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fishface · 06-23-2012, 01:02 PM

Ok guys here are the new daylight pics I promised of my new top last night. I am very happy!

evlar · 06-23-2012, 01:22 PM

Congrats! Now let's see how it holds up.

fishface · 06-23-2012, 01:32 PM

Thanks already know its completely water proof had massive downpour last night for around 4 hrs and not a drop inside. Fingers crossed.

theragtopguy · 06-23-2012, 03:16 PM

Is it different material than the original? Looks great!!

classicrockr · 06-23-2012, 05:43 PM

But how far down does it go when you put it down? Mine new top stays up a little too high for the tonneau cover to go on. The mechanic says
"theres no room for height adjustment"

After 10 days, no rub marks, but I want this thing to set farther down in the well..

The Doc · 06-23-2012, 05:58 PM

That's not right.... should sit deeper in the well.

vanlieremead · 06-23-2012, 07:08 PM

I agree, and the rail sticks up too much. Go to a different mechanic.

classicrockr · 06-23-2012, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by fishface

Ok guys here are the new daylight pics I promised of my new top last night. I am very happy!

But how does it look when its put down? could you post pics of the top when it's retracted into the well? I'd like to compare it to mine...thanks!

bulllett · 06-23-2012, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by classicrockr

But how far down does it go when you put it down? Mine new top stays up a liyyle too high for the tonneau cover to go on. The mechanic says
"theres no room for height adjustment"..

Agreed with others. Obviously that's just wrong. I hope your mechanic said "There's no room for adjustment. Maybe it will sit down when it stretches" Because at least that gives him an excuse.

To just say there's no height adjustment and that's the way it is, is just plain wrong. There is something incorrect with that install.

95birdible · 06-23-2012, 08:49 PM

Not wrong. My 2012 that was built on 4/4/12 looked the same when I got it. It has since settled down a bit in the well. I believe this was part of the redesign also. The angle at which it sits.

SSTOKED · 06-23-2012, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 95birdible

Not wrong. My 2012 that was built on 4/4/12 looked the same when I got it. It has since settled down a bit in the well. I believe this was part of the redesign also. The angle at which it sits.

That is correct. An engineer at the Camaro plant told me that it can take a few weeks for the new tops to settle in. The material needs to stretch.

bulllett · 06-24-2012, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by SSTOKED

That is correct. An engineer at the Camaro plant told me that it can take a few weeks for the new tops to settle in. The material needs to stretch.

Bingo. Let's hope that rockr's mechanic just left that out, or rockr forgot to mention that.

I would think it would have to set down enough over time, so that the cover could be put on.

classicrockr · 06-24-2012, 09:10 AM

No, I didn't "forget to mention that".
I'll give it a few weeks. I wonder though, are they telling all the people who are buying new cars (that have the redesigned top) that they won't be able to use their tonneau covers until it "settles in"?

According to the dealership, I'll be getting an extended warranty (60k) on the top; it will be coming in the mail in the next 2 weeks.

SSTOKED · 06-24-2012, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by classicrockr

No, I didn't "forget to mention that".
I'll give it a few weeks. I wonder though, are they telling all the people who are buying new cars (that have the redesigned top) that they won't be able to use their tonneau covers until it "settles in"?

According to the dealership, I'll be getting an extended warranty (60k) on the top; it will be coming in the mail in the next 2 weeks.

I wondered the same thing but most cars have some time to settle between the assemby line to the customer. I guess we shall see.

06-23-2012, 01:02 PM	#1
fishface Drives: 2011 RS/SS Camaro Convertible Join Date: May 2012 Location: Yardley, PA Posts: 62	New Top Ok guys here are the new daylight pics I promised of my new top last night. I am very happy! Attached Images

06-23-2012, 03:16 PM	#4
theragtopguy Lifetime Philly Fan Drives: 2015 Spring Edition 2SS M-6 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: South Central Florida Posts: 1,861 View My Garage	Is it different material than the original? Looks great!! __________________ 2015 Green Flash, Delivered 4/10/15 CAI, NPP Exhaust, Short-throw shifter BBK LT HEADERS 1 7/8” Tune by DynoSteve via SCTx4 Tuner One of 82 GF Ragtops built in '15 out of 811 Total [/SIZE]

06-23-2012, 05:43 PM	#5
classicrockr Pills are for Pansies Drives: 2023 2SS Red Hot Vert Camaro Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Citrus Springs FL Posts: 1,296	But how far down does it go when you put it down? Mine new top stays up a little too high for the tonneau cover to go on. The mechanic says "theres no room for height adjustment" After 10 days, no rub marks, but I want this thing to set farther down in the well.. Attached Images Last edited by classicrockr; 06-23-2012 at 08:30 PM. Reason: spelling

06-23-2012, 05:58 PM	#6
The Doc Drives: 2011 2SS/RS V-8 vert., Cyber Gray Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Central Cal. Posts: 19	That's not right.... should sit deeper in the well. __________________ 2011 2SS/RS Vert. Cyber Gray Metallic. L99 V8. Solo Cat back exhaust. Built- 03-07-11 Shipped- 04-05-11 Purchased- 04-21-11

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95birdible Drives: 2012 1SS Camaro Convertible Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Blaine, MN Posts: 1,674	Not wrong. My 2012 that was built on 4/4/12 looked the same when I got it. It has since settled down a bit in the well. I believe this was part of the redesign also. The angle at which it sits. __________________ 2012 1SS Crystal Red Convertible "Cherry Bomb" Winner of the #NameThatCamaro Spring Special Edition "Green Flash"

06-23-2012, 01:22 PM	#2
evlar Drives: 2011 (L99) 2SS/RS vert Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Port St. Lucie, FL Posts: 200 View My Garage	Congrats! Now let's see how it holds up.

06-23-2012, 01:32 PM	#3
fishface Drives: 2011 RS/SS Camaro Convertible Join Date: May 2012 Location: Yardley, PA Posts: 62	Thanks already know its completely water proof had massive downpour last night for around 4 hrs and not a drop inside. Fingers crossed.

06-23-2012, 07:08 PM	#7
vanlieremead Chris Drives: 2011 2SS RS Jewel Red 6.2L Vert Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Cave Creek, AZ Posts: 178 View My Garage	I agree, and the rail sticks up too much. Go to a different mechanic.

06-24-2012, 09:10 AM	#13
classicrockr Pills are for Pansies Drives: 2023 2SS Red Hot Vert Camaro Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Citrus Springs FL Posts: 1,296	No, I didn't "forget to mention that". I'll give it a few weeks. I wonder though, are they telling all the people who are buying new cars (that have the redesigned top) that they won't be able to use their tonneau covers until it "settles in"? According to the dealership, I'll be getting an extended warranty (60k) on the top; it will be coming in the mail in the next 2 weeks. Last edited by classicrockr; 06-24-2012 at 09:12 AM. Reason: add words