convertible top goes down and so do windows
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Originally Posted by Tomstoy
It makes me violently ill to see any convertible with the top down and the windows up. So much so that some friends of mine will get in my car and run the window up on the passenger side just to watch me have a fit. 
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Originally Posted by gsmithkaty
Window valet time 
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I hear everyone singing praises of the window valet. Silly question: which key fob button is used to activate the device and are there any drawbacks (i.e. malfunctions) to using it?
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Originally Posted by Pewtavert
50 degrees and the top down probably calls for heat on and windows rolled up. I don't think it looks bad at all especially if used with a convertible vette net windbreaker.
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Originally Posted by THRAP 42
jschindler,
"Under what circumstances do you want the top down, the windows up, and you are not even driving the car?"
When I park it and I'm not around it (like inside eating). I want the windows up and the car alarmed. Keeps people from reaching into the car - just my little quirk I guess. But I've had a window valet since they came out too.
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"Under what circumstances do you want the top down, the windows up, and you are not even driving the car?"
When I park it and I'm not around it (like inside eating). I want the windows up and the car alarmed. Keeps people from reaching into the car - just my little quirk I guess. But I've had a window valet since they came out too.
later,
You pull in to eat, get out of car and put the top down? I could see going to eat with the top down the putting the windows up to go inside.
I have never driven the car with the top up and pulled in somewhere to eat and put the top down.
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Originally Posted by talon90
I put one in my Coupe and love it!
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Originally Posted by eddie44
It's a safety feature. Try opening the hatch with the trunklid popped. That won't happen either. Get the "Top Down" window valet. It won't keep the windows from going down, but it sure makes it a lot easier to put them back up. You can put them back up with your key fob rather than getting back in and turning the ignition back on. Great invention and a definite on my mod list! 
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Originally Posted by mlabat
I hear everyone singing praises of the window valet. Silly question: which key fob button is used to activate the device and are there any drawbacks (i.e. malfunctions) to using it?Paul
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I like that the windows go down when Im putting the top down. I hate that they go down when I want to put the top up. Its a PITA getting back into the car when it's in the garage and the windows are up. I forget all the little problems and noises the car has when in whinding through the gears with the top down
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I'm amazed that no one has pointed this out yet. What i do if i know I'm going to be putting the top up when i park is simply reach behind my shoulder and push the button to pop the cover while the car is still on. Once the cover is up, put the windows up. Turn the car off, get out, put the top up. No more having to turn the car back on to put the windows up.
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Originally Posted by dsharkman
I guess I deserve all the harrassment for not explaining myself. Without a doubt, if the top is down, the windows are down! No if ands or buts!!! What's the point of owning a convertible if the top is down and the windows are up?
The problem I have is when I park the car and need to put the top up for security reasons, the windows roll down, obviously. I then need to roll them back up. This is what prompted my question.
Thank you, all, for the recommendation of the Window Valet. I am assuming this product is an easy add-on (and I don't need to go to Chevy or a local stereo dealer to have it installed)?
The problem I have is when I park the car and need to put the top up for security reasons, the windows roll down, obviously. I then need to roll them back up. This is what prompted my question.
Thank you, all, for the recommendation of the Window Valet. I am assuming this product is an easy add-on (and I don't need to go to Chevy or a local stereo dealer to have it installed)?
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Originally Posted by Jacks_Z28
I'm amazed that no one has pointed this out yet. What i do if i know I'm going to be putting the top up when i park is simply reach behind my shoulder and push the button to pop the cover while the car is still on. Once the cover is up, put the windows up. Turn the car off, get out, put the top up. No more having to turn the car back on to put the windows up.
Last edited by GrayC5; Apr 5, 2005 at 01:59 AM.