]

Is it still called scuttle shake when it’s the entire bodyshell that flexes?

[V8Granite]

Is it still called scuttle shake when it’s the entire bodyshell that flexes?

Well at least you know you can only fold it in half 7 times.

Dave!

[duncs500]

Went for a thrash around the Peak District in the Camaro with a mate in his 997 C2S. It’s fair to say those roads suit the Porsche a bit better but it was good fun. Averaged 17.6 mpg which isn’t terrible.

Are there any roads that wouldn't suit the Porsche better than the Camaro?

[NotoriousREV]

Went for a thrash around the Peak District in the Camaro with a mate in his 997 C2S. It’s fair to say those roads suit the Porsche a bit better but it was good fun. Averaged 17.6 mpg which isn’t terrible.

Are there any roads that wouldn't suit the Porsche better than the Camaro?

Long straight roads at 55mph?

[NotoriousREV]

I think thats all the cosmetic work done

[Foz]

You going to paint it? Rattle can the bonnet in lacquer for the genuine patina?

[mik]

Are they legal?

You can fit reduced-size font for an import, but you still need the plate mfr postcode, BS number etc....

Or you just been in trouble with the law since the day you were born?

[Orange Cola]

Are they legal?

You can fit reduced-size font for an import, but you still need the plate mfr postcode, BS number etc....

Or you just been in trouble with the law since the day you were born?

To be in trouble with a traffic Bobby, first you have to see one. I reckon I see about one a year, out of that they very rarely go the same way as me. Even more rare they’re close enough to see my car properly, don’t think I’ve been followed by a traffic bobby for 8 or more years now and I don’t exactly do average miles in one location of the country.

He’ll be fine.

[mik]

I was challenged twice on the smaller-font plate I put on the VXR8.

First time was when I was turning in a police station car park, but they were quickly satisfied.

Second time was with a very aggressive traffic cop who was even angrier when I showed him the regs (carried a copy in the car) and explained that my plate complied. Usually traffic cops are sound so I assume he’d had a shit day.

[Foz]

I was challenged twice on the smaller-font plate I put on the VXR8.

First time was when I was turning in a police station car park, but they were quickly satisfied.

Second time was with a very aggressive traffic cop who was even angrier when I showed him the regs (carried a copy in the car) and explained that my plate complied. Usually traffic cops are sound so I assume he’d had a shit day.

What regs?

[NotoriousREV]

Theres no way the regs for import plates applied to your UK spec VXR8

[mik]

Regs

VXR8 didn't sell in large enough numbers to require European Community Whole Vehicle Type Approval officer.