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Old 05-16-2003, 12:21 AM
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convertible tops

Ok this is my first question to the board, so bear with me if someone else has already asked this question, I didnt find it in the archives so here goes.

Does anyone have a sure way of lowering the top on thier verts. I always spend about five minutes or so trying to get the plastic window to fold right, and when I think I got, it still goes up with som type of crease. Does anyone else have this problem and how can I fix it? Thanks guys hope this post is in the right place.
Old 05-16-2003, 08:32 AM
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I don't even bother, there is no real way that I know of to NOT get a crease. Just be sure the window is clean and you should be good. Mine always has a crease but when I put the top up and the hot sun warms the plastic it goes away for the most part but not totally.
Old 05-16-2003, 01:54 PM
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Yeah, pretty much impossible not to get at least some crease in it, since the top folds right where the window sits.
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u gotta just deal with the little probs verts have........

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Old 05-16-2003, 03:56 PM
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like buying new wheels insted of gettin a new top....

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Old 05-16-2003, 04:04 PM
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must be a camaro only thing, i never have a crease in my rear window. of course, i am the master pimp of the universe
Old 05-16-2003, 06:18 PM
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IROCDAN...looking good there. Is that dropped? What'd you use?
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jamex springs, i think 1 1/4" drop.......btw thanks

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Old 05-19-2003, 03:48 PM
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Mine creases from time to time. As stated, its just the price you pay for the"Rag Top Coolness Factor".

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