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Porschebreath · 11-03-2015, 07:28 PM

Notice the rubber strip showing where the back of the top meets the trunk area.

Porschebreath · 11-03-2015, 07:32 PM

Any ideas?

Porschebreath · 11-03-2015, 10:37 PM

Does this look normal ?.

LastGen5 · 11-03-2015, 10:48 PM

I just snapped a quick photo of mine. I don't see this bulge...

Porschebreath · 11-03-2015, 11:19 PM

Thanks,the rear part of my top seems to be loose

Smokin19 · 11-04-2015, 06:00 AM

Something is wrong, mine looks like Lastgen5's top.

'11 cyber grey vert · 11-04-2015, 06:06 AM

yes, typically when you have a bent or broken 5th bow, it causes the back seal not to be flush with the back deck lid as illustrated in Lastgen5's pic.

This was one of the problem areas with some of the 2011 and 2012 convertibles...

the other area of concern on the 2011 is the water bag and drain tubes...the bag was redesigned and drains better and less problematic.

I would get GM Corporate involved for some assistance with the costs perhaps...you are probably out of warranty....but this is a now known problem with the earlier 5th gen convertibles.

The tops are repairable but you must have experienced techs working on these....otherwise it will be a hack job and will be problematic still.

Whomever works on your top, make sure they have succesfully repaired several....ask lots of questions...move on to the next shop if you don't like the answers.

Porschebreath · 11-04-2015, 07:05 AM

Thanks. Putting the car away soon , will have to wait till spring.

Baba · 11-04-2015, 07:06 AM

This is what my top (still) looks like. It's nice and snug in the back with a little gap around the back corners. Top is tight as a drum and have never had any type of top / water / moisture issues.

ToddB · 11-10-2015, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by '11 cyber grey vert

yes, typically when you have a bent or broken 5th bow, it causes the back seal not to be flush with the back deck lid as illustrated in Lastgen5's pic.

This was one of the problem areas with some of the 2011 and 2012 convertibles...

the other area of concern on the 2011 is the water bag and drain tubes...the bag was redesigned and drains better and less problematic.

I would get GM Corporate involved for some assistance with the costs perhaps...you are probably out of warranty....but this is a now known problem with the earlier 5th gen convertibles.

The tops are repairable but you must have experienced techs working on these....otherwise it will be a hack job and will be problematic still.

Whomever works on your top, make sure they have succesfully repaired several....ask lots of questions...move on to the next shop if you don't like the answers.

I fixed my 2011 in 2012 myself. It is complicated but doable. I posted a thread on in a while ago. Search 5th bow pictures

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11-03-2015, 07:28 PM	#1
Porschebreath Drives: 2011 Camaro SS RS Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Buffalo ny Posts: 71	Is this what the 5th bow issue looks like? Notice the rubber strip showing where the back of the top meets the trunk area. Attached Images

11-03-2015, 07:32 PM	#2
Porschebreath Drives: 2011 Camaro SS RS Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Buffalo ny Posts: 71	Not sure if something came undone Any ideas? Attached Images

11-03-2015, 10:48 PM	#4
LastGen5 Manual Guy - Until Now... Drives: 2018 ZL1 A10 Join Date: May 2015 Location: Sugar Land, TX Posts: 120 View My Garage	I just snapped a quick photo of mine. I don't see this bulge... Attached Images

11-04-2015, 06:00 AM	#6
Smokin19 Drives: 19' ZL1 A10, w/pdr Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: S.W. ohio Posts: 1,555	Something is wrong, mine looks like Lastgen5's top. __________________ BTR Stg II cam w/ 38% fuel lobe, ARH 2" headers into 3" w/cats, AWE Touring, Kong X port, Weapon X triple ht exchangers, NW 103, Rotofab big gulp, DSX lowside, TCM tune, BMR Lockout, Mustang dyno 720 rwhp, 634 rwtq on 93 pump.

11-04-2015, 07:06 AM	#9
Baba Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT RS Convertible Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: USAREUR, CONUS/DOD-A, VA Posts: 1,745	This is what my top (still) looks like. It's nice and snug in the back with a little gap around the back corners. Top is tight as a drum and have never had any type of top / water / moisture issues. __________________ 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."

11-03-2015, 10:37 PM	#3
Porschebreath Drives: 2011 Camaro SS RS Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Buffalo ny Posts: 71	Does this look normal ?.

11-03-2015, 11:19 PM	#5
Porschebreath Drives: 2011 Camaro SS RS Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Buffalo ny Posts: 71	Thanks,the rear part of my top seems to be loose

11-04-2015, 06:06 AM	#7
'11 cyber grey vert "SHARK" Born Apr.26,2011 Drives: 2011 CGM 2LT/RS Convertible Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mississauga,Ontario Posts: 870	yes, typically when you have a bent or broken 5th bow, it causes the back seal not to be flush with the back deck lid as illustrated in Lastgen5's pic. This was one of the problem areas with some of the 2011 and 2012 convertibles... the other area of concern on the 2011 is the water bag and drain tubes...the bag was redesigned and drains better and less problematic. I would get GM Corporate involved for some assistance with the costs perhaps...you are probably out of warranty....but this is a now known problem with the earlier 5th gen convertibles. The tops are repairable but you must have experienced techs working on these....otherwise it will be a hack job and will be problematic still. Whomever works on your top, make sure they have succesfully repaired several....ask lots of questions...move on to the next shop if you don't like the answers.

11-04-2015, 07:05 AM	#8
Porschebreath Drives: 2011 Camaro SS RS Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Buffalo ny Posts: 71	Thanks. Putting the car away soon , will have to wait till spring.