Transparent Roof Problem? Vote!
Racer
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 335
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From: New York
Originally Posted by 7.0sc SuperVette
GM defines a flaw as complete melt down or im/explosion, so mine is just perfect!
However, it does have a curious 4" wide longitudinal nonflaw (looks like someone painted a caustic substance on it) running the length of the top on the passenger side and of course the incredible nonflaw crazing throughout the top that makes me wonder if the top may shatter due to low pressure over the top at speed.
Mines a '97, but a few years ago I brought it into Rydel Chev in LA and they said "yeah, they all do that" so how could it be a flaw if "they all do that".
All you guys that think your tops are flawed have to lower your expectations of the General-remember, it's just a Chevy!
There, don't we all feel better already-it's not a flaw, it's just a matter of attitude correction, a few hours with a shrink and our cars will seem fine!
I certainly feel much better, but I do have to figure out where to get a new top that I don't even need 'cause it's not flawed.
Life is strange.
Roy
However, it does have a curious 4" wide longitudinal nonflaw (looks like someone painted a caustic substance on it) running the length of the top on the passenger side and of course the incredible nonflaw crazing throughout the top that makes me wonder if the top may shatter due to low pressure over the top at speed.
Mines a '97, but a few years ago I brought it into Rydel Chev in LA and they said "yeah, they all do that" so how could it be a flaw if "they all do that".
All you guys that think your tops are flawed have to lower your expectations of the General-remember, it's just a Chevy!
There, don't we all feel better already-it's not a flaw, it's just a matter of attitude correction, a few hours with a shrink and our cars will seem fine!
I certainly feel much better, but I do have to figure out where to get a new top that I don't even need 'cause it's not flawed.
Life is strange.
Roy
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From: Vette-hid.com Lost in DFW texas
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St. Jude Donor '06-'07
Originally Posted by jrose7004
Mine did it! 
they know their is a issue and i reported it to gm on the customer service line.
Advanced
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 92
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From: St. Petersburg FL
Same here on a '98 with 3" to 5" wide just like all the rest of them on the passengers side front to back. Wasn't there a post somewhere with a link or phone number to call GM Customer services and register your individual issue? I recall doing so but of course did not log it down for future contact.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 848
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From: N.E. Phila. PA
Man, I can't believe other people have this problem.
My roof isn't even original. I thought the problem was from
me parking the same way, and leaving it in the sun. It's exactly how you guys describe it, a few inches wide, from front to back, on the
passenger side only.
My roof isn't even original. I thought the problem was from
me parking the same way, and leaving it in the sun. It's exactly how you guys describe it, a few inches wide, from front to back, on the
passenger side only.
Team Owner
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 96,209
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From: Houston Texas
St. Jude Donor '09
.....What is the 'un-official" cause to this "un-official" problem?....
Is it heat related?....
Is it a flaw in the manufacturing?.....
Why is it in the same place for all with problems?.....
Anyone got any good guesses?...........
Is it heat related?....
Is it a flaw in the manufacturing?.....
Why is it in the same place for all with problems?.....
Anyone got any good guesses?...........
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2004
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From: Overland Park KS
I have read where more than one owner has choosen to have the transparent top painted black to conceal the spiderwebing and/or peeling issue. Evidently it looks great in the end, but it's not so "translucent" anymore. A $300 paint job vs. $1200 top.
Instructor
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 221
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From: Michigan
The tops are made in Boyne City, MI. I know some of the engineers. Can someone e-mail a really high quality pic and I will see if I can get some information on what it is going on.
BK
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BK
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2002
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From: Sunny Earthquake Country, USA On the Left Coast (which is becoming more Right!)
May be a good solution for me!...
Originally Posted by nwdanner
I have read where more than one owner has choosen to have the transparent top painted black to conceal the spiderwebing and/or peeling issue. Evidently it looks great in the end, but it's not so "translucent" anymore. A $300 paint job vs. $1200 top.
Each Corvette that I have owned has had the translucent roof so I don't know if there is a fabric/vinyl liner (from the conventional roof) that can be applied to the inside to reduce interior temperature?
Any thoughts?
Roy
I'm going to try to keep it out of strong sun. 
Instructor
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 201
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From: Mineola Texas
My '98 did the same thing. It looked perfect for about 5 years, and then all of the sudden a stripe quickly started growing on the passenger side. I had it painted black for $150 and now it looks better than it ever did stock.