removing the top. worth it?

[samuraichamploo]

I got a vert. Thinking about losing the top altogether for weight.
Question is, would the wind resistance set me back more than the weight loss would gain?
thanks again.
p.s- its only a weekend car, and garaged so the top isnt even really neccesary

 

[_jb_]

You would probily not notice any difference, since the top itself isn't really heavy. It's the suport under the car and such where all the weight comes in I belive. But you need them or you will twist the frame. I'm just guessing though, I'm not an expert on this.

 

[HISSIN50]

why on earth would you ditch the top?
the weight it has is over the rear end. a vert is not quick anyhow, nor do they handle well (compared to a equally equipped notch or even hatch). if you want fast, buy a notch and keep the vert nice. even if you ditch it, what do you gain, like a 1/10 in the 1320? i would not do it.

should you ever sell it, buyers like tops.

just my non-sensical rambling. good luck.

 

[samuraichamploo]

im not gonna throw it out or anything.
Its just that there is 1-200 lbs of metal frame that put the top up and down.
I doubt that has anything to do with suspension..

 

[samuraichamploo]

anyone?