are 2001 gt convert stangs any good?

[sivic02]

just do what a friend of mine did to his, slap a blower on it, it should make up the weight difference

[RocketStang911]

Originally Posted by eillob

Im starting to notice that converitbles are starting to get slammed pretty good around here. Let me just state for the record the stock for stock the difference in weight between a convertible and a coupe is about 180lbs. Significant yes does that mean that you will beat one because he is a convertible no. There are two many things that can be done to the convertible to even the playing field without even touching the motor. So don't get to comfortable when you pull up next to one, you may find yourself going home with your tail between your legs.

I agree.People make it sound like the difference in weight between a convertible and coupe is night and day.Like you said it is only about 180lb's more.

[loesch8102]

Here's another way to look at it. The 156lbs difference equates to roughly 5% difference in weight between the two models.