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xk49 · 06-01-2015, 09:46 AM

I'm so paranoid that someone is going to mess with my car when I'm out that I always put the top up when I leave the car unattended. That's a major pain in the butt as I like having the tonneau cover on when the top is down and taking that on and off is annoying.

Do other people just leave their tops down?

I know there are a lot of factors like where the car is being parked, how long your going to be gone, threatening thunder clouds, etc., but I think I'm being overly cautious.

Bizaro · 06-01-2015, 10:15 AM

When I had my grandsport I would always put the top up if the car was left unattended for more than 5 minutes alot of crazy jealous people out there.

1fastmf · 06-01-2015, 10:26 AM

I would be more worried about a bird taking a crap on my interior then some one messing with the car. Top up

Ryanbabz71 · 06-01-2015, 10:43 AM

10 mins or less usually leave top down

Ryan

trashmanssd · 06-01-2015, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1fastmf

I would be more worried about a bird taking a crap on my interior then some one messing with the car. Top up

Or dust or leaves or trash blowing in. Hell I wont leave a window open i hate dust.

NYCamOwner · 06-01-2015, 11:49 AM

Now see, I am the other way. If I am going in somewhere, and I know the weather is not going to be an issue, then I leave the top down, windows up, and locked. I have gone hiking for a few hours with the car this way, and have not had a problem. Of course, I probably will now that I mentioned that ;>) I am somewhat leaning towards buying one of those covers that fit the car with the convertible top down, there is a separate thread on it.. Looks kind of interesting and to the OP, it may be your answer.
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=353958

Baba · 06-01-2015, 11:57 AM

If I'm on post, I'm fairly comfortable with leaving the top down. However, when I'm making a run to the local supermarket or drug store, I'll usually put the top up.

OP: I don't think you're being overly cautious at all. There are just too many people who, for some reason, have to mess with someone else's belongings.

And, yes, definitely what NYCamOwner stated above. If leaving the top down, windows up and doors locked - always!

seven · 06-01-2015, 12:05 PM

I use to have t tops back in the day. Always put tops on unless at store I could view my car at all times and I had alarm with motion sensor so if someone reached in it went off.

iCandi · 06-01-2015, 01:14 PM

Definitely depends on where it will be parked and for how long.

I like to leave the top down and, as mentioned above, windows are up and the doors are locked. I've never had a problem. I don't keep anything visibly laying around the interior either.

I do have one of those interior covers as well though. I like to use it if I'm going to be parked for awhile with the top down, mostly because the seats get extremely hot with the sun beating down on it.

sbubbaklein · 06-01-2015, 01:28 PM

I don't leave anything valuable in the car and usually leave the top down. I would rather something be stolen than some one damage the canvas top. That top is worth about $1K and another $1K in labor to replace. With all of the top problems, I would rather not have any work being done on the top. Mine is kind of a garage queen with only 19K miles on it and it being a 2011.

LBreezie · 06-01-2015, 01:30 PM

If I am at my family's house or my house top down.
If I am in a store where I can see my car at all times yeah I'll leave the top down.
If I am in a place of buisness, or can't see the car, or am going to be more than 5 mins I will put top up.

But honestly my car is a DD and the only time I put the top down is if I'm in that mood or have girls with me. Even then they complain about their hair lol

kevinw · 06-01-2015, 08:59 PM

I am like the op, if I have the tonneu on, I don't want to put the top up. frankly, if I am only going to be gone a half hour to an hour, I leave top down, roll windows up and lock the car. I have done this at walmart.
but a lot depends on time of day, and where you are going too.
probably at night, a person could leave it down without as much worries as being dark and a black car, it wont be as noticeable. a lot is just using common sense and know where you are taking the car.

ChevyAV03 · 06-01-2015, 11:49 PM

Top down unless I know it's going to rain. There are more expensive cars that leave theirs down as well. Mine stays in a garage at home and is not a daily driver. If someone wanted to steal my car it wouldn't be hard to do being a rag top. not much protection top up or down. I never leave anything valuable in the car except the car itself.

