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buhbye · 10-29-2011, 08:21 PM

there is a bulletin for the shiny spots on the top. My tech fixed mine, did something to the brackets and it seems to have taken care of the problem. I would suggest you check with your dealer.

Nutbutt · 10-29-2011, 08:24 PM

Nope, I'm sticking with this one. I have a lot of time and mods invested already. I still am holding out hope that this will be the last visit for the top. However I am warming up to all the ZL-1 vert pictures I've seen at the dealership this past week

HerRSVert · 10-30-2011, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Tstorm180

Then i opened the door and the window clipped the weather stripping. I tried it several times and it happened every time. The window wasn't dropping enough upon opening.

I've noticed this more so on the drivers side on mine. It reminded me of how my door on my 67 Camaro and my 76 Trans Am use to feel when opening. Kind of clunky for lack of a better word. I've got a service appointment tomorrow morning and will have to add this to my list. I was just figuring it was me being anal (as my wife says) thinking it wasn't right, so I'm glad to see someone else bring it up. The wife thinks I'm just to picky and that I shouldn't expect everything to be perfect! lol

GnyaTek · 10-30-2011, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by HerRSVert

I've noticed this more so on the drivers side on mine. It reminded me of how my door on my 67 Camaro and my 76 Trans Am use to feel when opening. Kind of clunky for lack of a better word. I've got a service appointment tomorrow morning and will have to add this to my list. I was just figuring it was me being anal (as my wife says) thinking it wasn't right, so I'm glad to see someone else bring it up. The wife thinks I'm just to picky and that I shouldn't expect everything to be perfect! lol

Sounds like it might be as simple as an indexing issue?

Orange5thGen · 10-31-2011, 11:21 AM

Mine went in today.......;-(.....
Said they were not sure on replacing the top.....????

Here is the picture of issues from my iphone. Now it is started to leak and now threads are showing coming loose I think?

95birdible · 10-31-2011, 02:56 PM

Orange if you are going to store it for the winter I would bring it in now and get it documented. Then come spring hopefully there will be a complete fix in.
On a side note, does anyone's top do this? My original top did not separate from the rails like top 2 does.
Thoughts?

SUX2BU · 10-31-2011, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 95birdible

On a side note, does anyone's top do this? My original top did not separate from the rails like top 2 does.
Thoughts?

That is how the top works. Your last one did it too.

Drago77 · 11-01-2011, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by SUX2BU

That is how the top works. Your last one did it too.

Yup...

You're gun shy now... know the feeling, took mine outta tonight, its all good

kmartind4 · 11-01-2011, 10:51 AM

Any one from Houston have their top successfully fixed? What dealership did you use? The two local dealerships that I called have not fixed any.

CooG · 11-01-2011, 11:49 AM

Fixin' mine myself kmart......thanks to that good ol' Austin, TX ingenuity!

Nutbutt · 11-01-2011, 01:58 PM

Going back in on Monday for the driver side water bag replacement. Hopefully this will end the saga. After 18" of snow this weekend I'm driving the Subaru anyways. Hopefully I can get a few more days in with the heated seats

Drago77 · 11-01-2011, 09:02 PM

Hate to jump the gun here (yet again...)

but...

as I posted earlier, I did some inspecting and discovered the TSB wasn't completed and the larger bracket was never trimmed down. Per SUX original post, (which GM later took credit for in the form of a TSB), I "hypothetically" trimmed down the bracket IAW the document...

haven't driven any length with the top down since (hypothetically) trimming, but the little I have= ZERO signs of the marks/dents... fingers crossed, lets hope this really worked!

Zeaux6 · 11-02-2011, 11:26 AM

In reference to where they are applying the tape, would it not be better to wrap the bracket with felt tape? It would at least provide some cushion between the bracket and the cloth top. BMW's use this felt tape to wrap up all wires to prevent them from rattling. I think it would also provide a nice barrier to the top. Just thinking of anything to do to keep from having the top replaced.

Drago77 · 11-02-2011, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Zeaux6

In reference to where they are applying the tape, would it not be better to wrap the bracket with felt tape? It would at least provide some cushion between the bracket and the cloth top. BMW's use this felt tape to wrap up all wires to prevent them from rattling. I think it would also provide a nice barrier to the top. Just thinking of anything to do to keep from having the top replaced.

