Update: newest top only July '12 install - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

bulllett · 12-22-2012, 12:44 PM

Thought I would post up an update to, what the dealership told me at the time, was the first install of the "newest" top.

Was installed July 9-12 by factory reps and the head mechanic at the dealership. It was a "fabric only" install (though the design was different as well).

We have since gone 3200 miles on her with NO rub marks. That problem seems to be fixed with this newest top (knocks on wood hoping he didn't jinx himself

). When we received it, the top would not go all the way up. There was approximately a 1" light gap between the top and the windshield. That is now gone.

There are some adjustment wires over both doors (they are run between the bow and the top) that were very pronounced and looked to be starting rub marks. Those were adjusted but they are still a bit pronounced. They do not show the start of rub marks now.

There were some "waves" on both rear quarters. They are pretty much disappearing.

There was some wind noise (above 55mph) that was addressed a thousand (?approx) miles in. The noise went away but it appears to be coming back again (probably due to the onset of the colder weather).

The doors do not index like the previous top. There is a very slight catch on the top as you open the door. If you open it up slowly, you can make the door not catch. The dealership said this was normal. They said they had a 2013 on the lot that did the same. I reminded them that my other top did not do this and I had shown them repeatedly prior to the installation. I also remeinded them that I had it on video. After the shrugs and silence, I told them it will just be a point to watch for. If the top starts to show anything, or the door shows anything, we'll address it at that time.

The only current problems I have is there seems to be a problem with the moulding on the driverside door and the way the top sheds water.

The problem with the moulding is that during any amount of rain, if you open the driverside door (obviously when you are parked

), there is a spot right at the joint of the top of the roof and the windshield, where the water will pour down right onto you in your new dress and hair-do. The passenger side does not do it and I can see on that side that the dripping water is channeled down the front side moulding. So this appears to be an adjustable fix (which obviously I will bring to the dealer).

The other problem is if you crack the window slightly while moving (in even a soft mist), the water will pour down in through the window (the previous top did not do this). It appears to be at that spot where the wires poke up, so I'm not sure about this being addressed.

So for you future searchers on this particular updated top, that's my current "success" story.

MB

Drago77 · 12-26-2012, 10:24 PM

Glad to hear all is well buddy! We been thru a lot; nice to see some of us made it.out alive; lol!

I too; have a 2013 water management system and complete top/frame assembley. I am very glad to say, almost 5 months- perfect! There's the tiney, tiny bit of a light mark where the severe rub mark used to be, but nothing id know if I wasn't searching for it, and definitely nothing I'm concerned with.

No other side effect either. No wind noise, door rubs, wrinkles, exposed cables etc...

Only "possible" complaint I could have, is the rails angle upward more; cause a tighter fit on my 2011 tanneau... this allowless material to tuck, and its almost flopped off a couple times. Rather deal w that than a hole in the top.

Love it! Got a $2500 head unit upgrade going in this weekend!!!!

bulllett · 12-31-2012, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Drago77

Glad to hear all is well buddy! We been thru a lot; nice to see some of us made it.out alive; lol!

I too; have a 2013 water management system and complete top/frame assembley. I am very glad to say, almost 5 months- perfect! There's the tiney, tiny bit of a light mark where the severe rub mark used to be, but nothing id know if I wasn't searching for it, and definitely nothing I'm concerned with.

No other side effect either. No wind noise, door rubs, wrinkles, exposed cables etc...

Only "possible" complaint I could have, is the rails angle upward more; cause a tighter fit on my 2011 tanneau... this allowless material to tuck, and its almost flopped off a couple times. Rather deal w that than a hole in the top.

Love it! Got a $2500 head unit upgrade going in this weekend!!!!

Just got back from holiday travel.

Great to hear that some of us have success after all that we went through. I'm glad yours is doing well also

.

It also bears repeating that I thank all of those on here that helped me (they know who they are

).

12-22-2012, 12:44 PM	#1
bulllett Drives: 2012 Camaro Convertible Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: East Hampton, CT Posts: 421	Update: newest top only July '12 install Thought I would post up an update to, what the dealership told me at the time, was the first install of the "newest" top. Was installed July 9-12 by factory reps and the head mechanic at the dealership. It was a "fabric only" install (though the design was different as well). We have since gone 3200 miles on her with NO rub marks. That problem seems to be fixed with this newest top (knocks on wood hoping he didn't jinx himself ). When we received it, the top would not go all the way up. There was approximately a 1" light gap between the top and the windshield. That is now gone. There are some adjustment wires over both doors (they are run between the bow and the top) that were very pronounced and looked to be starting rub marks. Those were adjusted but they are still a bit pronounced. They do not show the start of rub marks now. There were some "waves" on both rear quarters. They are pretty much disappearing. There was some wind noise (above 55mph) that was addressed a thousand (?approx) miles in. The noise went away but it appears to be coming back again (probably due to the onset of the colder weather). The doors do not index like the previous top. There is a very slight catch on the top as you open the door. If you open it up slowly, you can make the door not catch. The dealership said this was normal. They said they had a 2013 on the lot that did the same. I reminded them that my other top did not do this and I had shown them repeatedly prior to the installation. I also remeinded them that I had it on video. After the shrugs and silence, I told them it will just be a point to watch for. If the top starts to show anything, or the door shows anything, we'll address it at that time. The only current problems I have is there seems to be a problem with the moulding on the driverside door and the way the top sheds water. The problem with the moulding is that during any amount of rain, if you open the driverside door (obviously when you are parked ), there is a spot right at the joint of the top of the roof and the windshield, where the water will pour down right onto you in your new dress and hair-do. The passenger side does not do it and I can see on that side that the dripping water is channeled down the front side moulding. So this appears to be an adjustable fix (which obviously I will bring to the dealer). The other problem is if you crack the window slightly while moving (in even a soft mist), the water will pour down in through the window (the previous top did not do this). It appears to be at that spot where the wires poke up, so I'm not sure about this being addressed. So for you future searchers on this particular updated top, that's my current "success" story. MB

12-26-2012, 10:24 PM	#2
Drago77 Treasure Coast Camaro 5 Drives: 19 2SS vert, Mosaic Blk, A10 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Stuart, Florida Posts: 4,562 View My Garage	Glad to hear all is well buddy! We been thru a lot; nice to see some of us made it.out alive; lol! I too; have a 2013 water management system and complete top/frame assembley. I am very glad to say, almost 5 months- perfect! There's the tiney, tiny bit of a light mark where the severe rub mark used to be, but nothing id know if I wasn't searching for it, and definitely nothing I'm concerned with. No other side effect either. No wind noise, door rubs, wrinkles, exposed cables etc... Only "possible" complaint I could have, is the rails angle upward more; cause a tighter fit on my 2011 tanneau... this allowless material to tuck, and its almost flopped off a couple times. Rather deal w that than a hole in the top. Love it! Got a $2500 head unit upgrade going in this weekend!!!! __________________ My build:http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=132722 http://www.treasurecoastcamaro5.com