LS WON

It was a special deal I was at the right place at the right time I was told a customer didn't want it or cancelled it so parts manager offerred it to me.

Larry B.

Early 70's and back Corvettes had metal to fiberglass bond areas and in some places they used rivets and screws to assure a permanent bond. This is evident as dimples and impressions where the fasteners are as are bonding strip seams. Look at the nose areas and bonding strip seams on C3's and the mid year(63-67) C2's. On an unrestored car these are quite visable. Of course this would be totally unacceptable by today's standards. GM has a real problem here. The roof panels on my old 69 were not coming apart. I understand the problem with bonding dissimilar materials. However, C5's don't seem to have a problem... so the question is... Why fix something that isn't broken?. It looks like saving weight is more expensive than anyone thought. It is not a performance issue.. But it IS quickly becoming a PR issue. I don't get it. All of the developement that went into the C6 and then this happens. Sorry about the rant ...

rockywoody

But what about those of us that don't want a transparent top? In south TX in the summer, the last thing I want is sunlight coming through the roof. I just want the solid top to be safe and functional. I agree with the CTE statement made above - when exposed to temperature extremes, that will basically create an insurmountable problem for any adhesive.

LS WON

Where's Dave Hill?
Saving weight in what way using the transparent top instead?

LS WON

That's one of the reasons I use the painted top as it has better insulation against sun, and noise. The only thing that can be done is to have it tinted or use one of those add on tints from Eckler's. I don't know if they work good or not but with the glass top I would not want anything to interfer with my vision looking out.

Lebowski

I live in FL and this is a big reason I went w/ painted in the first place (that was before I knew painted would fly off, of course), but do note that some companies (downsouthvettes I believe) make some pretty sharp looking liners for the transparent top that will solve the problem of light shining through and making the car unbearably hot.

LS WON

Might be worth looking into for those in real hot climates or lots of sun. I know Eckler's and Mid-America sell them but I don't know if they are the same products.

Larry B.

Another point about Lexan (clear) tops is that over the years they tend to become "crazed" and even a little discolored. They can crack or get scratched when stuck by a piece of debris (like a 10 lb fibreglas panel) and cannot be repaired.

Lebowski

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...t=suction+cups

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...t=suction+cups

scottypman

Then we can roll in the $$$$$$.

The way I see it, GM made a choice to cut corners and hoped they would not get caught. Well they did get caught, and no they have to pay IMHO

LS WON

This is not the same product. The one in Eckler's and Mid-America you can still see through cost is around $29. The one with suction cups is probably the best to eliminate all light but if you can find a point between the two so you can see out if this is what you want.

LS WON

Maybe it is best to keep car out of sun for long periods of time. Park in shade or in covered garage.

bangbgC6

Early production C6's rule!

A roof that stays attached to the car has got to be worth more resale value wise than say the A6 over the A4.

double eagle

This issue is going to become more "interesting" as time passes.

0Killrwheels@Autogeek

Thanks guys/gals for the emails, posts, and PM's. I have found out that I need to file the Lemon Law in New York as the car was billed and sold there. I have found out that GM closed my last complaint out and figured it was repaired because they replaced the roof. (wow, didnt I already have one replaced under warranty prior ??)

My local dealer Lou Bachrodt in Coconut Creek is becoming a real ball breaker. The Service Manager wont release a rental car unless I leave the Vette with them, ETA on new roof two weeks. So I should let some lot boy move the car around as he see's fit, I should allow a car with custom Iforged Wheels to sit unattended at night on lot, and I should basically drive around in some Neon until the painter and delivery specialist can both get OFF their asses and replace the roof. No priority status ....

And get this the dealer had the gall to tell the Customer Service Advisor at GM that it was a liability to allow me to keep the Vette in my garage. Locked and covered with my wife home almost all the time. The real liability is NOT giving a rental and allowing me to potentially drive it around till it falls off and kills or harms so unknowing person. GM and Chevy are going bankrupt for a reason ... they allow their dealers to make items worse.

Audioi

This has to be the best thing about living in upstate NY.
We get 52 sunny days a year so no problem with roof seperation !

0Killrwheels@Autogeek

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...t=delamination

heres my original post at 700 miles with nearly 13000+ visits to date. GM are you watching ????????????/

VamPY

man this sucks big time! and there are still ppl defending GM? DUH!

xs650

"A ship in harbor is safe, but that's not what ships are for."

.....Unknown Author

rckt

Take it to a different dealer. I got a rental car and left only the top. Roger Dean in WPB. They did an excellent job!