Question for those that had 5th Bow Problem;

[Bodih]

Well, I've had the car back for a week now and everything seems fine so far. New WMB and 5th bow. I've been cycling the top every chance I get to wring out the system. It been warm here lately (high 80's), and my problem with the 5th bow seemed to occur at cooler temps (mid 50's). I believe it was the water management bag that caused the bow breaks. The old design was too small, and the material is not pliable enough at cooler temps to fit the top adequately. Time will tell.
I like the fit of my current top, and since the bulletins were performed, I've had no wear problems. I pray there are no more issues as I drive the last 5K miles of my warranty...

[Angrybird 12]

Originally Posted by Bodih

Well, I've had the car back for a week now and everything seems fine so far. New WMB and 5th bow. I've been cycling the top every chance I get to wring out the system. It been warm here lately (high 80's), and my problem with the 5th bow seemed to occur at cooler temps (mid 50's). I believe it was the water management bag that caused the bow breaks. The old design was too small, and the material is not pliable enough at cooler temps to fit the top adequately. Time will tell.
I like the fit of my current top, and since the bulletins were performed, I've had no wear problems. I pray there are no more issues as I drive the last 5K miles of my warranty...

keeping my fingers crossed for you, and everyone else with problems, and in fact for myself too.LOL

['11 cyber grey vert]

bodih,
good luck,I hope that your issues are now resolved.
I would agree with your assessment of the water bag.I think the original version is part of the complex problem on why the 5th bow fails and why the water bags leak.
I think the older bags held too much water(unable to drain out) or were not pliable enough to compress when roof retracted.
I had my 5th bow repaired and New water bag installed(with newer version) spring and summer 2012 and so far have held up.My vert is currently in winter storage so we will see if these components hold up again this year...time will tell..

[Bodih]

Originally Posted by Angrybird 12

keeping my fingers crossed for you, and everyone else with problems, and in fact for myself too.LOL

Originally Posted by '11 cyber grey vert

bodih,
good luck,I hope that your issues are now resolved.
I would agree with your assessment of the water bag.I think the original version is part of the complex problem on why the 5th bow fails and why the water bags leak.
I think the older bags held too much water(unable to drain out) or were not pliable enough to compress when roof retracted.
I had my 5th bow repaired and New water bag installed(with newer version) spring and summer 2012 and so far have held up.My vert is currently in winter storage so we will see if these components hold up again this year...time will tell..

Thanks guys. You're sure to hear from me if it happens again.

Still lovin' my car though...

[Angrybird 12]

Originally Posted by Bodih

Thanks guys. You're sure to hear from me if it happens again.

Still lovin' my car though...

Yeah I got out last weekend and was able to put the top down both Saturday and Sunday. You just can't beat these cars driving with the top down. And now with my new exhaust I have a bigger grin when driving...