Vert top up or down?
Apr 14, 2007 | 12:31 PM
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Burning Brakes
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Vert top up or down?
Should the vert top be up or down while sitting in the garage for periods of time? Which would be better for top life?
Apr 14, 2007 | 12:36 PM
Burning Brakes
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Apr 14, 2007 | 12:37 PM
Burning Brakes
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Apr 14, 2007 | 12:37 PM
Melting Slicks
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I've heard top up - unlatched is the way to go!
Apr 14, 2007 | 12:38 PM
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Apr 14, 2007 | 12:42 PM
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Apr 14, 2007 | 12:48 PM
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Apr 14, 2007 | 12:53 PM
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I've heard top up - unlatched is the way to go!
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Apr 14, 2007 | 01:06 PM
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I store mine in the winter up and unlatched. Visors down to remind you about the latches.
Apr 14, 2007 | 01:11 PM
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The biggest top killers are UV and weather. I've also heard some horror stories about critters making a home in stored cars. So, I'd latch the top with the windows up to keep unwanted viitors from moving in and to help keep the dusk from getting thick on the interior. My $.02
Apr 14, 2007 | 01:30 PM
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Keeps the fabric stretched, unwelcome visitors out and dust out.
Apr 14, 2007 | 01:33 PM
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Best way to store vette is to bring it to my house. I will drive it regularly and put roof up and down on occasion. Please make sure gas tank is full and console has your credit card in it.
Apr 14, 2007 | 01:51 PM
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i do up & unlatched for short periods and latch if more than a couple of days
Apr 14, 2007 | 02:01 PM
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bpo vette
I've heard top up - unlatched is the way to go!
Apr 14, 2007 | 02:37 PM
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I keep mine up and latched.
Apr 14, 2007 | 03:24 PM
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Drive it every day with the top
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Apr 14, 2007 | 03:26 PM
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z06Bigbird
Best way to store vette is to bring it to my house. I will drive it regularly and put roof up and down on occasion. Please make sure gas tank is full and console has your credit card in it.
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Apr 14, 2007 | 05:11 PM
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If you put it down, you'll get wrinkles in the top that even the sun will never be able to get out. This advice is from an expert car storer.
Apr 14, 2007 | 05:16 PM
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Up and latched.
Apr 14, 2007 | 05:23 PM
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I keep mine up and latched and lube all seals
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