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Old 05-20-2019, 08:57 PM
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Default Convertible top inner flap is for..?
Soooooo... There is probably an obvious answer for this stupid question, but I'll ask it anyway. I've been wondering for a while now, what is the purpose of that black inner piece of fabric that acts like a flap that covers the panel over the waterfall?
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Old 05-20-2019, 09:09 PM
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Curious myself. With the top up and the windows down it blows around a lot.
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Just pulling this outta my ***...but probably cuts down on reflected light bouncing off a shiny waterfall and into the cabin.
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I believe it's for protection of the rear glass when the top is down? Whatever it's for, it drives me nuts with the top up and the windows down.
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Has anyone found the cure for this piece of fabric flapping around? Mind just started doing it, surprised me, don't want to cut it out. Their must be a fix for the elastic straps or whatever?? Thanks, Dave
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It's to protect the glass window when the top is down
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It's to protect the glass window. when the top is down
Yes thanks! I'm looking for "the fix" that will stop it from flapping around with the windows down, never did it until today!! Dave
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Yes thanks! I'm looking for "the fix" that will stop it from flapping around with the windows down, never did it until today!! Dave
Velcro should work.
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I removed mine years ago. Have never missed it.

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I believe it's for protection of the rear glass when the top is down? Whatever it's for, it drives me nuts with the top up and the windows down.
same thing that was explained to me.
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So has anyone come up with fix to stop the flapping or should I just remove it? Thanks, Dave
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So has anyone come up with fix to stop the flapping or should I just remove it? Thanks, Dave
Did you try the velcro?
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Originally Posted by rjwvetttt
Did you try the velcro?
RJW, thanks, no haven't had time to delve into it but that sounds like a good idea as long as I can avoid any of the painted surface on the waterfall, must be a way, I'll post back. Thanks again, Dave
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I have some throw pillows that I put in the opening. They stop any flapping and help with noise coming from the back of the car.
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I have some throw pillows that I put in the opening. They stop any flapping and help with noise coming from the back of the car.
Great idea!! Thanks Captain! Dave
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Great idea!! Thanks Captain! Dave
Glad I could be of help!
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Did you notice any difference with anything happening to your glass? To me it seems like it would only protect the glass IF someone had put something in the trunk that would hit the glass, because other than that happening, the only thing underneath the glass is the interior carpet...
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Tell us.... What's gonna scratch that hard as nails glass that resides in/out of the weather we all drive so much in?
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Originally Posted by c5arlen
Tell us.... What's gonna scratch that hard as nails glass that resides in/out of the weather we all drive so much in?
What are you trying to say? It's on the interior of the car...
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Actually, IMHO, the flap isn't there as much to protect the glass, as it is to protect the rear window defogger wires. They're easily damaged if something rubs on them. Just my 2 cents....
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