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Old Jul 16, 2006 | 10:01 PM
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I have a convertible -- I love 99% of it. The 1% I don't like is the effort it takes to keep putting the top up and down every time that I take it out in nice weather, especially with shorter trips. Is there an automatic convertible top upgrade that can be installed on C5s?

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Old Jul 16, 2006 | 10:09 PM
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There have been a couple of forum members that have added power to their tops, but it adds weight. I don't know where they got the unit. I can take mine down and put it up a lot faster than any power unit can operate though.

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Yep, it adds weight and it definitely takes longer.

I find it extremely effortless to get the top up and down - at first I was upset that it was manual, but after doing it I realized it was extremely fast and easy!
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Old Jul 16, 2006 | 11:13 PM
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Originally Posted by intmd8r
Yep, it adds weight and it definitely takes longer.

I find it extremely effortless to get the top up and down - at first I was upset that it was manual, but after doing it I realized it was extremely fast and easy!
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