I'm using similar tape (its actually the cloth portion of 3m Velcro patches) as a protective barrier between the top liner and the sport bar where they barely touch...

10-29-2011, 08:24 PM	#1010
Nutbutt Drives: 2011 RJT 2LT/RS Convertible Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Western Massachusetts Posts: 3,381 View My Garage	Nope, I'm sticking with this one. I have a lot of time and mods invested already. I still am holding out hope that this will be the last visit for the top. However I am warming up to all the ZL-1 vert pictures I've seen at the dealership this past week __________________ 1st IPF Supercharged 2011 2LT/RS RJT Convertible

10-31-2011, 11:21 AM	#1013
Orange5thGen Drives: 2011 Convert Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 2,052 View My Garage	Mine went in today.......;-(..... Said they were not sure on replacing the top.....???? Here is the picture of issues from my iphone. Now it is started to leak and now threads are showing coming loose I think? __________________ Come see me at www.chicago5thgen.com TEAM LLT, , 2011 Covertible 1LT RS, JDM Color Shift Halo's, Showstopper Camaro Bowtie Led Mirrors, Side Markers and Engine Cover, Pace Setter Catback Exhaust, BK Coilover Kit, 21" Full Crome GM wheels, Tinted windows, I WIN BEARS Plate. Full amber ABL dash and door update with IOM interior panels.

10-31-2011, 02:56 PM	#1014
95birdible Drives: 2012 1SS Camaro Convertible Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Blaine, MN Posts: 1,674	Orange if you are going to store it for the winter I would bring it in now and get it documented. Then come spring hopefully there will be a complete fix in. On a side note, does anyone's top do this? My original top did not separate from the rails like top 2 does. Thoughts? Attached Images __________________ 2012 1SS Crystal Red Convertible "Cherry Bomb" Winner of the #NameThatCamaro Spring Special Edition "Green Flash" Last edited by 95birdible; 10-31-2011 at 03:20 PM.

11-01-2011, 01:58 PM	#1019
Nutbutt Drives: 2011 RJT 2LT/RS Convertible Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Western Massachusetts Posts: 3,381 View My Garage	Going back in on Monday for the driver side water bag replacement. Hopefully this will end the saga. After 18" of snow this weekend I'm driving the Subaru anyways. Hopefully I can get a few more days in with the heated seats __________________ 1st IPF Supercharged 2011 2LT/RS RJT Convertible

11-01-2011, 09:02 PM	#1020
Drago77 Treasure Coast Camaro 5 Drives: 19 2SS vert, Mosaic Blk, A10 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Stuart, Florida Posts: 4,565 View My Garage	Hate to jump the gun here (yet again...) but... as I posted earlier, I did some inspecting and discovered the TSB wasn't completed and the larger bracket was never trimmed down. Per SUX original post, (which GM later took credit for in the form of a TSB), I "hypothetically" trimmed down the bracket IAW the document... haven't driven any length with the top down since (hypothetically) trimming, but the little I have= ZERO signs of the marks/dents... fingers crossed, lets hope this really worked! __________________ My build:http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=132722 http://www.treasurecoastcamaro5.com

10-29-2011, 08:21 PM	#1009
buhbye Drives: 2010 red 2ss/rs gray stripes Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: fayetteville,tn Posts: 28 View My Garage	there is a bulletin for the shiny spots on the top. My tech fixed mine, did something to the brackets and it seems to have taken care of the problem. I would suggest you check with your dealer.

11-01-2011, 10:51 AM	#1017
kmartind4 Drives: 2011 Camaro Vert Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 3	Any one from Houston have their top successfully fixed? What dealership did you use? The two local dealerships that I called have not fixed any.

11-01-2011, 11:49 AM	#1018
CooG RIP - Convertible SS Drives: '13 Mustang Boss 302 - RED Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 960	Fixin' mine myself kmart......thanks to that good ol' Austin, TX ingenuity!

11-02-2011, 11:26 AM	#1021
Zeaux6 Drives: 2011 Convertible RS/SS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 52	In reference to where they are applying the tape, would it not be better to wrap the bracket with felt tape? It would at least provide some cushion between the bracket and the cloth top. BMW's use this felt tape to wrap up all wires to prevent them from rattling. I think it would also provide a nice barrier to the top. Just thinking of anything to do to keep from having the top replaced.

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