Flying roof prevention solution
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Le Mans Master
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From: Waldorf MD
Flying roof prevention solution
Hey, I just saw a member joined the C5 Flying Roof Club.
I have an easy solution to this:
I tied some clear fishing line on the rear latch, and tied a small piece of a yellow microfiber towel to the other end.
I tuck it up under the latch when I latch it. If I don't latch it, it hangs down in my view next to my head, problem solved!
I have an easy solution to this:
I tied some clear fishing line on the rear latch, and tied a small piece of a yellow microfiber towel to the other end.
I tuck it up under the latch when I latch it. If I don't latch it, it hangs down in my view next to my head, problem solved!
Burning Brakes
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From: Denver CO
Hey, I just saw a member joined the C5 Flying Roof Club.
I have an easy solution to this:
I tied some clear fishing line on the rear latch, and tied a small piece of a yellow microfiber towel to the other end.
I tuck it up under the latch when I latch it. If I don't latch it, it hangs down in my view next to my head, problem solved!
I have an easy solution to this:
I tied some clear fishing line on the rear latch, and tied a small piece of a yellow microfiber towel to the other end.
I tuck it up under the latch when I latch it. If I don't latch it, it hangs down in my view next to my head, problem solved!
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From: Visalia CA
Hey, I just saw a member joined the C5 Flying Roof Club.
I have an easy solution to this:
I tied some clear fishing line on the rear latch, and tied a small piece of a yellow microfiber towel to the other end.
I tuck it up under the latch when I latch it. If I don't latch it, it hangs down in my view next to my head, problem solved!
I have an easy solution to this:
I tied some clear fishing line on the rear latch, and tied a small piece of a yellow microfiber towel to the other end.
I tuck it up under the latch when I latch it. If I don't latch it, it hangs down in my view next to my head, problem solved!
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If the fishing line/towel works for you, then very good reminder you came up with. I have just always latched the top down immediately after putting it back on the car - it only takes a few seconds. That way there is no doubt that it will stay on the car next time I drive it.
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I do the same Jack. Takes about 10 seconds to do and then it's done. I used to just set the top on my C4 once in a while just because that one was such a pita to mess with the 4 bolts. Almost forgot that a few times but thankfully didn't.
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From: La Junta Colorado
I wouldn't want to take that chance.
If the fishing line/towel works for you, then very good reminder you came up with. I have just always latched the top down immediately after putting it back on the car - it only takes a few seconds. That way there is no doubt that it will stay on the car next time I drive it.
If the fishing line/towel works for you, then very good reminder you came up with. I have just always latched the top down immediately after putting it back on the car - it only takes a few seconds. That way there is no doubt that it will stay on the car next time I drive it.
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I wouldn't want to take that chance.
If the fishing line/towel works for you, then very good reminder you came up with. I have just always latched the top down immediately after putting it back on the car - it only takes a few seconds. That way there is no doubt that it will stay on the car next time I drive it.
If the fishing line/towel works for you, then very good reminder you came up with. I have just always latched the top down immediately after putting it back on the car - it only takes a few seconds. That way there is no doubt that it will stay on the car next time I drive it.
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If it's on, it's latched
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Member up here joined the club last week. Totally destroyed his roof. He's currently looking for another, but needs to open his wallet a little more. Thinks he can find one <$500.
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Well, I say that too, but I can't help thinking that this happens when someone comes and distracts the owner after he's put the top on the car. I can't believe that anyone would just set the top on the car and walk off thinking, "Oh, I'll latch that later." It's got to be an interruption or something.