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Mar 24, 2012 | 05:58 PM

#21

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Originally Posted by JimmyLee

I didn't like the bar coming down on my roof when I was storing the roof in the trunk. Last week I cut the entire curtain off with scissors and it looks great. (cut about an eighth inch away from the stitch. When it stretches upon install you won't be able to tell that it was a do-it-yourself job). Also, I have the partition, which keeps the area private.

I also have a partition and I just used safety pins to attach the flap back.

Mar 24, 2012 | 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by CaryBob

I used a steel rod from Ace Hardware cut to fit exactly between the wheel wells. When closed, it is heavy enough that the seam lies flat on the floor and doesn't swing around or move at all even with the roof panel removed.

What diameter???

Apr 1, 2012 | 02:03 PM

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Just fixed mine with velcro. Used fabric fusion velcro from michaels craft store with a half price coupon total cost $3.00. It is heat activated glue. Attached a two inch piece to each corner using an iron for 90 seconds and no more flapping. Looks good too.

Apr 1, 2012 | 02:29 PM

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What diameter???

1/4-20 ROD. I did this in 07 when I first got my Z06 and it works good!

Apr 1, 2012 | 02:31 PM

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switchplanner

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I tried the 1/4" wood dowel and it still flew all over the place with the top off and the windows down. Took it out and may try the velcro method mentioned above.

Apr 1, 2012 | 02:38 PM

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Cool idea w velcro

Apr 1, 2012 | 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by switchplanner

I tried the 1/4" wood dowel and it still flew all over the place with the top off and the windows down. Took it out and may try the velcro method mentioned above.

Wood dowel is too light get the metal 1/4-20 rod.

Apr 1, 2012 | 05:57 PM

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Bill Dearborn

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Originally Posted by switchplanner

I tried the 1/4" wood dowel and it still flew all over the place with the top off and the windows down. Took it out and may try the velcro method mentioned above.

For the two minutes it takes to remove the cover and reinstall it why bother?

Bill