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tramtwo · 03-21-2012, 09:55 AM

If one picture is worth a thousand words lets see if we can give GM at least a million of em. Please easy on opinions, endorsements, rants, ideas, just post up the best photos of your tops... good, bad or indifferent and let the photos do the talking.

2SS/RS Built 4/2011
Purchased 8/2011
12000 Miles

comeinpeace · 03-21-2012, 10:15 AM

i voted unsatisfied- because i have owned and presently owned german convertibles
(my present one for over 22 yrs) and the tops have looked and worked flawlessly- so we all know that the technology is here- and has been around for years- this is not rocket science GM

Miraclewhip · 03-21-2012, 11:20 AM

I chose not satisfied, as my top has similiar problems, and all I can find is horror stories about having it replaced.

95birdible · 03-21-2012, 12:08 PM

I chose not satisfied. Pics I will post will be of the original top and replacement.
The first 2 are the original top. The second 3 are the replacement. The second one literally fell apart when I put it down at the dealership back in February. Came apart behind the rear window.

HIOFECR · 03-21-2012, 12:17 PM

Wow! I've been thinking of trading my coupe for a vert but now I'm seriously reconsidering!

Gio Bella · 03-21-2012, 12:24 PM

Wow,
I am amazed at what I have seen on this forum. Let me explain,
I purchased a brand new 2011 triple black SS 2 convertible from my Chevy Dealer in Fairfield Connecticut. I drove 4- 2012's and 2- 2011's (All Factory New) before picking the one I wanted. I picked my car up the day after Christmas, I bought this car after extensive research and many test drives with several Connecticut dealers. It is not my every day vehicle more for weekends and summer time to relive my youth. Here in Ct we have had a mild winter where I have had my top down at least 12 times. No wrinkles,
no leaks, no marks or wearing anywhere. After viewing the pictures of other convertibles I feel so bad for other owners.

Thanks for the heads up

Gio

tramtwo · 03-21-2012, 12:26 PM

Would love to see the photos of satisfied top owners tops. Please.

cam62 · 03-21-2012, 12:46 PM

I wasn't sure how to respond. I was completely unsatisfied with my 2011 so I based my answer on that.
After GM buyback and delivery of my 2012 I would have to say mostly sastisfied.

deryk · 03-21-2012, 01:03 PM

*knocking on wood*

Apart from rub marks and some wrinkling, I would say I'm mostly satisfied with mine.

Rollar · 03-21-2012, 01:14 PM

Wait. This thing has a top?!

Wantconvertible · 03-21-2012, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Miraclewhip

I chose not satisfied, as my top has similiar problems, and all I can find is horror stories about having it replaced.

Same feeling,I'm afraid to get my top replaced with a a top with greater issues,I'm going to wait it out

95birdible · 03-21-2012, 01:23 PM

I concur. If you have a good top. Please post pics of it, model year, and day it was built. It should be an interesting comparison

Baba · 03-21-2012, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tramtwo

Would love to see the photos of satisfied top owners tops. Please.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 95birdible

I concur. If you have a good top. Please post pics of it, model year, and day it was built. It should be an interesting comparison

Definitely good points / suggestions which I'll gladly try to help with. I'll try to upload some pics or even a video in a few hours from my iPhone. I'm also interested in seeing some stats on build dates / trim / types of issues.

typhoidfvr · 03-21-2012, 04:53 PM

Wish they would have done a hard top conv!!!

Rollar · 03-21-2012, 06:08 PM

I have only had mine for a week. So it still looks good. I can post pictures later. Are these issues impacting the 2012's too?

tramtwo · 03-22-2012, 09:09 AM

I wonder why it is so hard to get photos of the tops that people are satisfied with?! Members on this site are NOT shy about taking pictures of their cars.

Baba, your photos are way over compressed. But hey at least you are trying!

What gives?

Baba · 03-22-2012, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tramtwo

I wonder why it is so hard to get photos of the tops that people are satisfied with?! Members on this site are NOT shy about taking pictures of their cars.

Baba, your photos are way over compressed. But hey at least you are trying!

What gives?

Pssst...I'm going to let you in on a little secret...NO ONE has a top they're satisfied with. Those of us who say we do, well...it's a bold-faced lie because we're unable to face the horrible truth that, in fact, we don't...SSsshhhh... joking, of course.

I was concerned about size upload limits. I'll take these down and upload some larger, better quality pics up this evening.

babaron · 03-22-2012, 11:38 AM

Here's my top after 700miles mostly down. (1st pic is my little secret.

) Build date= May 12, 2011

deryk · 03-22-2012, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by babaron

Here's my top after 700miles mostly down. (1st pic is my little secret.

) Build date= May 12, 2011

Looks good. My car's in the shop now so I can't make any comparisons, but I'm having a hard time making that first pic out. You mind describing? Looks like some fantastic DIY work to prevent rub marks.

tramtwo · 03-22-2012, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by babaron

Here's my top after 700miles mostly down. (1st pic is my little secret.

