Originally Posted by Sydwayz

But it really didn't hit me...
...until it hit ME.

Now, my two "fun cars" are a Corvette with the Targa top, and my oddball/rare Lincoln Mark V with T-Tops.

Originally Posted by Jupiter Sunsation

So while I see your point, I'd have to play the odds on another crash were life or death is determined by convertible or not. I'm not a convertible fan, I don't need more sun in my life and in Florida its honestly too hot most of the time even with A/C seats. If you ride a Harley then worrying about a convertible seems over-cautious. The track videos also show a risk that most drivers aren't taking driving to the mall. With lifted trucks being so popular I'd be worried about getting run over/ t-boned more than rolling over.

I've bought 2 brand new convertibles in my life (M3/911) and one stayed 20 months, the other stayed 11 months. Wonderful cars but I prefer hardtop versions better.

Originally Posted by waybomb

Nothing like a Rentech chipped SL600 twin turbo v12. 600+hp, 700+ ftlbs.

Originally Posted by Sydwayz

I've eyeballed convertibles for years, but I can't bring myself to buy or recommend any of them unless they have a full legit roll bar installed.

My EX-GF was shopping for a convertible Camaro many years ago. She ended up with this V6 T-Top FireChicken instead. It was actually a great car for her. One night in May 2007, I driving it around Smith Mountain Lake, VA to go meet up with friends as I couldn't get there via boat as I damaged a drive that weekend. I came around a curve, and a car was over the line into my lane. Long story short, I avoided that collision and subsequent eminent broadside collision, but pendulum swinged around, and the car flipped into the woods.

I walked away, but not unscathed. I had to be medevac to a trauma center, ruptured aorta/spleen, etc. etc.
Had she bought a convertible, I'd have likely been killed.

For that reason, I'd only look into Targa top or other cars that still have a roof structure, factory rollbar, unless you want to install a roll bar that will protect you in a rollover. I was a Firefighter/EMT for 10 years, and I've seen ALL the bad stuff.

But it really didn't hit me...
...until it hit ME.

Now, my two "fun cars" are a Corvette with the Targa top, and my oddball/rare Lincoln Mark V with T-Tops.

Originally Posted by Sydwayz

"Broomstick Test" that we use in NASA racing and HPDE for convertibles:
Honda S2000 broom stick test 😁 - YouTube

Global MX-5 Cup 2017. Race 2 Barber Motorsports Park. Tim Probert Start Crash Flip - YouTube
Another: (Click link in quote below: )

Originally Posted by Quinlan

Nice here Sunday so my Drop Top came out. Granted NOT 600 HP but almost as fun.




When I want some HP- I have these 650 ponies to play with.

Originally Posted by TomZ

Actually found a Renntech SL600 up in the DC metro area. Low miles but has been passed around some. Leather is a little worn too. Still, it’s a 600+ hp car and relatively cheap. Not sure I’d want the V12 headaches though.

Originally Posted by TomZ

The SL’s have a pop-up roof bar… does that count?