Driving feel between convertible and coupe
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Driving feel between convertible and coupe
Having had a coupe R for a few years now, I recently bought a convertible R and the two cars feel quite different.
It's hard to put my finger on, but the coupe seems quicker and there seems to be more scuttle shake in the convertible than I would have thought, but I've never driven a convertible before.
I wonder what others think about this and the difference in 'feel' between the coupe and convertible?
Andy
It's hard to put my finger on, but the coupe seems quicker and there seems to be more scuttle shake in the convertible than I would have thought, but I've never driven a convertible before.
I wonder what others think about this and the difference in 'feel' between the coupe and convertible?
Andy
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Hard to say whether there truly is a difference without the cars being mechanically identical.
I have the Convertible, and my car is smooth as silk, and very tight. I hear or feel nothing.
However, I did change tires, shocks, mounts and replaced any rubber joints along the way.
So, IMO I think its more to do about the vehicle itself, than the model.
Just my .02 cents.
I have the Convertible, and my car is smooth as silk, and very tight. I hear or feel nothing.
However, I did change tires, shocks, mounts and replaced any rubber joints along the way.
So, IMO I think its more to do about the vehicle itself, than the model.
Just my .02 cents.
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#6
Not neccessarily alike
Hard to say whether there truly is a difference without the cars being mechanically identical.
I have the Convertible, and my car is smooth as silk, and very tight. I hear or feel nothing.
However, I did change tires, shocks, mounts and replaced any rubber joints along the way.
So, IMO I think its more to do about the vehicle itself, than the model.
Just my .02 cents.
I have the Convertible, and my car is smooth as silk, and very tight. I hear or feel nothing.
However, I did change tires, shocks, mounts and replaced any rubber joints along the way.
So, IMO I think its more to do about the vehicle itself, than the model.
Just my .02 cents.
I once had an XK8 coupe that was a lot more cushy for daily driving, but not nearly as confidence inspiring at higher speeds as the XKR coupe I have now, with the handling package.
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