Waiting for the Convertible?

For those of us that want a convertible? has it been announced exactly when they will be out? Assuming the Camaro sells well and that GM doesn't fold of course.
I think I remember hearing it won't be out until winter of NEXT year???

For those of us that want a convertible? has it been announced exactly when they will be out? Assuming the Camaro sells well and that GM doesn't fold of course.
I think I remember hearing it won't be out until winter of NEXT year???

http://www.camaroz28.com/forums/showthread.php?t=669921

An "Unknown Convertible Model" will begin production in February of 2010.

I figure that is probably the Camaro, and it's the last thing I've heard about it. If it's true, then it will start production about this time next year. Nothing official though, take it with a grain of salt. :)

I'm guessing people will start to see the 'vert at dealers in the spring of 2010, assuming GM is still around and they don't scuttle the 'vert to conserve money.

Well THAT friggin sucks. I really want a convertible, but if it is only a 50-50 chanse that it will even see production IN A YEAR, I like a lot of people don't want to wait. the redesigned Mustang is coming out in a convertible. I understand that GM is hurting, but how many Camaro convertibles do you think would be sitting around on lots?

My wife and I love the new Camaro.Sat in it 3 times at the Chicago auto show.But our '02 is paid for and the top goes down.We hate tough decisions!

I'm waiting for the 'vert.
I don't think there's a 50-50 chance that it's going to be produced.
GM IS going to produce the Camaro convertible, so long as they don't need to conserve cash anymore than they are and that they're still around.
But GM has NEVER said that there is just a 50-50 chance they'll produce the car.
Officially, the 'vert is a go, from what I understand.

And even if it comes out a little later, that's alright. I'm not ready to buy until 2012-2013 anyways.

Since day one when the "official" announcement was released they suggested that the convertible wouldn't be available until the 2011 MY. For that reason, why would anyone expect production to begin before February 2010? :think:

Since day one when the "official" announcement was released they suggested that the convertible wouldn't be available until the 2011 MY. For that reason, why would anyone expect production to begin before February 2010? :think:

Well HELL! I can't wait that long for a Camaro.:think:

I believe the convertible is not going to be built until early calendar year 2011.

I could be mistaken, but I think this is the case.

Well HELL! I can't wait that long for a Camaro.:think:

I so wish there were t-tops available. I'm gonna miss them if i get one in the next year or so, and i'm not really a Vert kind of guy. The sunroof is really big looking at pictures, does it slide back and into the roof or what, anyone know?

I so wish there were t-tops available. I'm gonna miss them if i get one in the next year or so, and i'm not really a Vert kind of guy. The sunroof is really big looking at pictures, does it slide back and into the roof or what, anyone know?it slides on top of the roof. there is pics of it open but i don't know where they are.

I so wish there were t-tops available. I'm gonna miss them if i get one in the next year or so, and i'm not really a Vert kind of guy. The sunroof is really big looking at pictures, does it slide back and into the roof or what, anyone know?

Here are a few pics of it open...

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m288/celtics34_2006/camarossdetroit09_03.jpg

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m288/celtics34_2006/checam_rtv6_10_22_gallery_image_lar.jpg

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m288/celtics34_2006/checam_rtv6_10_23_gallery_image_lar.jpg

I so wish there were t-tops available. I'm gonna miss them if i get one in the next year or so, and i'm not really a Vert kind of guy. The sunroof is really big looking at pictures, does it slide back and into the roof or what, anyone know?

T-Tops would effect rigidity of the car, which effects handling. Not to mention T-T-tops would eliminate the side custain airbags which would hurt insurability.

T-Tops would effect rigidity of the car, which effects handling. Not to mention T-T-tops would eliminate the side custain airbags which would hurt insurability.
I'm sure I remember Scott telling us that the T-top cars were just as stiff as the hardtops. They had most of the same framing. The skin that covered the framing wasn't strong enough to contribute to rigidity.

http://www.geocities.com/wastespace/images/camarobody.jpg

Now in the new car there is a T-bar that runs down the center of the roof also in addition to the one piece stamping on the sides.

http://www.0-60mag.com/online/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/biwcamaro.jpg

I've been wondering why T-tops couldn't be made to work with that?

And I've been wondering what happens to that bar when a sunroof is installed? Are different bars used that go along the sides of the sunroof?

I'm sure I remember Scott telling us that the T-top cars were just as stiff as the hardtops. They had most of the same framing. The skin that covered the framing wasn't strong enough to contribute to rigidity.

http://www.geocities.com/wastespace/images/camarobody.jpg

Now in the new car there is a T-bar that runs down the center of the roof also in addition to the one piece stamping on the sides.

http://www.0-60mag.com/online/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/biwcamaro.jpg

I've been wondering why T-tops couldn't be made to work with that?

And I've been wondering what happens to that bar when a sunroof is installed? Are different bars used that go along the sides of the sunroof?all that means is the hardtop 4th gen weren't very strong. i also don't believe that anyways....



the fact the 5th gen has one piece stamping has a lot to do with why they can't have t-tops. nevermind they'd look silly.

T-Tops would effect rigidity of the car, which effects handling. Not to mention T-T-tops would eliminate the side custain airbags which would hurt insurability.

I understand, just selfish reasons. I dont like the sunroof. It just doesnt look right to me. I guess ill have to see one before i buy. Does Fbodfather's have a Sunroof, cause from what I hear his Rally Yellow SS is gonna be in town on Sunday.

While I like my t-tops, a sunroof is much more practical. If you are taking a road trip, and you encounter rain, do you want to stop the car, pop the trunk, run to trunk, run to driver's side, place driver's side t-top, click handle in place, run back to trunk, get pass. side t-top, run to pass. side, place t-top, click handle in place....or would you rather just flip a switch to close the roof, and not have to stop, or get wet?

While I like my t-tops, a sunroof is much more practical. If you are taking a road trip, and you encounter rain, do you want to stop the car, pop the trunk, run to trunk, run to driver's side, place driver's side t-top, click handle in place, run back to trunk, get pass. side t-top, run to pass. side, place t-top, click handle in place....or would you rather just flip a switch to close the roof, and not have to stop, or get wet?i'd rather deal with the work cause:
a) it doesn't take that long
b) t-tops>sunroof.

getting wet < staying dry

I understand, just selfish reasons. I dont like the sunroof. It just doesnt look right to me. I guess ill have to see one before i buy. Does Fbodfather's have a Sunroof, cause from what I hear his Rally Yellow SS is gonna be in town on Sunday.

I believe it does.

A removable targa roof panel like the C6 would be a better option than a sunroof, but not sure how it would look off and if they would have been able to keep the structure rigid enough.

I just hate to see GM loose any sales to Ford or someone else because someone out there (non enthusiest) "settles" for a Mustang because the newly redesigned one comes in a hard top, glass top (a really cool feature) or the rag top FROM THE GET GO. I understand the money problems, but to throw away sales when you ARE hurting for money? I'm sure there must be some variable that I don't now of that is delaying the convertible to a time of complete uncertainty. Can GM survive until winter of 2011 to produce the convertible? God I hope so. But unfortunately, I won't be waiting that long. I will "settle" for the first 2SS I can get in whatever color I like that week. I'm constantly changing from VR to IOM to ABM.:bang:

getting wet < staying dryi've had my t-top camaro for about 7 years and i've never gotten wet......and it had rained while i was out with the tops off....



i have however left a sunroof opened and it rained......:o