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heymatt · 07-11-2012, 09:13 PM

Had to drop off the car at the dealership for an issue with the drivers seat. It decided to spit out a few bearings from the power seat track.
They notified me of the two outstanding recalls for my car. Air bag and the top enhancement.
I told them to go ahead with the airbag reprogram, but I did not want them to do the enhancement. The service writer seemed surprised, said that it was strongly recommended to do it.
I told him I was on the fence that this really was the right fix. I'm not having top problems, rub marks, pinches or tears. And that I watch the Camaro forums and was reading mixed reviews on the "fix".
I said that I had till 2014 according to the recall to have the work done.
He mentioned that they have done this a number of times and had to replace several tops due to problems with the tops.
At seven months of ownership, nearly 6k miles, and a lot of top cycles.
Am I being overly cautious?

theragtopguy · 07-11-2012, 09:39 PM

If it ain't broke, don't fix it.....that's what I say. Mine had it done and it is slightly better on the one side, but still rubs on the other. I had them document it last time I was in for service, but if/when I need a new top, I'm gonna insist on the new mechanism as well.

vanlieremead · 07-11-2012, 09:54 PM

I kind of agree. The OEM installation is the best.

Mick · 07-16-2012, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by heymatt

Am I being overly cautious?

I don't think so. I'm in the same boat as you...no problems with my top and I don't feel at all confident about the "enhancement" being the right or final fix for the top issue. Like you said, we have until 2014 to act on the recall.

brengeek · 07-16-2012, 01:22 PM

No, not overly cautious at all. I totally agree with the thought "if it ain't broke - don't fix it". Document everything and you may actually be one of the lucky ones

07-11-2012, 09:13 PM	#1
heymatt Drives: 2012 IBM 2SS Vert. Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Tequesta, Fl. Posts: 464	Top enhancement Had to drop off the car at the dealership for an issue with the drivers seat. It decided to spit out a few bearings from the power seat track. They notified me of the two outstanding recalls for my car. Air bag and the top enhancement. I told them to go ahead with the airbag reprogram, but I did not want them to do the enhancement. The service writer seemed surprised, said that it was strongly recommended to do it. I told him I was on the fence that this really was the right fix. I'm not having top problems, rub marks, pinches or tears. And that I watch the Camaro forums and was reading mixed reviews on the "fix". I said that I had till 2014 according to the recall to have the work done. He mentioned that they have done this a number of times and had to replace several tops due to problems with the tops. At seven months of ownership, nearly 6k miles, and a lot of top cycles. Am I being overly cautious? __________________ LS3/M6 K&N, VMAX throttle body, RX Catch Can, skip shift eliminator, DT shorties and Solo HFC, DRL harness and 5K LED DRL, ZL1 rear sway, waiting on front links!

07-11-2012, 09:39 PM	#2
theragtopguy Lifetime Phillies Fan Drives: Silver/Black '12 2LT 'Vert 6-speed Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Eastern Penns Woods Posts: 555	If it ain't broke, don't fix it.....that's what I say. Mine had it done and it is slightly better on the one side, but still rubs on the other. I had them document it last time I was in for service, but if/when I need a new top, I'm gonna insist on the new mechanism as well. __________________ Phillies Baseball, Hot Dogs, Apple Pie and Chevrolet!!!!

07-16-2012, 01:22 PM	#5
brengeek Not a dude. Drives: 2012 45th 2ss/rs Join Date: May 2011 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 798 View My Garage	No, not overly cautious at all. I totally agree with the thought "if it ain't broke - don't fix it". Document everything and you may actually be one of the lucky ones __________________

07-11-2012, 09:54 PM	#3
vanlieremead Chris Drives: 2011 2SS RS Jewel Red 6.2L Vert Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Cave Creek, AZ Posts: 171 View My Garage	I kind of agree. The OEM installation is the best.