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Old Dec 3, 2018 | 10:28 PM
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Originally Posted by SilverGhost
Does this apply to Vette Verts too? here's the story about the 'ro vert top that Chevy copied when designing the C7, (and did away with a perfectly operating manual top option, good for all temps)

Camaro won't let you put the top down in cold weather.

I've used mine in 35 degree weather never see that message, I was worried more about my tires in low temps......unless it's raining I always drive topless
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Old Dec 9, 2018 | 12:00 PM
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Old Dec 9, 2018 | 10:29 PM
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Oppps....posted this earlier this week, but under the wrong section....was wondering if you guys could help.....

My 2015 convertible top has started a very annoying creaking noise directly above my head when the top is up.
The 3 year bumper-to-bumper warranty is over. I have the GM Protection Protection Plan warranty (with $100 deductible), but I'm not sure if covers items like this since "convertible top assemblies" are listed as an "Exclusion".

In doing some research, it appears that this could be the fix:
Service Bulletin (#17-NA-278 dated 8/29/17), which describes that some of the screws on the 3rd bow may have lost their torque and are to be replaced with larger screws.
Have any of you done this yourself? The part is $6/screw at my dealership x 6 screw. They said it would be about $90 in labor. I tried looking for the screws, but the access is a bit limited- even with the top lowered half-way
http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/...ving-1381.html

A few other posts on this forum have other suggestions (but they aren't exactly super descriptive)
amgman: "I sprayed a small amount of silicone lube on the top supports where they join at the base"

NASTYC7: "Just put 5/16 heat shrink tubing on post's and it stopped"

Thanks for any suggestions!
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Old Dec 13, 2018 | 10:10 AM
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thank you
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Old Dec 13, 2018 | 01:38 PM
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Just a little updating. Got an offer I couldn't refuse. Will be picking this one up Thursday at Criswell Chevrolet. It will almost be ready for the first oil change by the time I get her home. 2LT A8






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Old Dec 13, 2018 | 02:42 PM
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Congratulations!
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Old Dec 14, 2018 | 05:57 PM
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Unplugged and Topless at 47 Degrees with Crappy Skies.Seat Heat,No AC,Windows Up.
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Old Dec 14, 2018 | 09:54 PM
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Congratulation,
that is absolutly gorgeous .Best of luck and enjoy every mile😁
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Originally Posted by DALE#3
Unplugged and Topless at 47 Degrees with Crappy Skies.Seat Heat,No AC,Windows Up.
Down for the Photo
Windows up?

Jacket up, my friend! Crank the seats and heat.
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Old Dec 15, 2018 | 05:55 AM
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Originally Posted by owc6
Windows up?

Jacket up, my friend! Crank the seats and heat.
Actually a Hooded Sweat Shirt.That neck area hates cold.
Had neither,Had to Improvise
Any sympathy for the Honest.
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Originally Posted by DALE#3
Unplugged and Topless at 47 Degrees with Crappy Skies.Seat Heat,No AC,Windows Up.
Down for the Photo
Been there, done that. Sometimes people look at you a little funny, but I think it's more jealousy than anything else.

Beautiful car brother.
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Originally Posted by Rebel Yell
Been there, done that. Sometimes people look at you a little funny, but I think it's more jealousy than anything else.

Beautiful car brother.
Thanks Bud, For the Compliment That could be.Or is he on some type of Medication or lack their of
Actually more Concerned about the Flying Gulls Shitting inside the Car

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Old Dec 15, 2018 | 05:22 PM
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Originally Posted by DALE#3
Actually a Hooded Sweat Shirt.That neck area hates cold.
Had neither,Had to Improvise
Any sympathy for the Honest.
Always sympathetic to the honest, but no heat? I get the no seats, because not everyone has heated seats, but no (A/C ) heat? The dash vent heat on HI does work wonders in colder temps with the top down. The floor vents don't work as well as the dash vents in either cold or hot scenarios with the top down.
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Old Dec 16, 2018 | 10:29 AM
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Originally Posted by owc6
but no (A/C ) heat?
You caught that.I posted wrong.Of course no AC.Yes,The upper vents on with heat and lower also on Heat.
Sympathy needed also for not proofreading post

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Old Dec 16, 2018 | 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by CAB6
Gotta Luv those Boat Ramp Shots.Safe and close to the water on most ramps.
Nice Shot


This ramp not approved for Corvettes

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Originally Posted by Mello Yello Maizey


Wow Maizey, Spice Red with Yellow. That's too cool for school. My guess is that is a "one of".
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Wow Maizey, Spice Red with Yellow. That's too cool for school. My guess is that is a "one of".
Actually I found a ZR1 convertible with the same color combo in one of my FB car groups, but he also has the Spice Red top. It looks nice, but I'm glad I stuck with black.
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219 miles, 2019 White/Red/Black Convertible Top/NPP/2LT/Chrome/8-Speed Paddle...Incredible Car!!!




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