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Does anyone have some numbers for torsional and bending rigidity properties between C5 family... (coupe, convertible, FRC)?
From an article on the 2001 Z06, it states that "the fixed roof and lack of the big hole in the back for the coupes hatch make the hardtop 12% stiffer in torsion than a coupe with its roof in place.And for the rocket scientists out there,Torsional frequency is 20hz for the convertible,Coupe with the roof panel out is 20.5, and jumps up to 22hz with the roof on. The Z06 is a stout 24hz."AdrenalineJunky said:Does anyone have some numbers for torsional and bending rigidity properties between C5 family... (coupe, convertible, FRC)?
:lol:Baron said:And for the rocket scientists out there,...
SRV said::lol:
You don't have to be a rocket scientist to think that's funny! :cheers:
Thats a TON of info!! :thumb: Great stuffleaftye said:All I've seen is was what published in SAE SP-1282. I've copied those numbers into this thread: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=984927
TTTDoes anyone know how the steel frame in the C5 Z06 compares to the aluminum frame in the C6 Z06 in terms of torsional rigidity?
I even tried to find an answer ... no luck ... I'd suggest contacting the dana plant - they make them so the rating will certainly be higher!TTT
Anyone?