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USMC Anti Venom · 05-23-2012, 06:25 PM

I am thinking on getting a '13 convertible. Does anyone here know if Chevy has fixed the rub issue on the tops?

babaron · 05-23-2012, 07:51 PM

pincoin · 05-23-2012, 09:07 PM

They say they have........

babaron · 05-24-2012, 06:30 AM

Anyone with a vert built after Feb. 2012 please let us know how your top looks. Pics would be even better.

95birdible · 05-24-2012, 10:08 AM

Here are pictures of my new 2012 top compared to my replacement on my old car. New car was built on 4/4/12. Old car top replaced on 9/29/11. New top still looks good. I just turned 1000 miles on it. Had the top down 20 times so far. I do have wrinkles behind the rear windows but they go away after it has been up for some time.

babaron · 05-25-2012, 06:36 AM

So no rubs, no rips, no tears? Great!

Anyone else?

95birdible · 05-25-2012, 09:27 AM

The jury is still out. Still quiet, no leaks from washing, no rubs yet. Ask me this question in August after I have had it for 4 months. The last car had the top replaced in 5 weeks.

evlar · 05-25-2012, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by 95birdible

The jury is still out. Still quiet, no leaks from washing, no rubs yet. Ask me this question in August after I have had it for 4 months. The last car had the top replaced in 5 weeks.

I agree, Jason. While they may have improved a few items, I think you need more extensive use to know if it's a lasting improvement.

ss409cid · 05-25-2012, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by babaron

So no rubs, no rips, no tears? Great!

Anyone else?

+1

95birdible · 05-25-2012, 11:01 AM

Let's just say I am cautiously hopeful that nothing happens this summer. Paint seems to be better on this one along with the overall build quality. I told my wife let's hold off on any mods until I know for certain that this top will hold up. Sad to say but I was looking at new GT 500's last night along with old Camaro's and Vette's. I can pick up a new 2011 GT 500 vert for a little over 46K. Tempting to have more HP, a top that will last, and a limited production car.

willhe64 · 05-25-2012, 11:09 AM

I've got 5,000 miles on my 45th vert and have had no issues. Top looks great, works great and has no signs of rubbing anywhere. If it wasn't for this forum I'b be totally unaware of the problems people have had with verts.

RagTopBee · 05-25-2012, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by willhe64

I've got 5,000 miles on my 45th vert and have had no issues. Top looks great, works great and has no signs of rubbing anywhere. If it wasn't for this forum I'b be totally unaware of the problems people have had with verts.

+1

Wantconvertible · 05-25-2012, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 95birdible

Let's just say I am cautiously hopeful that nothing happens this summer. Paint seems to be better on this one along with the overall build quality. I told my wife let's hold off on any mods until I know for certain that this top will hold up. Sad to say but I was looking at new GT 500's last night along with old Camaro's and Vette's. I can pick up a new 2011 GT 500 vert for a little over 46K. Tempting to have more HP, a top that will last, and a limited production car.

Do it

DandyB · 05-25-2012, 01:46 PM

Over 8000 miles on my 2012 car and not a rub or wrinkle in sight. It is my daily ride and most of that [except when the weatherman says it might rain] is top down driving.

And wow.. I love my car.

I did get the recall notice on it but since I haven't had any issues with it I am going to ignore that. I figure why fix what isn't broken. As many trucks as we have bought from them over the past fifteen years our small town Chevy dealer usually bends over backwards for us in the service area.

05-23-2012, 06:25 PM	#1
USMC Anti Venom Drives: Soon to be ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: BAF, Afghanistan / Huntsville, Ar Posts: 292 View My Garage	Question on the convertible tops. I am thinking on getting a '13 convertible. Does anyone here know if Chevy has fixed the rub issue on the tops? __________________ USMC Veteran, Sergeant of Marines, 0481 Red Patch.

