| curious on knowing how significant is the body flex on verts? As with most convertibles that are conversions (factory or not) from non-convertible chassis, yes the Z32 very has more flex than the solid or t-bar vehicles. Anything you do to stiffen the front or rear of the chassis will amplify the inherent flexability. For example - Adding front and or rear STB's will stiffen the front and or rear, but not the middle (tub) where the body flexes. I run SPL fender braces and no front or rear STB's. I'm happy with the results, but do not pretend for a minute that I have negated the impact of removing the roof. I found a number of past posts mentioning how everything creaks and rattles during simple, everyday driving. Yes, it creaks. I'd be bet the more you do to increase stiffness in the front or rear, the more it would creak. I have a fairly stiff suspension setup and imagine that if I added rigidity, i would increase the number of creaks and moans. The Z32 vert has a feeling that reminds me of something between my 76 Datsun 280Z and my 94TT. It has all the power and comfort of the 94, along with the funky creaks and idiosyncrasiesof the Datsun. how different is the feel from going tt-tops to drop top, and does it warrant the loss of structure, with added flexing? The feel is 100% different from a T-Top car. You have not only open air above your head, but all around you. I often turn the radio off and just cruise to hear the natural sound of my B&B. Theres nothing like going through a tunnel with the top down and having the sound of your reverberating exhaust surround you as you wind out second or third gear. At times, i'll drop down a gear and slow down as I approach a tunnel just so I can heighten the experience once i've entered it.
I've honestly lamented the decision to go to a vert on several occasions, but can say its such a unique experience every time I drive it that I believe I'll always want to have a drop top in some shape or form.
If you are willing to accept the fact that 95% of these cars never see the track (or maybe once a year), and you are interested in building a great street car that you can track every now and again, the 'vert is just about perfect. It is unique enough that it'll always turn some heads, and quite a classic style. The TT Conversion only makes it more so. Enjoy the Ride
"boobies have power" - Bernie(NoVA)
1993 Ultra Red Z32 TT Convertible
1997 Black XJ (2+2 4WD 4.0L)
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