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intensifi · 08-15-2012, 05:41 PM

I had a couple pics taken to help determine if there are any issues. The car was supposedly made in late 05/12.

Are the ribs supposed to look like this?

With the top down is the "arm" supposed to be "up" like that? How would the cover fit over it? Supposedly the top had just been lowered.

theragtopguy · 08-15-2012, 06:10 PM

The arm should definitely NOT be up like that. MIne isn't. The ribs look normal however.

SSVert52 · 08-15-2012, 06:33 PM

I agree the arms do not look like mine. No way would a tonneau cover fit over those. Also looking at the same picture it does not appear top is down correctly. It appears front lip is up where it would catch air at highway speed. If at a dealer ask to go on a test drive with top down. I think you might have major issues with wind catching top.

On top up picture the back rib does not look correct to me. Mine does stick out some but not that much.

bthibodeaux · 08-15-2012, 06:48 PM

The top appears to be overly tight. This is why it will not settle properly in the boot, and the rib exposure is exagerated. Don't know if this is a good thing or a bad one. Generally, a top that starts out too tight has a better chance of not becoming saggy and loose prematurely. However, if too tight it could actually put so much strain on the material that it causes premature failure of the material. Assuming you are buying new from a dealer, and you are getting a great price because it is a 2012, I would just have them acknowledge the issue in writing so that you have a better leg to stand on if you need warranty work done later. Good luck.

Jetcop20 · 08-15-2012, 11:26 PM

Thats one F up top ..if it's a NEW '12 I'd pass...mine is smooth as butter ( that top UP looks like a starved dawgs rib cage). When down it should be ALL the way down..period..

cactuseater · 08-16-2012, 12:57 AM

RUN AWAY.

SSTOKED · 08-16-2012, 09:00 AM

Is it new or used? If used, I would suspect it was a trade from a problem top issue. If new...I would be leery of that car the way the top is not down all the way. The ribs are normal. They only look that pronounced in lighting like you took that picture in.

Wantconvertible · 08-16-2012, 09:11 AM

Run get away ,Top looks to tight and the rails should lay flat

Edwin320 · 08-16-2012, 09:18 AM

My 12 looks NOTHING like that. I'd pass unless you get a GREAT deal contingent on a proper roof repair.

Edwin320 · 08-16-2012, 09:19 AM

Looking at the pic again, it looks like the roof isn't fully retracted. Maybe it was left up partially when that pic was taken. Not only is the arm up, but the header itself isn't all the way down.

tonyko1 · 08-17-2012, 01:36 AM

That top does not look good. Have them cycle it a bunch of times but still, not for me.

Baba · 08-17-2012, 04:42 PM

Stay away. Does not look like a healthy top - who knows whether it's already suffered any leaks because of the top and / or related "fixes".

Now, if they sell it to you for 1/2 price with a lifetime warranty on the top, mechanics, water management system, then it might warrant a closer look. Anything short of that, you'll be getting into more grief than you'd care to even think about.

tramtwo · 08-17-2012, 05:41 PM

I can not recommend a Camaro Convertible of any year or any flavor unless you want a car AND a top hobby.

Ryanbabz71 · 08-17-2012, 06:06 PM

I love mine so far, 2012 built in feb

Here is a pic of my top

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08-15-2012, 05:41 PM	#1
intensifi Drives: '12 2LT Convertible Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Belmont, California Posts: 1,701	Should I buy this '12 2SS vert I had a couple pics taken to help determine if there are any issues. The car was supposedly made in late 05/12. Are the ribs supposed to look like this? With the top down is the "arm" supposed to be "up" like that? How would the cover fit over it? Supposedly the top had just been lowered. Attached Images

08-15-2012, 06:10 PM	#2
theragtopguy Lifetime Philly Fan Drives: 2015 Spring Edition 2SS M-6 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: South Central Florida Posts: 1,862 View My Garage	The arm should definitely NOT be up like that. MIne isn't. The ribs look normal however. __________________ 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]

08-15-2012, 06:48 PM	#4
bthibodeaux Drives: Black 2011 2SS/RS M6 Vert Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 252	The top appears to be overly tight. This is why it will not settle properly in the boot, and the rib exposure is exagerated. Don't know if this is a good thing or a bad one. Generally, a top that starts out too tight has a better chance of not becoming saggy and loose prematurely. However, if too tight it could actually put so much strain on the material that it causes premature failure of the material. Assuming you are buying new from a dealer, and you are getting a great price because it is a 2012, I would just have them acknowledge the issue in writing so that you have a better leg to stand on if you need warranty work done later. Good luck. __________________ 2011 Black 2SSRS M6 Vert, Nitto Invos on HRE P40s (20X11 rear, 20X9 front), lowered 1" on Pfadt coilovers, Eibach sway bars, American Racing frame brace, Brembo big brakes (16" front, 15" rear), ZR1 dual disc clutch, MGW Shifter, 3.91 gears with Eaton Truetrac and LPW cover, DSS 1000HP axles, DSS 3.5" aluminum drive shaft, Magnacharger with RDS Stage II and 2.8" pulley, Lingenfelter GT9 Cam, GM CNC ported heads, American Racing LT headers with high flow cats, custom 3" exhaust with Magnaflow mufflers and resonator (630 RWHP).

