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BTY, I love this sticky thread!
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I used to think I'd want to live on the coast. Not so much any more. Sure is nice to visit though.
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I also find it curious that they put "Hold" under the trunk icon but not under the top icon.... the one that REALLY requires a long/constant hold for operation... just saying!!
On the engineering thought side, I would vote for an "auto" top operation..... one press and the cycle is completed..... detection of course if something interfered with operation.... like our windows or garage door opener..... not beyond doing safely and easily by GM engineers....smile....LK
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On the engineering thought side, I would vote for an "auto" top operation..... one press and the cycle is completed..... detection of course if something interfered with operation.... like our windows or garage door opener..... not beyond doing safely and easily by GM engineers....smile....LK
Just one additional note on the Smarttop (Mods4Cars). Along with the ability to raise and lower the top with the Fob, this mod also can change the operation of the interior button to make it just one-touch up or down rather than needing to hold it. Pretty cool! [PS: I'm not associated with these guys, but this is just the best mod yet for a vert!
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The reason I'm asking all these questions is because the car did not come from the factory capable of raising the top remotely. If you bought it used, then that would explain why you can raise it remotely; the previous owner installed a SmarTop.
Just trying to get to the bottom of it, so that someone perusing this thread in the future won't think their car is broken if they can't put the top up remotely.
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Just one additional note on the Smarttop (Mods4Cars). Along with the ability to raise and lower the top with the Fob, this mod also can change the operation of the interior button to make it just one-touch up or down rather than needing to hold it. Pretty cool! [PS: I'm not associated with these guys, but this is just the best mod yet for a vert! ]
]$439....
http://www.mods4cars.com/sms/shop/in...de=view&id=151
vs.$329 for Volvo.....
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Gary, we only visit during the fall and winter when you can rent a condo for peanuts, and the pace is much slower. Like you we have thought of buying here, but the summer crowds, the heat and humidity, along with the quite high taxes, association fees, and flood insurance just doesn't make it that attractive. We just 3 1/2 hours away, so it an easy run.
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