) Build date= May 12, 2011

Looks like your fix is working for the rubmarks...

There is that classic wave happening over the drivers door though.

Tstorm180 · 03-22-2012, 11:48 AM

Yeah what is with that f'ing wave? Though i'll take the wave if they can fix the rubmarks. Looks like babaron used a bit of foam and painters tape.

I'm bringing mine in for an oil change and another look at the marks tomorrow. I'm on my 3rd roof and this latest one is straight off of a 2012 they had on the lot.

Baba · 03-22-2012, 04:35 PM

I voted "Very Satisfied".

These are slightly resized pics from yesterday and today - uncompressed.

The wrinkles above the doors are somewhat visible. I also included a pic of where the top meets the frame above the trunk. Some of the gaps I've seen on pics other owners have posted are frightening - literally. My baby is also "water tight".

Baba · 03-22-2012, 04:36 PM

I voted "Very Satisfied".

tramtwo · 03-23-2012, 08:58 AM

So they are some nice looking tops out there! makes me all the more upset with the condition of mine. This car sat on the showroom floor for at least three months with the top down, sure that causes all the deep side wrinkles.

Any more top photos?

blgl1800 · 03-23-2012, 02:23 PM

today was my day for a trip to the dealership for the "rub" marks on the top.
I buy a car every 21/2 years there, so I know them and they know me by first name.
The manager looked at it and did acknowledged there were marks on it (after a very long inspection - which I can't blame him). They have to have a regional manager take a look before any action. They funny part was, when I asked - have you seen this before - and they said NO? They have sold a dozen vert's and no one else has a problem? I'm hoping for the best - they fix it permantly. Beside the car I'm into it for allot of $$$$$ and don't want the buy back. Post more info as it develops.

View Poll Results: How satisfied are you with the tops appearance and performance?
Very Satisfied	40	22.99%
Mostly Satisfied	41	23.56%
Satisfied	18	10.34%
Not Satisifed	45	25.86%
Completely Unsatisfied	30	17.24%
Voters: 174. You may not vote on this poll

03-21-2012, 09:55 AM	#1
tramtwo Drives: 2013 1LE Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: N'Awlinz Posts: 4,238	Camaro Controvertible Tops Only Gallery If one picture is worth a thousand words lets see if we can give GM at least a million of em. Please easy on opinions, endorsements, rants, ideas, just post up the best photos of your tops... good, bad or indifferent and let the photos do the talking. 2SS/RS Built 4/2011 Purchased 8/2011 12000 Miles Attached Images __________________

03-21-2012, 12:08 PM	#4
95birdible Drives: 2012 1SS Camaro Convertible Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Blaine, MN Posts: 1,306	I chose not satisfied. Pics I will post will be of the original top and replacement. The first 2 are the original top. The second 3 are the replacement. The second one literally fell apart when I put it down at the dealership back in February. Came apart behind the rear window. Attached Images __________________ 2012 1SS Triple Black Convertible "The Assassin" 8/4/11 - 4/17/12 2012 1SS Crystal Red Convertible "Cherry Bomb" 4/17/12 - Lifetime?

03-21-2012, 12:17 PM	#5
HIOFECR Drives: Black 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Bristol, TN Posts: 218 View My Garage	Wow! I've been thinking of trading my coupe for a vert but now I'm seriously reconsidering! __________________ SQUEEZE THROTTLE. FEEL GROUND RUMBLE

03-21-2012, 12:46 PM	#8
cam62 Drives: 2012 IBM Vert 2SS/rs Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 1,095 View My Garage	I wasn't sure how to respond. I was completely unsatisfied with my 2011 so I based my answer on that. After GM buyback and delivery of my 2012 I would have to say mostly sastisfied. __________________ rx catch can;vmax ported throttle body;bowtie delete;SLP SS emblem;CAI cold air intake

03-21-2012, 10:15 AM	#2
comeinpeace Drives: WHITE CONV. Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NAPLES Posts: 99	i voted unsatisfied- because i have owned and presently owned german convertibles (my present one for over 22 yrs) and the tops have looked and worked flawlessly- so we all know that the technology is here- and has been around for years- this is not rocket science GM

03-21-2012, 11:20 AM	#3
Miraclewhip Drives: 2012 BLK / IO / 2SS / RS / Vert Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Bay Area Posts: 204	I chose not satisfied, as my top has similiar problems, and all I can find is horror stories about having it replaced.

