Corgidog1

I never park my car with the top down so I really don't see $439 of value in it for me. I'd rather get a super car cover or Lloyds floor mats for half the price.

eboggs_jkvl

Enjoy your mats!

I enjoy the SmartTop!


Elmer

kvozel

And I'm looking forward to enjoying mine as well.

str8six

I too would be interested in this little convenience gadget. While searching for a Canadian distributor I had a quick look at the install and programming guides on line.
For those who have it, does it come programmed and ready to go or do you need a laptop with internet access to plug in once installed and then program??
thanks,
Len

JonMN

I see you need to update occasionally . . . anyone know if it's Mac friendly?

Edit: looks like it is!

GM'er

I plugged it into a desktop via USB BEFORE I installed it in the car to make sure it had the latest firmware, and to set it up according to how I wanted it to work (window and ignition options). After updating, I installed it in the car and have not had to touch it since.

str8six

excellent. Thank you!

05XLRtoC7_San Diego

A lot of my trips are really quick- 5 minutes to the grocery store, Target, RedBox, etc.

Really encourages putting the top down even for short trips.
Same for raising the top. Before SmartTop I'd often park with the top down to run in and grab a few things- but would think in the back of my mind "I hope no one is messing with my car". This way you can tap once as you are getting out of the car- and top is up before you even walk into the store.

Super handy walking up to your car on a hot day- top is down before you even get there.
I had tried holding down using the factory remote option (before SmartTop) and it was horrible- often would fail mid process- so totally worthless.

Have had a few times when rain started suddenly while driving with the top down. Could just tap once- and keep both hands on the steering wheel and focus on driving.

The convenience is well worth the $$$

Z06NJ

Why can't this feature be included in the myChevrolet app???????????

JonMN

Just joined the club today. Programmed first and then installed. Wow, is this a nice mod!

kvozel

Finally installed yesterday. In and done very quickly. Only one casualty. One of the fastener rivets broker when trying to reinsert. I guess it actually got damaged pulling it out. I then finished it off trying to put it back in.

Oh well.

Red Mist Rulz

Agree completely. I get in the car, start the engine, then hit the top down button. Instead of sitting there like a dunce while the top moves, I can put on the seatbelt, swap my regular glasses for my sunglasses, and start backing out of the garage. When I get home, I reverse that process while the top moves. When I park somewhere else, I don't have to wait for the top to finish moving before I get out of the car, and I can get in the car while the top is still going down.

Are any of these things necessary? No, but they sure are convenient. And if we only bought things that were "necessary," we'd be driving Toyota Corollas or Hyundais.

JonMN

Had mine in for a month now, and have to admit this is about the best mod yet. Hard to say what I like best--the one touch up/down using the dash button or the ability to exit the car first and then put the top up as I walk away from the car.


Another plus: With the standard fob buttons I very often would have the top-down motion interrupted as I walked to the car. So far Smarttop has been 100% accurate both up and down. Programming and updating has been via my Mac.

robert miller

For 500.00 I just don't see the cost at all.

eboggs_jkvl

I do a lot of shows here in Florida. Being able to push a button and get the top up AND the windows closed from my RKE is worth every penny of the cost. We get pop up rain pretty damn fast down here and seconds count when you're trying to keep the inside presentable.

Elmer

cvwb

Mine has been in use the longest since it was developed on my car. I use it all the time and can't imagine being without it. Pushing and holding the dash button or key fob might not seem to be much of an inconvenience until you get used to having this - then you can't imagine ever going back. Totally worth it in my view.

cvwb

I also noticed they still have a 5% discount using promo code "m4cblog"

Red Mist Rulz

That price includes a Window Valet, which costs close to $150 by itself, so....

Red Mist Rulz

Liability. GM's lawyers want to make sure no one gets their fingers cut off when you walk away from the car with the top in motion.

GaryPitts

I just bought my car 3 weeks ago and it had this mod. I like having it. BUT, once I came out from work and the top was already down when I hadn't intended for it to be down and once I came out and the windows were down when they should have been up and locked. On my C6, sometimes I would come out and the trunk was popped open and I know it was because my fob squished up against my keys and pushed the button. How that can happen 3 to 5 times in succession I don't know, but it has me concerned about this happening when a rainstorm comes. Again, it's only been 3 weeks, but I am now watching it closely.