08-15-2012, 11:26 PM	#5
Jetcop20 Jetcop20 Drives: '13 ZL1 A6 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 123	NO way Thats one F up top ..if it's a NEW '12 I'd pass...mine is smooth as butter ( that top UP looks like a starved dawgs rib cage). When down it should be ALL the way down..period..

08-16-2012, 09:00 AM	#7
SSTOKED Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: May 2012 Location: Webster, NY Posts: 283	Is it new or used? If used, I would suspect it was a trade from a problem top issue. If new...I would be leery of that car the way the top is not down all the way. The ribs are normal. They only look that pronounced in lighting like you took that picture in. __________________ HISTORY: Born on 4/26/2011 Partially reborn on 7/3/2012 (water bag upgrade) Complete rebirth 8/27/2012 (new 6/27/2012 revision top installed, new carpet, new tonneau cover and new third brake light) MODS: Solo Performance Exhaust: Axle Back with J-Pipes

08-15-2012, 06:33 PM	#3
SSVert52 Drives: 11SS Vert Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Missouri Posts: 14	I agree the arms do not look like mine. No way would a tonneau cover fit over those. Also looking at the same picture it does not appear top is down correctly. It appears front lip is up where it would catch air at highway speed. If at a dealer ask to go on a test drive with top down. I think you might have major issues with wind catching top. On top up picture the back rib does not look correct to me. Mine does stick out some but not that much.

08-16-2012, 12:57 AM	#6
cactuseater Drives: . Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: USA Posts: 856	*RUN AWAY.*

08-16-2012, 09:11 AM	#8
Wantconvertible Drives: 2011 SS/RS VERT Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: PHILA PA Posts: 1,615	Run get away ,Top looks to tight and the rails should lay flat Attached Images

08-16-2012, 09:18 AM	#9
Edwin320 Drives: 2018 Camaro ZL1 Convertible A10 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Miami, Fl Posts: 427 View My Garage	My 12 looks NOTHING like that. I'd pass unless you get a GREAT deal contingent on a proper roof repair. __________________ Ed 2018 ZL1 A10 'Vert

08-16-2012, 09:19 AM	#10
Edwin320 Drives: 2018 Camaro ZL1 Convertible A10 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Miami, Fl Posts: 427 View My Garage	Looking at the pic again, it looks like the roof isn't fully retracted. Maybe it was left up partially when that pic was taken. Not only is the arm up, but the header itself isn't all the way down. __________________ Ed 2018 ZL1 A10 'Vert

08-17-2012, 01:36 AM	#11
tonyko1 Banned Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Convertible, IBM Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,015	That top does not look good. Have them cycle it a bunch of times but still, not for me.

08-17-2012, 04:42 PM	#12
Baba Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT RS Convertible Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: USAREUR, CONUS/DOD-A, VA Posts: 1,745	Stay away. Does not look like a healthy top - who knows whether it's already suffered any leaks because of the top and / or related "fixes". Now, if they sell it to you for 1/2 price with a lifetime warranty on the top, mechanics, water management system, then it might warrant a closer look. Anything short of that, you'll be getting into more grief than you'd care to even think about. __________________ 2011 Camaro 2LT RS Convertible Summit White Black Leather 3 Pedals Build Date: 06/27/2011 Purchased: 07/30/2011 Title Received: 08/15/2011 1984 Camaro (3rd Gen.): Traded: 1987 "Meet the new boss. Same as the old boss."

08-17-2012, 05:41 PM	#13
tramtwo Drives: 2021 1LE Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: N'Awlinz Posts: 6,315	I can not recommend a Camaro Convertible of any year or any flavor unless you want a car AND a top hobby.

08-17-2012, 06:06 PM	#14
Ryanbabz71 Drives: 2018 Hyper Blue 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Brownsburg, Indiana Posts: 6,231 View My Garage	I love mine so far, 2012 built in feb Here is a pic of my top Ryan __________________ Ryan * 2018 1SS 1LE Camaro Hyper Blue Metallic Car Build: http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showth...0#post10049680