Is this true?

silverv6 · 02-13-2002, 05:08 PM

Well, I'm only a couple of days away from trading in my 2000 V6 Stang for a 96 or 97 GT 5-speed. I was looking at some convertibles of that era and my question is: I heard that a convertible is much heavier than a hardtop.

Is that true?

I like the '96-97 GT convertibles but I don't want to be driving a car that is too heavy.

My girlfriend likes the GT convertible that we saw (from that year) and she was like; "Get that one BABY"

I would get the convertible but I heard they are heavier than the hard tops because of they have to equal the weight - or something.

Mr 5 0 · 02-13-2002, 05:15 PM

All convertibles - Mustang's or otherwise - are heavier than hardtops. The extra bracing plus the top mechanism (motor, braces) all add up to maybe 150 pounds, at most, to haul around.

If you really want a ragtop, go for it, especially if this is your daily driver as well as a weekend cruiser. Saving weight is great but you're not buying a drag car and a few good mods can make up the weight difference.

silverv6 · 02-13-2002, 05:33 PM

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Originally posted by Mr 5 0
All convertibles - Mustang's or otherwise - are heavier than hardtops. The extra bracing plus the top mechanism (motor, braces) all add up to maybe 150 pounds, at most, to haul around.

If you really want a ragtop, go for it, especially if this is your daily driver as well as a weekend cruiser. Saving weight is great but you're not buying a drag car and a few good mods can make up the weight difference.

so once I put a few good mods on it the 150 extra pounds wont be a problem then?

302 LX Eric · 02-13-2002, 06:16 PM

If I were you, I would stay away from the 96-98 Mustangs. They are notorious for being the slowest of all recent Mustangs produced. You will spend more in modifying it to run with the 99+ GT's than if you just buy one in the first place. Look into the 99+ GT's (260 HP).

Just my recommendation.

E

91GTturbo · 02-13-2002, 06:57 PM

I don't notice the added weight. Look at my sig though. Little things like a fiberglass hood and lighter wheels can get you close to what a regular coupe weighs.

Unit 5302 · 02-13-2002, 08:42 PM

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Originally posted by 302 LX Eric
...You will spend more in modifying it to run with the 99+ GT's than if you just buy one in the first place. Look into the 99+ GT's (260 HP).

E

3 years ago when the 99's hit the scene that would be right. Now it's as simple as putting 99 heads/cams, and a Bullit intake onto the 96-98's and getting well over 300hp from them. The 99 equipment boosts compression ratio on the Gen I 4.6's to somewhere around 11:1 and the Bullit intake makes for an inexpensive upgrade to round out the power package. Not to mention the fact the 4.6L responds very well to boost.

Mr 5 0 · 02-13-2002, 10:19 PM

Originally posted by silverv6

So once I put a few good mods on it the 150 extra pounds won't be a problem?

Correct. Don't worry about it.

paver one · 02-15-2002, 12:17 PM

Just make sure you have a skinny girl friend and keep her away from the "Whoppers".......

blue00gt · 02-15-2002, 03:10 PM

There is a 2000 GT for sale on the lot here in Sebastopol for $16,995. Not sure of the mileage but it looks brand new.

302 LX Eric · 02-15-2002, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Just make sure you have a skinny girl friend and keep her away from the "Whoppers".......

Amen Brother!

VNAMUS in VA · 02-15-2002, 04:49 PM

May I suggest you boys stay away from the "Whoppers", too?!?!

silverV6 - Good move deciding on a GT. I wouldn't worry about the added weight....doesn't seem to effect anyone else with a convert - I see plenty of them at the track.
Good Luck in your search,
Mandy

90LxDroptop · 02-15-2002, 05:30 PM

Go for the vert. Before I bought mine i wasn't sure If i wanted to carry aroudn the extra weight...but HEY, stang verts. are sooo much fun in the summer..u won't be dissapointed...and like Mr. 5.0 you'll make up for the weight in light mods. go for it

02-13-2002, 05:08 PM	#1
silverv6 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Fallbrook , CA Posts: 158	Is this true? Well, I'm only a couple of days away from trading in my 2000 V6 Stang for a 96 or 97 GT 5-speed. I was looking at some convertibles of that era and my question is: I heard that a convertible is much heavier than a hardtop. Is that true? I like the '96-97 GT convertibles but I don't want to be driving a car that is too heavy. My girlfriend likes the GT convertible that we saw (from that year) and she was like; "Get that one BABY" I would get the convertible but I heard they are heavier than the hard tops because of they have to equal the weight - or something.

