Still getting the wear hole along the sides. - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Jfoster · 06-08-2014, 05:56 PM

I noticed after our last trip (1200 miles)with the top down, the wear hole was forming again on the right side. I repositioned the two screws for the headliner, but I think the plastic tab was/is the culprit. With the top almost folded up, the wear mark lined up perfectly (could be wrong). With a file, I filed the point down about a good 1/8 or a tad more. Maybe this will fix it......Other than that the '11 is doing great on the original top.

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95birdible · 06-08-2014, 06:07 PM

If you are still under warranty, bring it in and get the top replaced. Along with the replacement, request the new water bag. Then ask for a component coverage warranty. And join the class action suit against GM for their faulty tops and leaky water bags.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/226942550693692/

95birdible · 06-08-2014, 06:07 PM

Also, they may refuse to honor the warranty since you took matters into your own hands and modified the top.

Jfoster · 06-08-2014, 06:27 PM

I appreciate it, the warranty just ran out. The main issue was to stop it before it rubbed through.

95birdible · 06-08-2014, 09:26 PM

I would still bring it in and see what they say. And I would join in the lawsuit. It can only help you out long term.

EM1/SS · 06-09-2014, 02:53 PM

Mine looked like that. I had my top replaced about a month before it went out of warranty.

Ruebernard · 06-09-2014, 07:58 PM

I'm in the process of getting the canvas top replaced. Though, it's not an easy process, you should press the issue with your dealer. I'm fortunate the dealer I'm working with is pretty reasonable. Your bargaining chip is that this happened while the car was under warranty.

06-08-2014, 05:56 PM	#1
Jfoster Drives: 2016 GT vert. Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: La Posts: 198	Still getting the wear hole along the sides. I noticed after our last trip (1200 miles)with the top down, the wear hole was forming again on the right side. I repositioned the two screws for the headliner, but I think the plastic tab was/is the culprit. With the top almost folded up, the wear mark lined up perfectly (could be wrong). With a file, I filed the point down about a good 1/8 or a tad more. Maybe this will fix it......Other than that the '11 is doing great on the original top.

06-08-2014, 06:07 PM	#2
95birdible Drives: 2012 1SS Camaro Convertible Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Blaine, MN Posts: 1,674	If you are still under warranty, bring it in and get the top replaced. Along with the replacement, request the new water bag. Then ask for a component coverage warranty. And join the class action suit against GM for their faulty tops and leaky water bags. https://www.facebook.com/groups/226942550693692/ __________________ 2012 1SS Crystal Red Convertible "Cherry Bomb" Winner of the #NameThatCamaro Spring Special Edition "Green Flash"

06-08-2014, 06:07 PM	#3
95birdible Drives: 2012 1SS Camaro Convertible Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Blaine, MN Posts: 1,674	Also, they may refuse to honor the warranty since you took matters into your own hands and modified the top. __________________ 2012 1SS Crystal Red Convertible "Cherry Bomb" Winner of the #NameThatCamaro Spring Special Edition "Green Flash"

06-08-2014, 09:26 PM	#5
95birdible Drives: 2012 1SS Camaro Convertible Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Blaine, MN Posts: 1,674	I would still bring it in and see what they say. And I would join in the lawsuit. It can only help you out long term. __________________ 2012 1SS Crystal Red Convertible "Cherry Bomb" Winner of the #NameThatCamaro Spring Special Edition "Green Flash"

06-09-2014, 02:53 PM	#6
EM1/SS Drives: 11 2SS/RS M6 vert Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: NSB, FL Posts: 705	Mine looked like that. I had my top replaced about a month before it went out of warranty. __________________ LSA supercharger, Borla S-Type cat back, BMR/ Pedders Suspension, Kooks stepped LT's, GM 3.91, and RDP tune.

06-08-2014, 06:27 PM	#4
Jfoster Drives: 2016 GT vert. Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: La Posts: 198	I appreciate it, the warranty just ran out. The main issue was to stop it before it rubbed through.

06-09-2014, 07:58 PM	#7
Ruebernard Drives: 2017 GRT 2SS/RS M6 Vert Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Oro Valley Posts: 1,200 View My Garage	I'm in the process of getting the canvas top replaced. Though, it's not an easy process, you should press the issue with your dealer. I'm fortunate the dealer I'm working with is pretty reasonable. Your bargaining chip is that this happened while the car was under warranty. __________________ If it were more fun, it would be illegal!