Trunk won't open when the doors are locked and the glove box you can lock as well. So you have places to store stuff with the top down. just don't leave it in the easy to access areas.

adamsafe · 06-02-2015, 10:58 AM

Otherwise, for 30 min or less, you should be OK. I usually top it if longer or weather unpredictable.

06-01-2015, 09:46 AM	#1
xk49 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS L99 RJT Convertible Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: NH Posts: 306	Leaving The Top Down? I'm so paranoid that someone is going to mess with my car when I'm out that I always put the top up when I leave the car unattended. That's a major pain in the butt as I like having the tonneau cover on when the top is down and taking that on and off is annoying. Do other people just leave their tops down? I know there are a lot of factors like where the car is being parked, how long your going to be gone, threatening thunder clouds, etc., but I think I'm being overly cautious. __________________ Flowmaster Force II Axle back, Kooks LT's and Highflow Cats, Oracle Side Makers, BC Coilovers, E-Force Supercharger, Rotofab Intake, HexVents, ACS T4 Splitter/Rockers/Wind Deflectors, Aeroforce dual pod, Autometer boost/WB analog gauges, MRR M228 20x10 20x11 Nitto Invo 275/315's, CDC Sport Bar, Tuned by Slowhawk Performance.

06-01-2015, 10:43 AM	#4
Ryanbabz71 Drives: 2018 Hyper Blue 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Brownsburg, Indiana Posts: 6,231 View My Garage	10 mins or less usually leave top down Ryan __________________ Ryan * 2018 1SS 1LE Camaro Hyper Blue Metallic Car Build: http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showth...0#post10049680

06-01-2015, 11:49 AM	#6
NYCamOwner "Katy" Drives: 2014 2LT A6 'Vert Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Western New York Posts: 1,076 View My Garage	Now see, I am the other way. If I am going in somewhere, and I know the weather is not going to be an issue, then I leave the top down, windows up, and locked. I have gone hiking for a few hours with the car this way, and have not had a problem. Of course, I probably will now that I mentioned that ;>) I am somewhat leaning towards buying one of those covers that fit the car with the convertible top down, there is a separate thread on it.. Looks kind of interesting and to the OP, it may be your answer. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=353958 __________________ 2014 Black 2LT Convertible Elite Engineering Catch Can, Vitesse Throttle Controller, CAI Cold Air Intake Possible next mods: Throttle Body Exhaust Upstate C5 Member No, that is not me in the avatar..... I just love hot girls and hot cars.... or hot girls IN hot cars....

06-01-2015, 11:57 AM	#7
Baba Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT RS Convertible Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: USAREUR, CONUS/DOD-A, VA Posts: 1,745	If I'm on post, I'm fairly comfortable with leaving the top down. However, when I'm making a run to the local supermarket or drug store, I'll usually put the top up. OP: I don't think you're being overly cautious at all. There are just too many people who, for some reason, have to mess with someone else's belongings. And, yes, definitely what NYCamOwner stated above. If leaving the top down, windows up and doors locked - always! __________________ 2011 Camaro 2LT RS Convertible Summit White Black Leather 3 Pedals Build Date: 06/27/2011 Purchased: 07/30/2011 Title Received: 08/15/2011 1984 Camaro (3rd Gen.): Traded: 1987 "Meet the new boss. Same as the old boss." Last edited by Baba; 06-02-2015 at 07:42 AM.

