targa top flew off!
Burning Brakes
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From: Hyde Park New York
On some policies, you don't have a Ded on Comp, or a smaller one, as well as it is not held against you as it is below 2000.
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Let me check. I've had it for several years. It's not designed to stay on while you're driving, but I think it's designed to keep the rain out if you're parked for a short period of time. There are suction cups on both sides to keep the wind from blowing it off. Keep in mind I've never used mine for anything except keeping the dust out of my car when I park it in the garage and when I store it. Here's a quick picture I just took. 
Racer
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From: Panama City, FL
Happened to me only a few weeks after purchasing mine... Was very lucky that it only scraped the corners on the bottom (it landed perfectly on the bottom) with no scratches, cracks, or even leaks. A little touch up paint and it's hard to tell that it ever happened.
I now check the latches every time I get in the car before putting on my seat belt as a habit.
I now check the latches every time I get in the car before putting on my seat belt as a habit.
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From: Rio Rancho NM
It almost happened to me I heard it vibrating and was about to come off I was going about 30...Around 35 is when is goes whoooosh is what I hear around here. You can get another one for around 500. It sucks but it could of been worst.
Safety Car
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From: Youngstown Ohio
OP sorry for your troubles and the remove before flight rip cords are a great idea.
For those looking for the fabric top I found this one
http://www.ecklerscorvette.com/corve...1997-2004.html
Temporary use only and not for driving. Good fit for what I need though.
PC
For those looking for the fabric top I found this one
http://www.ecklerscorvette.com/corve...1997-2004.html
Temporary use only and not for driving. Good fit for what I need though.
PC
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Oldtimer
For those looking for the fabric top I found this one
http://www.ecklerscorvette.com/corve...1997-2004.html
Temporary use only and not for driving. Good fit for what I need though.
PC
http://www.ecklerscorvette.com/corve...1997-2004.html
Temporary use only and not for driving. Good fit for what I need though.
PC
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Let me check. I've had it for several years. It's not designed to stay on while you're driving, but I think it's designed to keep the rain out if you're parked for a short period of time. There are suction cups on both sides to keep the wind from blowing it off. Keep in mind I've never used mine for anything except keeping the dust out of my car when I park it in the garage and when I store it. Here's a quick picture I just took.
Safety Car
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From: Redondo Beach CA
Funny , things also start flying off at about thirty five with a convertible. The positive is that you don't have to return to the scene of stupidity, the things is attached.
It took me a couple of mistakes to modify my behavior.
It took me a couple of mistakes to modify my behavior.
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From: Ravensdale WA
The C6 convert has a warning system if it's not latched. Well at least the power tops do. I don't know about the non power tops.
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