Window is rubing a hole in convertable top
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Cruising
Joined: Jun 2005
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From: Upland California
Window is rubing a hole in convertable top
Have a 2000 convetable. With the top and windows up, if I close the door the window is rubing a hole in the back upper coner of the top. If I push the top edge of the window in as the door closes it clears the fabric top and seats in on the rubber seal OK. I check the adjustments for the "window tip" (front & back) both adjustments are set at max for top in/bottom out. Ive seen a number of vetts with the same rub hole in the top. Anybody have this problem and solve it? Thanks Don
Drifting
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From: NE PA
I "solved" mine with a new top and manually pressing in the tip of the window (or lowering it slightly) before closing. 
FWIW, I've rarely seen a C5 convertible top on which the upper corner(s) wasn't frayed.
FWIW, I've rarely seen a C5 convertible top on which the upper corner(s) wasn't frayed.
Pro
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i have the same issue but right now the vert is in the shop. i think that there is a adjustment for how far up the window raises.
ive read where the tip in is adjusted thru the relector? i think the height is adjusted thru the bottom of the door?
try that?
ive read where the tip in is adjusted thru the relector? i think the height is adjusted thru the bottom of the door?
try that?
Safety Car
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Originally Posted by 1stC5weiss
I have the same problem on my 2000, if you find a good solution let me know as well...
Team Owner
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From: Northern NYs Adirondack Mountains,http://www.visitsacandaga.com.
When I had my 98 Vert I just put the driver’s window down a bit before closing door. **Disclaimer here, I normally drive top down and keep the car in a garage**
When I sold my C5 in the beginning of June no fraying showed.
Many of the C5 have this problem
When I sold my C5 in the beginning of June no fraying showed.
Many of the C5 have this problem
Le Mans Master
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From: Galloway Twp. NJ
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Mine did that when I first got the car, it's not supposed to do that but it is a common problem. I fixed it by adjusting the window tip in, and moving the window forward a little bit.
total cost......... $0.00
total cost......... $0.00
Last edited by RPOZ4Z; Jul 3, 2005 at 06:10 PM.
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