Will insurance cover?
Melting Slicks
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From: jefferson texas
Be honest! You don't want to find yourself in the position of being accused of a attempted insurance fraud. If you have comprehensive I believe you have a good chance of having it covered, depending on your deductible. An error on your part, not latching your top, if that is the case, I wouldn't think would preclude a claim. I'd be interested in hearing how this turns out. Good luck with this and take care!
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Racer
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From: Raleigh NC
So I just wanted to follow up and say that indeed "Honesty" is the best policy. Insurance adjuster came out...I told him that the weather was terrible but I could have left my targa unlocked as well causing me to meet the "flying roof club" membership requirements. Lol! He inspected and said we'll take care of it because **** happens! Appreciate all the feedback guys!
Racer
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From: Central MA
So I just wanted to follow up and say that indeed "Honesty" is the best policy. Insurance adjuster came out...I told him that the weather was terrible but I could have left my targa unlocked as well causing me to meet the "flying roof club" membership requirements. Lol! He inspected and said we'll take care of it because **** happens! Appreciate all the feedback guys!
Did you have to pay deductible though?
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Some people just want to be a "member" of something bigger than themselves! 
I am sure GM is aware in the same way that Apple is aware of how many idiots walk into light posts, fountains and fall down stairs while trying to walk and text on an iPhone... you just can't save some people from themselves! This coming from someone who almost joined this club a few years ago.
It would be nice if they at least added a warning light if a latch were left disengaged, but that would also be one more thing to go wrong?
I am sure GM is aware in the same way that Apple is aware of how many idiots walk into light posts, fountains and fall down stairs while trying to walk and text on an iPhone... you just can't save some people from themselves! This coming from someone who almost joined this club a few years ago.
It would be nice if they at least added a warning light if a latch were left disengaged, but that would also be one more thing to go wrong?
Since I was shot down for, a 7 cent revision to one of my designs, a 15 dollar( cost to manufacture ) ( parts and assembly cost ) warning system would be laughable. But then you would have to be on the inside of design to understand just how laughable it would be.
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Le Mans Master
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Don't need an indication if the roof is off, only if it is on and not latched. Windows don't usually fly off when closed - tops sometimes do!
Unfortunately, such a warning system would be too complex and costly to include.
Fortunately, most people will only make the stupid mistake once, there are no additional perks to joining the club twice!
Unfortunately, such a warning system would be too complex and costly to include.
Fortunately, most people will only make the stupid mistake once, there are no additional perks to joining the club twice!
Last edited by Choreo; Jun 30, 2017 at 05:01 PM.
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From: MA
Right now on Craigs list Boston with a search Radius of 200 Miles of 02136 zip code there are 2 Glass tops for a C5 asking Price $400. Reason I know is I'm looking for a reasonably Blue tint Acrylic Top for my sons C4 and they are never that reasonable it makes no sense to me I think the C5 top is a nicer top with the easy on easy off ! But why is a Mystery Cause for $400 I would not put a claim in just a reason for insurance to up there Premium next Year !?!? But what ever works for you is Good for You ! Good luck