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2011WhiteSS · 12-29-2014, 05:52 AM

When storing a convertible is it best to store it with the top up or down?
Also would it be better to store up and not latch it?

Thanks

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Ryanbabz71 · 12-29-2014, 07:34 AM

Up

Why wouldn't you latch it?

Ryan

2011WhiteSS · 12-29-2014, 07:53 AM

Didn't know if it would be better for the top material not to be stretched that last bit when you latch it.

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SCHUSS · 12-29-2014, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by 2011WhiteSS

Didn't know if it would be better for the top material not to be stretched that last bit when you latch it.

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My thought too. I don't latch it. Don't know if that is correct or not.

DwRed1LTV6 · 12-29-2014, 08:31 AM

I had a Cavalier ( i know the material and such are different but), i left the top down for several months.
It was jammed and wouldnt come all the way closed ( latched)
When i got it fixed in the spring there was a good 2 inch gap or more.

My Vote is Up and Latched all winter long !
guess you could say treat your top as if it was a
coupe and help keep out un wanted winter residents ! or is that rodents

2011WhiteSS · 12-29-2014, 08:54 AM

It's under a cover in heated garage so no rodents inside but my 4yr old. (Hopefully lol)

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95birdible · 12-29-2014, 05:36 PM

Every convertible I have had since 87 has always been stored with the top up and latched and the windows cracked a 1/2 inch. That way the air can flow through the interior and no moisture will accumulate.

Bud 1LE 2SS RS · 12-29-2014, 06:54 PM

Got mine last year in April and only had the top down a few times and stored with it up latched.
Same this year with the windows up and covered.
Heated garage so not worried about critters getting in and making a home.

2011WhiteSS · 12-29-2014, 07:19 PM

Good idea about windows being cracked a little bit.

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ssfox · 12-29-2014, 08:20 PM

Windows cracked a bit. May be good idea?
Going to give that a try now.

kevinw · 12-29-2014, 08:29 PM

i would never leave a vert top down more than 2 or 3 days max. before i bought mine, i called Haartz directly and they said no more than 3 days. so, leave the top up, and latched and i would probably clean it good and apply eithe 303 or Ragg top. keep a lint bruch handy too.

brwk · 12-31-2014, 08:18 AM

Up and latched is never an issue but down causes all kinds of things like sunburn, windburn, rain showers, extreme smiles, etc....

Ryanbabz71 · 01-02-2015, 05:33 PM

If your worried about moisture in your garage let me suggest this

I keep a few of these in the garage. They are inexpensive and do collect moisture. They also sell different sizes

Ryan

12-29-2014, 05:52 AM	#1
2011WhiteSS Drives: 2011 White 2SS Join Date: May 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 408	Convertible storage When storing a convertible is it best to store it with the top up or down? Also would it be better to store up and not latch it? Thanks Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

12-29-2014, 07:34 AM	#2
Ryanbabz71 Drives: 2018 Hyper Blue 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Brownsburg, Indiana Posts: 6,231 View My Garage	Up Why wouldn't you latch it? Ryan __________________ Ryan * 2018 1SS 1LE Camaro Hyper Blue Metallic Car Build: http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showth...0#post10049680

12-29-2014, 08:31 AM	#5
DwRed1LTV6 Drives: '11 VR 2LT HHr Join Date: May 2011 Location: Gateway to the West Posts: 2,721	I had a Cavalier ( i know the material and such are different but), i left the top down for several months. It was jammed and wouldnt come all the way closed ( latched) When i got it fixed in the spring there was a good 2 inch gap or more. My Vote is Up and Latched all winter long ! guess you could say treat your top as if it was a coupe and help keep out un wanted winter residents ! or is that rodents __________________ 2011 Hhr Formerly known as Silver85IrocZ !!

12-29-2014, 05:36 PM	#7
95birdible Drives: 2012 1SS Camaro Convertible Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Blaine, MN Posts: 1,674	Every convertible I have had since 87 has always been stored with the top up and latched and the windows cracked a 1/2 inch. That way the air can flow through the interior and no moisture will accumulate. __________________ 2012 1SS Crystal Red Convertible "Cherry Bomb" Winner of the #NameThatCamaro Spring Special Edition "Green Flash"

12-29-2014, 06:54 PM	#8
Bud 1LE 2SS RS Drives: 2015 1LE Suspen 2SS RS Green Flash Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Litchfield Ct. Posts: 1,554 View My Garage	Got mine last year in April and only had the top down a few times and stored with it up latched. Same this year with the windows up and covered. Heated garage so not worried about critters getting in and making a home. __________________ SCJ NPP LS3 RGU B7J 5W8 KYU KTU WRS GM3 UV6 SLN NAV Bray-Krause Harness Bar Race Quip 6 point Harnesses

12-29-2014, 07:53 AM	#3
2011WhiteSS Drives: 2011 White 2SS Join Date: May 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 408	Didn't know if it would be better for the top material not to be stretched that last bit when you latch it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

12-29-2014, 08:54 AM	#6
2011WhiteSS Drives: 2011 White 2SS Join Date: May 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 408	It's under a cover in heated garage so no rodents inside but my 4yr old. (Hopefully lol) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

12-29-2014, 07:19 PM	#9
2011WhiteSS Drives: 2011 White 2SS Join Date: May 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 408	Good idea about windows being cracked a little bit. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

12-29-2014, 08:20 PM	#10
ssfox Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Vert Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Oshawa Posts: 235	Windows cracked a bit. May be good idea? Going to give that a try now. __________________ 2011 2SS/RS VERT Moroso Catch Can,K&N CAI,Apex Air Scoop & Washer Relocate,ZL1 Grille,GTO Clutch Rez, Frameless 2013 mirror. Tuned by MGS Performance

12-29-2014, 08:29 PM	#11
kevinw Drives: 2013 Black 2 LT vert Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: kansas city Posts: 1,765	i would never leave a vert top down more than 2 or 3 days max. before i bought mine, i called Haartz directly and they said no more than 3 days. so, leave the top up, and latched and i would probably clean it good and apply eithe 303 or Ragg top. keep a lint bruch handy too.

12-31-2014, 08:18 AM	#12
brwk Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Convertible - sold Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Maryland Posts: 136	Up and latched is never an issue but down causes all kinds of things like sunburn, windburn, rain showers, extreme smiles, etc....

01-02-2015, 05:33 PM	#13
Ryanbabz71 Drives: 2018 Hyper Blue 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Brownsburg, Indiana Posts: 6,231 View My Garage	If your worried about moisture in your garage let me suggest this I keep a few of these in the garage. They are inexpensive and do collect moisture. They also sell different sizes Ryan __________________ Ryan * 2018 1SS 1LE Camaro Hyper Blue Metallic Car Build: http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showth...0#post10049680