06-01-2015, 12:05 PM	#8
seven Drives: 2015 Camaro RS 2LT AGM Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 672	I use to have t tops back in the day. Always put tops on unless at store I could view my car at all times and I had alarm with motion sensor so if someone reached in it went off. __________________ 2015 RS Camaro 2LT with Sunroof, Performance Exhaust, Ground Effects, Tinted Windows, LED Fog Lights(DD), CAI Cold Air Intake, Ghosted Side Markers(Showstopper), Elite Catch Can, Xpel & SunTek PPF, Replica Z28 High Wing Spoiler, ZL1 Replica Wheels(Satin Black Factory Reproductions)

06-01-2015, 10:15 AM	#2
Bizaro Account Suspended Drives: 2015 Redhot 1LE Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Westchester NY Posts: 1,409	When I had my grandsport I would always put the top up if the car was left unattended for more than 5 minutes alot of crazy jealous people out there.

06-01-2015, 10:26 AM	#3
1fastmf Drives: SBM G8 Gt Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Chicago Posts: 206	I would be more worried about a bird taking a crap on my interior then some one messing with the car. Top up

06-01-2015, 01:14 PM	#9
iCandi Drives: 2012 2SS/RS vert m6 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Chestermere, Alberta Posts: 110	Definitely depends on where it will be parked and for how long. I like to leave the top down and, as mentioned above, windows are up and the doors are locked. I've never had a problem. I don't keep anything visibly laying around the interior either. I do have one of those interior covers as well though. I like to use it if I'm going to be parked for awhile with the top down, mostly because the seats get extremely hot with the sun beating down on it.

06-01-2015, 01:28 PM	#10
sbubbaklein Drives: early 2011 Camaro convertible Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: House Springs, Mo Posts: 2,002 View My Garage	I don't leave anything valuable in the car and usually leave the top down. I would rather something be stolen than some one damage the canvas top. That top is worth about $1K and another $1K in labor to replace. With all of the top problems, I would rather not have any work being done on the top. Mine is kind of a garage queen with only 19K miles on it and it being a 2011. __________________ Early 2011 LT Convertible, ZL1 bumper, hood, side skirts, belly pan and wheels, Truecarbon ECF hood extractor, K&N CAI, Elite catch can, Big Worm Bow Tie emblems, Jacfab bracket, Vitesse TC, BMR strut brace, BMR tunnel brace, NPP exhaust

06-01-2015, 01:30 PM	#11
LBreezie Drives: 2012 Camaro 45th anniversary Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: PA Posts: 1,027 View My Garage	If I am at my family's house or my house top down. If I am in a store where I can see my car at all times yeah I'll leave the top down. If I am in a place of buisness, or can't see the car, or am going to be more than 5 mins I will put top up. But honestly my car is a DD and the only time I put the top down is if I'm in that mood or have girls with me. Even then they complain about their hair lol

06-01-2015, 08:59 PM	#12
kevinw Drives: 2013 Black 2 LT vert Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: kansas city Posts: 1,765	I am like the op, if I have the tonneu on, I don't want to put the top up. frankly, if I am only going to be gone a half hour to an hour, I leave top down, roll windows up and lock the car. I have done this at walmart. but a lot depends on time of day, and where you are going too. probably at night, a person could leave it down without as much worries as being dark and a black car, it wont be as noticeable. a lot is just using common sense and know where you are taking the car.

06-01-2015, 11:49 PM	#13
ChevyAV03 Drives: 03 Z71 AV PM; 14 Convert 2ss/rs AGM Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: PA/SC Posts: 72 View My Garage	Top down unless I know it's going to rain. There are more expensive cars that leave theirs down as well. Mine stays in a garage at home and is not a daily driver. If someone wanted to steal my car it wouldn't be hard to do being a rag top. not much protection top up or down. I never leave anything valuable in the car except the car itself. Trunk won't open when the doors are locked and the glove box you can lock as well. So you have places to store stuff with the top down. just don't leave it in the easy to access areas.

06-02-2015, 10:58 AM	#14
adamsafe Drives: 2014 2SS Manual Vert Join Date: May 2015 Location: United States Posts: 9	Put your EZPass in locked glove box Otherwise, for 30 min or less, you should be OK. I usually top it if longer or weather unpredictable.