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magic machine · 09-15-2015, 10:29 AM

Hi,

I can open my roof without pulling the "roofcatcher" in the trunk.
Is that normal or is my "safety system" to open the roof broken?

Please your reaction.

Regards Rob

ps They are installing Vacuum Cutouts on my car right now

Mels RS · 09-15-2015, 11:12 AM

I'll try mine this afternoon. I'm pretty sure that the "partition" has to be in place for mine to operate.

magic machine · 09-15-2015, 12:18 PM

Let me know please!
Thanks

Mels RS · 09-15-2015, 05:07 PM

Just checked it. My top will go up without the "tray" in place.
It will NOT go down with the "tray" retracted.

NYCamOwner · 09-15-2015, 07:51 PM

I would assume you are talking about a convertible. The pullout has to be out in order for it to work, but there is a way to bypass it that people have done. Did you buy the car new or used? If it was used, then maybe someone didn't like to have to stop and put that out and bypassed it.

magic machine · 09-16-2015, 02:35 AM

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Originally Posted by NYCamOwner

I would assume you are talking about a convertible. The pullout has to be out in order for it to work, but there is a way to bypass it that people have done. Did you buy the car new or used? If it was used, then maybe someone didn't like to have to stop and put that out and bypassed it.

Thanks a lot. I bought it used.
Can I undo the bypass?

NYCamOwner · 09-16-2015, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by magic machine

Thanks a lot. I bought it used.
Can I undo the bypass?

Yes. Jump over to the convertible section and do a search.

xnuyokr · 09-16-2015, 07:24 AM

I wouldn't recommend bypassing the sensor. If you have bulky stuff in the trunk higher than the pullout you'll bust your rear window putting the top down. I don't believe they are replaceable and you'll need a new top.

hworth18 · 09-16-2015, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by xnuyokr

I wouldn't recommend bypassing the sensor. If you have bulky stuff in the trunk higher than the pullout you'll bust your rear window putting the top down. I don't believe they are replaceable and you'll need a new top.

This is correct.. Or this is what I have heard. I personally think the rear window could be replaced after looking how it is attached but I really don't want to find out.
IIRC, the pullout screen has magnets at each end that lets the system know it is in place. You can put the top up if the pullout has accidentally retracted but you shouldn't be able to put it down without the screen in place

magic machine · 09-16-2015, 04:29 PM

You wil think I am an idiot.... But where is the convertible section. May be because my English is not so good, but can't find it????

hworth18 · 09-16-2015, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by magic machine

You wil think I am an idiot.... But where is the convertible section. May be because my English is not so good, but can't find it????

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=133

xnuyokr · 09-16-2015, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by hworth18

This is correct.. Or this is what I have heard. I personally think the rear window could be replaced after looking how it is attached but I really don't want to find out.
IIRC, the pullout screen has magnets at each end that lets the system know it is in place. You can put the top up if the pullout has accidentally retracted but you shouldn't be able to put it down without the screen in place

1 1/2" of the rubber seal around my rear window separated slightly from the glass. They gave me a whole new top. I would've thought that if the window was replaceable they would have done so. I would have been pissed if it wasn't under warranty.

magic machine · 09-18-2015, 10:28 AM

How many years warranty on the top?
Do you know?

willhe64 · 09-18-2015, 11:11 AM

What kind of reaction from people does your car get in Amsterdam?

09-15-2015, 10:29 AM	#1
magic machine Drives: Camaro Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 26	question about opening the roof Hi, I can open my roof without pulling the "roofcatcher" in the trunk. Is that normal or is my "safety system" to open the roof broken? Please your reaction. Regards Rob ps They are installing Vacuum Cutouts on my car right now

09-15-2015, 11:12 AM	#2
Mels RS Drives: 2015 2LT/RS Vert Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Dallas Area Posts: 300	I'll try mine this afternoon. I'm pretty sure that the "partition" has to be in place for mine to operate. __________________ Mel 2015 2LT/RS 'Vert, RRM/Blk Designated Airworthiness Inspector; specializing in Amateur-Built and Light-Sport Aircraft. USAF Vet. <n168tx(at)flytx.net>

09-15-2015, 05:07 PM	#4
Mels RS Drives: 2015 2LT/RS Vert Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Dallas Area Posts: 300	Just checked it. My top will go up without the "tray" in place. It will NOT go down with the "tray" retracted. __________________ Mel 2015 2LT/RS 'Vert, RRM/Blk Designated Airworthiness Inspector; specializing in Amateur-Built and Light-Sport Aircraft. USAF Vet. <n168tx(at)flytx.net>

09-15-2015, 07:51 PM	#5
NYCamOwner "Katy" Drives: 2014 2LT A6 'Vert Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Western New York Posts: 1,076 View My Garage	I would assume you are talking about a convertible. The pullout has to be out in order for it to work, but there is a way to bypass it that people have done. Did you buy the car new or used? If it was used, then maybe someone didn't like to have to stop and put that out and bypassed it. __________________ 2014 Black 2LT Convertible Elite Engineering Catch Can, Vitesse Throttle Controller, CAI Cold Air Intake Possible next mods: Throttle Body Exhaust Upstate C5 Member No, that is not me in the avatar..... I just love hot girls and hot cars.... or hot girls IN hot cars....

09-16-2015, 07:24 AM	#8
xnuyokr Drives: 2012 1LT Drop Top Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Yardley, Pa Posts: 743	I wouldn't recommend bypassing the sensor. If you have bulky stuff in the trunk higher than the pullout you'll bust your rear window putting the top down. I don't believe they are replaceable and you'll need a new top. __________________

09-15-2015, 12:18 PM	#3
magic machine Drives: Camaro Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 26	Let me know please! Thanks

09-16-2015, 04:29 PM	#10
magic machine Drives: Camaro Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 26	You wil think I am an idiot.... But where is the convertible section. May be because my English is not so good, but can't find it????

09-18-2015, 10:28 AM	#13
magic machine Drives: Camaro Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 26	How many years warranty on the top? Do you know?

09-18-2015, 11:11 AM	#14
willhe64 Drives: 2012 45th Vert, 2011 4x4, 9sec Vega Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 2,188	What kind of reaction from people does your car get in Amsterdam? __________________ I feel it only fair to warn you, I have a black belt in CAPS LOCK.