manual or auto top
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manual or auto top
I have a couple of questions about the 2004 verts. I have an 07 vert but am thinking about buying my wife an 04 vert. Did the 04 vert come with a power top. What does LeMans edition mean. Finally did it come with a hard top that comes off and on (not the coupe)
Thanks any help is appreciated
Thanks any help is appreciated
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It is very easy to work he manual top, but you have to get out of the car to close it and then reach in through the open window to latch it tight. Getting a window valet is a "must have" accessory as it allows you to close the windows without getting back in the car and turning the key on in order to activate the windows.
All you have to do is release the windshield latches and then press a button under the tonneau cover hatch. Lift the hatch, raise the top and guide it into the trunk area and close the tonneau hatch. Take all of 15 seconds if you go slow. The only inconvenience in my opinion is having to get out of the car to close it.
All you have to do is release the windshield latches and then press a button under the tonneau cover hatch. Lift the hatch, raise the top and guide it into the trunk area and close the tonneau hatch. Take all of 15 seconds if you go slow. The only inconvenience in my opinion is having to get out of the car to close it.
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From: pawleys island sc
you pop 2 hold downs that are mounted under the sunvisors, reach behind threar edge of the top and lift, reach under the top cover and press the cover release , lower the top into it's bay and close the top - can be done in 1/2 the time your power top goes down - but you've got to get out of the car to lower the top.
there are several after market vendors that sell hard tops to fit vetts but they don't come with the car.
there are several after market vendors that sell hard tops to fit vetts but they don't come with the car.
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I have an 04 commemorative edition vert and love it. The manual top takes about ten seconds to lower/raise and is a piece of cake. The manual top can be done quicker than the power top, but not as cool as the power top. The manual also saves you money, weight, and space. Lemans blue/shale interior is the color for all CE's.
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2004 commmemorative
shale interior with commemorative seat embroidery
unique lemans blue metallic exterior paint
shale convertible top ,cloth.
special exterior badging
high polished alum wheels comm centerer caps
limited edition
top is pretty easy to handle,
press button, hatch opens
lift back of top and front at same time to make a sandwich then just slips into back area close hatch,
takes about 30 seconds.
unique lemans blue metallic exterior paint
shale convertible top ,cloth.
special exterior badging
high polished alum wheels comm centerer caps
limited edition
top is pretty easy to handle,
press button, hatch opens
lift back of top and front at same time to make a sandwich then just slips into back area close hatch,
takes about 30 seconds.
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I have an 04 commemorative edition vert and love it. The manual top takes about ten seconds to lower/raise and is a piece of cake. The manual top can be done quicker than the power top, but not as cool as the power top. The manual also saves you money, weight, and space. Lemans blue/shale interior is the color for all CE's.
Love my CE vert and the manual top is very easy to do. I was even able to handle it in spite of having shoulder surgery last year.
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From: Lebanon NJ
The manual top and the quality of the top itself is excellent. I had a Boxster with a power top which broke and it cost me $1,500. to fix after it bent the metal cover when it malfunctioned. Sometimes I think simpler is better, and the design is great the way it seals to the rear lid without any latches.
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It is very easy to work he manual top, but you have to get out of the car to close it and then reach in through the open window to latch it tight. Getting a window valet is a "must have" accessory as it allows you to close the windows without getting back in the car and turning the key on in order to activate the windows.
All you have to do is release the windshield latches and then press a button under the tonneau cover hatch. Lift the hatch, raise the top and guide it into the trunk area and close the tonneau hatch. Take all of 15 seconds if you go slow. The only inconvenience in my opinion is having to get out of the car to close it.
All you have to do is release the windshield latches and then press a button under the tonneau cover hatch. Lift the hatch, raise the top and guide it into the trunk area and close the tonneau hatch. Take all of 15 seconds if you go slow. The only inconvenience in my opinion is having to get out of the car to close it.
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'04s only came with a manual top - but only takes a minute to put it down or up.
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There's an aftermarket kit but its mega$$$ and takes up trunk space.
The only thing that annoys me is that the windows automatically roll down when you hit the lid release. Most times the door is open anyway so you then have to put them back up. Oh well at least theres no chance of damaging anything.
Apart from that its just as easy as a power top and less to go wrong.
The only thing that annoys me is that the windows automatically roll down when you hit the lid release. Most times the door is open anyway so you then have to put them back up. Oh well at least theres no chance of damaging anything.
Apart from that its just as easy as a power top and less to go wrong.
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I couldn't believe how easily my convertible top goes up and down. It's really not that big of a deal once you do it a couple of times. It would be cool to have it automatic but not worth the cost in my opinion.
