Vert Question
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Racer
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From: O'Neill (Home of St. Pat's Weekend) NE
Vert Question
Ok, I am a NEW 2002 vert and New Vette owner and was curious as to whether it is better to store for the winter with the latches latched or unlatched for the top? Don't flame me for asking a dumb question! Inquiring minds want to know and this seems like a good place to ask as there is a lot of knowledge here. Been lurking for a while so thanks in advance
Melting Slicks
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From: Edmonton Alberta, Canada
I have a vert and always leave it latched...never have had issues. Really don't know what benefits are unlatched. (mice/burglars may have easier access,lol)
Last edited by El original; Oct 30, 2016 at 09:23 PM.
Melting Slicks
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From: gresham oregon
Ok, I am a NEW 2002 vert and New Vette owner and was curious as to whether it is better to store for the winter with the latches latched or unlatched for the top? Don't flame me for asking a dumb question! Inquiring minds want to know and this seems like a good place to ask as there is a lot of knowledge here. Been lurking for a while so thanks in advance
Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2004
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From: Horseshoe Bend ID
Wow, lots of opinions and all of them good. I am the original owner of my 03, the top is almost always on and latched. The car is garaged and I use 303 products on the top. She is snowed in about 6-9 weeks a year. 108K miles and looks like new. Do take care for the critters if req'd.
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From: jefferson texas
Safety Car
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From: FW/d Texas
At least we vert owners don't have to worry about the FRS !
Melting Slicks
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From: Leesburg Fl
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Keep it latched so the top stays tight. Weather strip won't be affected.
Leaving it down for long periods may cause wrinkles
Never put it down wet.
Leaving it down for long periods may cause wrinkles
Never put it down wet.
Le Mans Master
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From: Wisconsin
I had to replace all the weatherstrip in my C3 because it would not bounce back anymore. It stayed in the crushed position. I am trying to prevent that in the C5.
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Last edited by JR-01; Oct 31, 2016 at 01:39 PM.
Racer
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From: Brooklyn, MI
Before I put my vert up for the winter I use the GM seal lube on all weather strip latch the top, windows all up dryer sheet inside the car, battery tender attached and cover on. Car is stored in garage. We do get some sunny days during the winter so I do take the car out for a cruise and get everything warmed up then return to storage until the next nice day.
