I am fortunate enough to have both.A 96z28 vert and a 99 taws6 t top. The vert is very very nice when the weather cooperates.I think it even feels faster with the top down.It is stock right now although have some mods coming in the mail and I can say it for sure does need subframe connectors.I plan on shock tower brace and will use some of my 1le stuff from my 99 on the 96.I have mostly hotchkis on the 99.And so what if the t tops handle slightly better stock than the verts..if you aren't going to race autocross or road race it who cares. Verts are sweet rides.