Convertible Sub Section
3rd Gear
Joined: Nov 2012
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Regarding Convertibles....
I'm very pleased to find this thread. Out of 4 that I've owned, three were convertibles. I simply prefer them and really like the C7 system of lowering the top. No latches, the car can be moving slowly to activate the mechanism. It's handy when heading into the driveway and garage after a cruise.
I also enjoy visuals of the various color combinations that people own.
Keep the thread!!
I also enjoy visuals of the various color combinations that people own.
Keep the thread!!
Le Mans Master
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 7,137
Likes: 3,176
From: Kannapolis MA.
Super Convenient Yes.But a common sense spin here:
I know the top is Designed to close up to 35 mphr.Crazy,Huh..With the perfect road conditions.That thing would never close right in my local roads.It would be Racked Bad.
Well,I believe why add a chance of a issue.
That top will stay tighter,close better and less of any issues if vehicle stays still.To me it's worth the pull over and Stop or not move when operating the top.
Their is also hydraulic lines in the assembly.Not worth the misery with a problem down the Road.
Happy Top Down Sunny Days Everyone
Last edited by DALE#3; Nov 3, 2018 at 10:03 AM.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 1,048
Likes: 300
From: FL
WELCOME TO THE FORUM
Super Convenient Yes.But a common sense spin here:
I know the top is Designed to close up to 35 mphr.Crazy,Huh..With the perfect road conditions.That thing would never close right in my local roads.It would be Racked Bad.
Well,I believe why add a chance of a issue.
That top will stay tighter,close better and less of any issues if vehicle stays still.To me it's worth the pull over and Stop or not move when operating the top.
Their is also hydraulic lines in the assembly.Not worth the misery with a problem down the Road.
Happy Top Down Sunny Days Everyone
Super Convenient Yes.But a common sense spin here:
I know the top is Designed to close up to 35 mphr.Crazy,Huh..With the perfect road conditions.That thing would never close right in my local roads.It would be Racked Bad.
Well,I believe why add a chance of a issue.
That top will stay tighter,close better and less of any issues if vehicle stays still.To me it's worth the pull over and Stop or not move when operating the top.
Their is also hydraulic lines in the assembly.Not worth the misery with a problem down the Road.
Happy Top Down Sunny Days Everyone
Team Owner
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 26,216
Likes: 4,345
From: Chirper Island
It does not open or close in the same manner as the C6 top, so most of the same considerations aren't even a concern.
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