03-21-2012, 12:24 PM	#6
Gio Bella Drives: Camaro 2SS Convertible,blk,blk int Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Connecticut Posts: 64	Wow, I am amazed at what I have seen on this forum. Let me explain, I purchased a brand new 2011 triple black SS 2 convertible from my Chevy Dealer in Fairfield Connecticut. I drove 4- 2012's and 2- 2011's (All Factory New) before picking the one I wanted. I picked my car up the day after Christmas, I bought this car after extensive research and many test drives with several Connecticut dealers. It is not my every day vehicle more for weekends and summer time to relive my youth. Here in Ct we have had a mild winter where I have had my top down at least 12 times. No wrinkles, no leaks, no marks or wearing anywhere. After viewing the pictures of other convertibles I feel so bad for other owners. Thanks for the heads up Gio

03-21-2012, 12:26 PM	#7
tramtwo Drives: 2013 1LE Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: N'Awlinz Posts: 4,238	Would love to see the photos of satisfied top owners tops. Please.

03-21-2012, 01:03 PM	#9
deryk Cruisin the Golden State! Drives: 2011 Victory Red Camaro Convertible Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Pleasanton, CA Posts: 108	knocking on wood Apart from rub marks and some wrinkling, I would say I'm mostly satisfied with mine. __________________

03-21-2012, 01:14 PM	#10
Rollar Drives: 2012 Convertible 2SS 45th Anny Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: St. Louis Posts: 70 View My Garage	Wait. This thing has a top?!

03-21-2012, 01:23 PM	#12
95birdible Drives: 2012 1SS Camaro Convertible Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Blaine, MN Posts: 1,306	I concur. If you have a good top. Please post pics of it, model year, and day it was built. It should be an interesting comparison __________________ 2012 1SS Triple Black Convertible "The Assassin" 8/4/11 - 4/17/12 2012 1SS Crystal Red Convertible "Cherry Bomb" 4/17/12 - Lifetime?

03-21-2012, 04:53 PM	#14
typhoidfvr Drives: 2010 2SS RS package Black on black Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Deer Park, TX. Posts: 144 View My Garage	Wish they would have done a hard top conv!!!

03-21-2012, 06:08 PM	#15
Rollar Drives: 2012 Convertible 2SS 45th Anny Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: St. Louis Posts: 70 View My Garage	I have only had mine for a week. So it still looks good. I can post pictures later. Are these issues impacting the 2012's too?

03-22-2012, 09:09 AM	#16
tramtwo Drives: 2013 1LE Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: N'Awlinz Posts: 4,238	I wonder why it is so hard to get photos of the tops that people are satisfied with?! Members on this site are NOT shy about taking pictures of their cars. Baba, your photos are way over compressed. But hey at least you are trying! What gives? __________________

03-22-2012, 11:38 AM	#18
babaron Totally into it Drives: '67 427vette/'11 Pacecar/'02 BMW ci Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 489 View My Garage	Here's my top after 700miles mostly down. (1st pic is my little secret.) Build date= May 12, 2011 Attached Images __________________ ____________________________________THERE MUST BE A SUPPORT GROUP FOR THIS ADDICTION. AM I IN THE RIGHT PLACE?

03-22-2012, 11:48 AM	#21
Tstorm180 Drives: '11 Camaro 2SS Vert + '06 Silverado Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Hopewell Junction, NY Posts: 303	Yeah what is with that f'ing wave? Though i'll take the wave if they can fix the rubmarks. Looks like babaron used a bit of foam and painters tape. I'm bringing mine in for an oil change and another look at the marks tomorrow. I'm on my 3rd roof and this latest one is straight off of a 2012 they had on the lot. __________________ Riding the Storm out!

03-22-2012, 04:35 PM	#22
Baba Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT RS Convertible Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: USAREUR/CONUS-DOD/A Posts: 784	I voted "Very Satisfied". These are slightly resized pics from yesterday and today - uncompressed. The wrinkles above the doors are somewhat visible. I also included a pic of where the top meets the frame above the trunk. Some of the gaps I've seen on pics other owners have posted are frightening - literally. My baby is also "water tight". Attached Images __________________ 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."

03-22-2012, 04:36 PM	#23
Baba Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT RS Convertible Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: USAREUR/CONUS-DOD/A Posts: 784	I voted "Very Satisfied". Attached Images __________________ 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."

03-23-2012, 08:58 AM	#24
tramtwo Drives: 2013 1LE Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: N'Awlinz Posts: 4,238	So they are some nice looking tops out there! makes me all the more upset with the condition of mine. This car sat on the showroom floor for at least three months with the top down, sure that causes all the deep side wrinkles. Any more top photos? __________________

03-23-2012, 02:23 PM	#25
blgl1800 Drives: 11 SS/RS Vert/E-ForceSupercharger Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tewksbury, MA Posts: 200 View My Garage	today was my day for a trip to the dealership for the "rub" marks on the top. I buy a car every 21/2 years there, so I know them and they know me by first name. The manager looked at it and did acknowledged there were marks on it (after a very long inspection - which I can't blame him). They have to have a regional manager take a look before any action. They funny part was, when I asked - have you seen this before - and they said NO? They have sold a dozen vert's and no one else has a problem? I'm hoping for the best - they fix it permantly. Beside the car I'm into it for allot of $$$$$ and don't want the buy back. Post more info as it develops.

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