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modawg2k · 04-01-2011, 12:29 AM

I haven't read anywhere about this yet, so I figured I would ask: Does anybody else feel like you are going to break off that handle every time you go to twist it in order to close the roof??

Augie1978 · 04-01-2011, 06:32 AM

Yeh I kinda thought the same thing the first few times I turned it.

Bodih · 04-01-2011, 09:26 AM

It does take some getting used to, but it beats the old double levers.

Without Remorse · 04-01-2011, 09:29 AM

Yep, it feels like you are putting too much strain on the plastic. I haven't heard of one breaking though so

Number 3 · 04-01-2011, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Without Remorse

Yep, it feels like you are putting too much strain on the plastic. I haven't heard of one breaking though so

What plastic? I thought it was a die cast handle. It should be plenty tough enough and I can assure you, well tested.

Also I believe it is the same as on the Corvette convertible or at least very similar.

enVader · 04-01-2011, 10:21 AM

I haven't worried about the handle yet, it seems pretty sturdy.. But I do get nervous that I might hold the button too long and burn the motor when i reach the complete up or down position...

daddymike · 04-01-2011, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by enVader

I haven't worried about the handle yet, it seems pretty sturdy.. But I do get nervous that I might hold the button too long and burn the motor when i reach the complete up or down position...

Yeah, me too. I am not sure when to let go of the button...I think I hear a beep sometimes but not sure. I have not had too many opportunities to put the top down with this sucky Ohio weather the last week.

or the week to come.

OrangeVert · 04-01-2011, 11:58 AM

If it does break, hope it goes during warranty!

Without Remorse · 04-01-2011, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Number 3

What plastic? I thought it was a die cast handle. It should be plenty tough enough and I can assure you, well tested.

Also I believe it is the same as on the Corvette convertible or at least very similar.

I am not familiar with the die casting process but it feels and looks like plastic. Maybe it is just plastic surrounding the metal????

It wasn't a bash on the product, just an observation. I feel bad that it seems like I have angered #3. The thread and pictures of #3's Florida trip in the RJT Vert is the reason that I went with that color combo...

modawg2k · 04-01-2011, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by daddymike

Yeah, me too. I am not sure when to let go of the button...I think I hear a beep sometimes but not sure. I have not had too many opportunities to put the top down with this sucky Ohio weather the last week.

or the week to come.

It will be beep on the way down. You can let go after the beep and the motor will still be on for about another 2 seconds or so, but the job is complete.

enVader · 04-01-2011, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by modawg2k

It will be beep on the way down. You can let go after the beep and the motor will still be on for about another 2 seconds or so, but the job is complete.

That's good for down, but what about up? I'm nervous it will bang hard into the window frame..

modawg2k · 04-01-2011, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by enVader

That's good for down, but what about up? I'm nervous it will bang hard into the window frame..

The window frame? My windows roll down and there is only the front crossbar that it attaches to, is that what you mean?

enVader · 04-01-2011, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by modawg2k

The window frame? My windows roll down and there is only the front crossbar that it attaches to, is that what you mean?

Yep yep.. crossbar. Wasn't really sure what to call it but I have had them bang together.

modawg2k · 04-01-2011, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by enVader

Yep yep.. crossbar. Wasn't really sure what to call it but I have had them bang together.

Hmmmm.... I definitely wouldn't consider mine as banging together. I wonder if yours is operating different than mine.

04-01-2011, 12:29 AM	#1
modawg2k Drives: Topless 2SS/RS IOM Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 414 View My Garage	Ragtop Handle I haven't read anywhere about this yet, so I figured I would ask: Does anybody else feel like you are going to break off that handle every time you go to twist it in order to close the roof??

04-01-2011, 06:32 AM	#2
Augie1978 Drives: 2011 2SS RS Vert Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central Illinois Posts: 621	Yeh I kinda thought the same thing the first few times I turned it. __________________ 2SS RS, Triple Black Vert, Manual, Hurst Shifter. American Racing Headers, Roto-Fab CAI

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Without Remorse Drives: 2011 2SS/RS RJT Convertible Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: North Carolina Posts: 375	Yep, it feels like you are putting too much strain on the plastic. I haven't heard of one breaking though so __________________ What is the one common thread in all of your failed relationships?

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enVader Yuma 5th Gen Camaro Club Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS, CGM Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Yuma, AZ Posts: 178 View My Garage	I haven't worried about the handle yet, it seems pretty sturdy.. But I do get nervous that I might hold the button too long and burn the motor when i reach the complete up or down position... __________________ Yuma 5th Gen Camaro Club http://www.facebook.com/Yuma5thGen

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Bodih I Got My Orange Crush Drives: it like I stoles it... Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 2,079	It does take some getting used to, but it beats the old double levers. __________________ My love is in league with the freeway. Its passion will ride, as the cities fly by, and the tail-lights dissolve in the coming of night. And the questions in thousands take flight ~Robert Plant - Big Log~ Last edited by Bodih; 04-01-2011 at 02:17 PM.

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