HTC problem
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I'm still getting an HTC regardless of reported top mechanism problems. But sort of funny, the only sunroof I've ever had fail mechanically was also supplied by Webasto - on a 1979 Mercedes I bought new. I thought it was unusual that the Webasto name was prominently displayed inside that car. The only other non-Mercedes brand name visible inside the car was Becker on the radio.
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Oh, wait, no they don't......
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More details would be nice, but glad they fixed the car.
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Top would go up ,once it was straight up and down it would bind on drivers side and could not fold up .Chevy tech said he found loose bolt that was hitting mechanism
stopping top from completely opening
stopping top from completely opening
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Not sure why he didn't just update that one.
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Not sure why the OP didn't post here, but his problem has been solved, and it was minor. Not a massive design flaw:
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...post1603448451
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...post1603448451
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Hmmmm....this is very interesting and somewhat concerning.
My 2005 XLR was very reliable- except for the retractable hardtop. All of the position sensors failed and had to be replaced.
Guess I'll wait a little while longer to see if there are continued C8 convertible top problems.
If you guys think finding C8 repair technicians is tough......finding XLR repair technicians + parts was impossible!
GM discontinued part supplies. It's one of the reasons I replaced it with my C7 convertible.
My 2005 XLR was very reliable- except for the retractable hardtop. All of the position sensors failed and had to be replaced.
Guess I'll wait a little while longer to see if there are continued C8 convertible top problems.
If you guys think finding C8 repair technicians is tough......finding XLR repair technicians + parts was impossible!
GM discontinued part supplies. It's one of the reasons I replaced it with my C7 convertible.
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I'm more concerned with potential heat issues with the area above the engine not having quite as much room to breath.
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Actually Tadge said it was easier to cool the HTC. Easier to control the airflow, force the air where you want it. With all the dead space over the engine in the coupe it’s actually harder to get the cooling air to flow exactly where you want it to. They are both able to accomplish it just fine, but he said it was easier to do in the HTC.
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Actually Tadge said it was easier to cool the HTC. Easier to control the airflow, force the air where you want it. With all the dead space over the engine in the coupe it’s actually harder to get the cooling air to flow exactly where you want it to. They are both able to accomplish it just fine, but he said it was easier to do in the HTC.