05-23-2012, 09:07 PM	#3
pincoin Camaro owner since 1982 Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS-RS Conv IBM L99 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: PA Posts: 1,650	They say they have........ __________________ 2012 Camaro RS-SS Conv IBM, L99 1968 Camaro RS Coupe 327 AT 1968 Camaro RS-SS Conv, sold 1993

05-24-2012, 06:30 AM	#4
babaron Totally into it Drives: '67 427vette/'11 Pacecar/'02 BMW ci Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 653 View My Garage	Anyone with a vert built after Feb. 2012 please let us know how your top looks. Pics would be even better. __________________ ____________________________________THERE MUST BE A SUPPORT GROUP FOR THIS ADDICTION. AM I IN THE RIGHT PLACE?

05-24-2012, 10:08 AM	#5
95birdible Drives: 2012 1SS Camaro Convertible Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Blaine, MN Posts: 1,674	Here are pictures of my new 2012 top compared to my replacement on my old car. New car was built on 4/4/12. Old car top replaced on 9/29/11. New top still looks good. I just turned 1000 miles on it. Had the top down 20 times so far. I do have wrinkles behind the rear windows but they go away after it has been up for some time. Attached Images __________________ 2012 1SS Crystal Red Convertible "Cherry Bomb" Winner of the #NameThatCamaro Spring Special Edition "Green Flash"

05-25-2012, 06:36 AM	#6
babaron Totally into it Drives: '67 427vette/'11 Pacecar/'02 BMW ci Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 653 View My Garage	So no rubs, no rips, no tears? Great! Anyone else? __________________ ____________________________________THERE MUST BE A SUPPORT GROUP FOR THIS ADDICTION. AM I IN THE RIGHT PLACE?

05-23-2012, 07:51 PM	#2
babaron Totally into it Drives: '67 427vette/'11 Pacecar/'02 BMW ci Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 653 View My Garage

05-25-2012, 09:27 AM	#7
95birdible Drives: 2012 1SS Camaro Convertible Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Blaine, MN Posts: 1,674	The jury is still out. Still quiet, no leaks from washing, no rubs yet. Ask me this question in August after I have had it for 4 months. The last car had the top replaced in 5 weeks. __________________ 2012 1SS Crystal Red Convertible "Cherry Bomb" Winner of the #NameThatCamaro Spring Special Edition "Green Flash"

05-25-2012, 11:01 AM	#10
95birdible Drives: 2012 1SS Camaro Convertible Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Blaine, MN Posts: 1,674	Let's just say I am cautiously hopeful that nothing happens this summer. Paint seems to be better on this one along with the overall build quality. I told my wife let's hold off on any mods until I know for certain that this top will hold up. Sad to say but I was looking at new GT 500's last night along with old Camaro's and Vette's. I can pick up a new 2011 GT 500 vert for a little over 46K. Tempting to have more HP, a top that will last, and a limited production car. __________________ 2012 1SS Crystal Red Convertible "Cherry Bomb" Winner of the #NameThatCamaro Spring Special Edition "Green Flash"

05-25-2012, 11:09 AM	#11
willhe64 Drives: 2012 45th Vert, 2011 4x4, 9sec Vega Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 2,188	I've got 5,000 miles on my 45th vert and have had no issues. Top looks great, works great and has no signs of rubbing anywhere. If it wasn't for this forum I'b be totally unaware of the problems people have had with verts.

05-25-2012, 01:46 PM	#14
DandyB Drives: 2012 2LT/RS B&W and all MINE Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Farmersville, Tx Posts: 44	Over 8000 miles on my 2012 car and not a rub or wrinkle in sight. It is my daily ride and most of that [except when the weatherman says it might rain] is top down driving. And wow.. I love my car. I did get the recall notice on it but since I haven't had any issues with it I am going to ignore that. I figure why fix what isn't broken. As many trucks as we have bought from them over the past fifteen years our small town Chevy dealer usually bends over backwards for us in the service area. __________________ "Life's been good to me soo far."