Has anyone ever...
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Drifting
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From: Salt Lake City, UT
C6 of Year Finalist (appearance mods) 2019
Has anyone ever...
Dropped their targa top?
I did today, on the pavement in the parking lot. It hit the corner and the whole thing's bashed in. It won't even fit on the car correctly.
It must have been a combination of the sweat on my hands due to it being so hot, the armorall on the weatherstripping and overall clumsiness.
I feel like throwing up.
I did today, on the pavement in the parking lot. It hit the corner and the whole thing's bashed in. It won't even fit on the car correctly.
It must have been a combination of the sweat on my hands due to it being so hot, the armorall on the weatherstripping and overall clumsiness.
I feel like throwing up.
Pro
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From: New Port Richey FL
St. Jude Donor '11, '13
Bummer. Mine was so hot once I had to place it back down very quickly and thankfully, no damage but I almost dumped it.
I did just get the top recall done and the fit and finish are excellent so at least if you go for replacement, know that it can be done with really great results
I did just get the top recall done and the fit and finish are excellent so at least if you go for replacement, know that it can be done with really great results
Le Mans Master
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From: Stafford VA, home of our wolf den. No house break ins to date.
that suks friend.. for the record... dont use armor all on your interior.. not only does it make things slick, it reflective and sticky. Use Zaino z10. it works on vynal and leather, no buffing required, uv rating of 40, your parts dont get slippery or glare......makes the color just look rich.
Hope you can get it fixed without having to buy a new top! that does suk.
Hope you can get it fixed without having to buy a new top! that does suk.
Team Owner
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St. Jude Donor '13
I wasn't smart enough to figure this out for myself, but someone else posted:
Keep a set of clean leather work gloves, or cotton ones with the rubber grippers, in your trunk.
Eliminates fingerprints, burned fingers, and dropped top.
"There but for the grace of God go I"
Keep a set of clean leather work gloves, or cotton ones with the rubber grippers, in your trunk.
Eliminates fingerprints, burned fingers, and dropped top.
"There but for the grace of God go I"
Burning Brakes
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From: Dallas Georgia
Interior
303 Protectant is a darn good product as well..the armor all gives off some kind of gas that fogs your windows up after a couple of days..plus it never really dries..the 303 dries completely and will not attract sand, also best UV Protection on the market..bar none!!
LKicklight
LKicklight
that suks friend.. for the record... dont use armor all on your interior.. not only does it make things slick, it reflective and sticky. Use Zaino z10. it works on vynal and leather, no buffing required, uv rating of 40, your parts dont get slippery or glare......makes the color just look rich.
Hope you can get it fixed without having to buy a new top! that does suk.
Hope you can get it fixed without having to buy a new top! that does suk.
Safety Car
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From: Loveland CO to Central Coast CA
Keep an eye on "C6 Parts for sale" forum. Doubt you'd find an AO top, but you might save some $$$ on a transparent top. Just a thought.
And save your damaged top... the liner & hardware might come in handy.
And save your damaged top... the liner & hardware might come in handy.
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Safety Car
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Because of the heat build up and the potential for dropping it, I keep a pair of soft leather work gloves behind the seat. I never take the tops off without them.
Le Mans Master
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Drifting
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From: Salt Lake City, UT
C6 of Year Finalist (appearance mods) 2019
I put it in as a claim, paid my 500 dollar deductible and bought a new one from a dealer. It'll be here in a few days.
There was a recall? Should I be wary of the top that's coming? Is it possible it hasn't been updated as per the recall?
EDIT: Mine was the transparent top to begin with, and that's the one I've ordered as well. Was the recall for painted tops only? I know the Z06 roofs de-laminated, is it the same?
There was a recall? Should I be wary of the top that's coming? Is it possible it hasn't been updated as per the recall?
EDIT: Mine was the transparent top to begin with, and that's the one I've ordered as well. Was the recall for painted tops only? I know the Z06 roofs de-laminated, is it the same?
Team Owner
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From: San Clemente CA
Dropped their targa top?
I did today, on the pavement in the parking lot. It hit the corner and the whole thing's bashed in. It won't even fit on the car correctly.
It must have been a combination of the sweat on my hands due to it being so hot, the armorall on the weatherstripping and overall clumsiness.
I feel like throwing up.
I did today, on the pavement in the parking lot. It hit the corner and the whole thing's bashed in. It won't even fit on the car correctly.
It must have been a combination of the sweat on my hands due to it being so hot, the armorall on the weatherstripping and overall clumsiness.
I feel like throwing up.
Sorry about your misfortune.
Le Mans Master
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From: S.F. Bay Area CA.
I put it in as a claim, paid my 500 dollar deductible and bought a new one from a dealer. It'll be here in a few days.
There was a recall? Should I be wary of the top that's coming? Is it possible it hasn't been updated as per the recall?
EDIT: Mine was the transparent top to begin with, and that's the one I've ordered as well. Was the recall for painted tops only? I know the Z06 roofs de-laminated, is it the same?
There was a recall? Should I be wary of the top that's coming? Is it possible it hasn't been updated as per the recall?
EDIT: Mine was the transparent top to begin with, and that's the one I've ordered as well. Was the recall for painted tops only? I know the Z06 roofs de-laminated, is it the same?
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-p...rts-house.html
Last edited by calmtgguy; Sep 2, 2010 at 06:47 PM.
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Drifting
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From: Salt Lake City, UT
C6 of Year Finalist (appearance mods) 2019
New transparent tops are on sale here for $1,100, and that includes shipping.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-p...rts-house.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-p...rts-house.html
Instructor
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So I have to +1 the question - is there something we are missing here?
Edit, actually GS-Zero, you and I should delete our posts and go into the clear roof market