02-13-2002, 05:15 PM	#2
Mr 5 0 Conservative Individualist Join Date: May 1997 Location: Wherever I need to be Posts: 7,487	Packing on the pounds All convertibles - Mustang's or otherwise - are heavier than hardtops. The extra bracing plus the top mechanism (motor, braces) all add up to maybe 150 pounds, at most, to haul around. If you really want a ragtop, go for it, especially if this is your daily driver as well as a weekend cruiser. Saving weight is great but you're not buying a drag car and a few good mods can make up the weight difference.

02-13-2002, 06:16 PM	#4
302 LX Eric or '331 LX Eric' Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 2,142	If I were you, I would stay away from the 96-98 Mustangs. They are notorious for being the slowest of all recent Mustangs produced. You will spend more in modifying it to run with the 99+ GT's than if you just buy one in the first place. Look into the 99+ GT's (260 HP). Just my recommendation. E __________________ 1991 5.0 LX Coupe - 40,750 miles 331 cu. in. / Tremec 3550 / BFG Drag Radials 12.22 @ 114.31 mph - w/1.89 60'

02-13-2002, 06:57 PM	#5
91GTturbo Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Valdese, NC Posts: 361	I don't notice the added weight. Look at my sig though. Little things like a fiberglass hood and lighter wheels can get you close to what a regular coupe weighs. __________________ 91 single turbo vert

02-13-2002, 10:19 PM	#7
Mr 5 0 Conservative Individualist Join Date: May 1997 Location: Wherever I need to be Posts: 7,487	Re: Re: Packing on the pounds Originally posted by silverv6 So once I put a few good mods on it the 150 extra pounds won't be a problem? Correct. Don't worry about it.

02-15-2002, 12:17 PM	#8
paver one Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Ogden Utah Posts: 58	Just make sure you have a skinny girl friend and keep her away from the "Whoppers"....... __________________ 1999 F-350 CC Dually PStroke,1996 SALEEN s281SC vert #380 & 2004 F-150 FX4 Crew Cab

02-15-2002, 03:10 PM	#9
blue00gt Mustang Addict Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 1,294	There is a 2000 GT for sale on the lot here in Sebastopol for $16,995. Not sure of the mileage but it looks brand new. __________________ Strike down the unroadworthy! 2000 GT Atl. Blue: '03 Cobra motor - 465rwhp/473rwtq, T-56 6-speed, full MM TA/PH & tubular K-member suspension, Saleen body, 17" Torq-Thrust II's, M/T ET Street radials, and lots more '94 Rio Red Cobra: All the bolt-ons, 3.73s

02-15-2002, 04:49 PM	#11
VNAMUS in VA Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Reston, Virginia, USA Posts: 134	May I suggest you boys stay away from the "Whoppers", too?!?! silverV6 - Good move deciding on a GT. I wouldn't worry about the added weight....doesn't seem to effect anyone else with a convert - I see plenty of them at the track. Good Luck in your search, Mandy __________________ 1998 Cobra, Black/Black

02-15-2002, 05:30 PM	#12
90LxDroptop Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Arlington Hts. IL Posts: 315	vert. Go for the vert. Before I bought mine i wasn't sure If i wanted to carry aroudn the extra weight...but HEY, stang verts. are sooo much fun in the summer..u won't be dissapointed...and like Mr. 5.0 you'll make up for the weight in light mods. go for it __________________ 90 LX Convertible 5.0 AOD 3.73 Gears, Underdrive Pulleys, TransGo shift kit, A servo, Subframe Connectors, o/r h-pipe, 2 chamber flows, Pony Wheels

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