Jeffrey J. Barteet wrote:
>Hmmm.....
>
>Okay, I confess, I didn't do any scientific study on this. I have noted
>that the car has fewer rattles with the top on and simply 'feels' stiffer
>when driving with great enthusiasm ( i.e. sideways ) .
>
>:^)
>
>Is it stiff as a monocoque chassis? Nope. But both the rear section and
>top section are quite rigid. The casting that makes the rear section
>doesn't lend itself to flexing, nor does the arch shape of the roof. I
>can't see how it couldn't make a difference, really, but who knows...
>
>-jeffrey
Jeffrey,
No scientific data required, your opinion is enough :) You confirmed what I
suspected. I have contemplated a Surrey top conversion but have been stopped
by the hip pocket. Maybe one day...
Cheers,
Michael
63' TR4 Roadster
Sydney, Australia
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