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jerryboy50 · 05-07-2018, 04:05 PM

I run top down without the tonneau cover most of the time on my 2015 SS because it's such a PIA to put on. I've noticed that when I get up to speed I can see the convertible top in my rear view mirror ruffling a bit in the wind...not much, but it's clearly visible movement. It's a little distracting. Is this normal?
Thanks!

Bandit63 · 05-07-2018, 07:56 PM

Mine does it too

sbubbaklein · 05-07-2018, 09:18 PM

this is what causes the wear spots on your top fabric

jerryboy50 · 05-07-2018, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by sbubbaklein

this is what causes the wear spots on your top fabric

OK, what can be done about it? Run with the tonneau on all the time?

Taylortoons · 05-08-2018, 05:30 AM

The tonneau cover takes about 3 minutes to install on my 2011. Tuck it in around the sides, then clip the two middle clasps. I store it in the trunk when not in use.

sbubbaklein · 05-08-2018, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by jerryboy50

OK, what can be done about it? Run with the tonneau on all the time?

yes, unless you want to replace the top when it wears through. Got mine replaced 1X already. Cover on all the time for me

Coleroad · 05-08-2018, 09:51 AM

The only time my cover isn't on is if the wife is taking the car by herself. She doesn't want to deal with and won't put it on and off. It's not that often she takes it by herself anyway. I only have use of one hand, and it's no big deal for me to do. So I don't buy the excuse that it's a hassle, it's a choice.

jerryboy50 · 05-08-2018, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by sbubbaklein

this is what causes the wear spots on your top fabric

After looking at it closely, it looks like the wear mark across the top may be caused by the friction of the tonneau when it's on and snugged down. Mine also has the elastic loops on each side that attach to pegs to keep it tight.
Thoughts?

sbubbaklein · 05-08-2018, 05:50 PM

[QUOTE=jerryboy50;10177643]After looking at it closely, it looks like the wear mark across the top may be caused by the friction of the tonneau when it's on and snugged down. Mine also has the elastic loops on each side that attach to pegs to keep it tight.
Thoughts?[/QUOTE

I also put a couple of towels between the folded top sections as I put the cover on. I am now very careful how I store my top since it was replaced.

theragtopguy · 05-08-2018, 06:45 PM

I drive around without the cover on a lot and have zero issues with wear spots. It does flap a little bit, but no biggie to me.

KickerZ71 · 05-09-2018, 04:36 AM

I use the cover every time.

Tom And Cheryl · 05-09-2018, 04:49 PM

Ok were at about 70 cover, 30 percent not. mad dash home after work, sometimes I just go. When we are going somewhere than I normally put the cover on. We have the straps also.

18LTLoveIt · 05-09-2018, 09:18 PM

Mine flaps too at 35 mph. I could care less. No wear marks.

zandron263 · 05-12-2018, 02:55 PM

I rarely drive with the cover on. No issues with abnormal top wear after 7 years.

05-07-2018, 04:05 PM	#1
jerryboy50 Drives: 2015 SS Convertible Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: South Carolina Posts: 7	top down question? I run top down without the tonneau cover most of the time on my 2015 SS because it's such a PIA to put on. I've noticed that when I get up to speed I can see the convertible top in my rear view mirror ruffling a bit in the wind...not much, but it's clearly visible movement. It's a little distracting. Is this normal? Thanks!

05-07-2018, 07:56 PM	#2
Bandit63 Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Paducah Ky Posts: 257	Mine does it too __________________ MRR M228 Wheels, Circle D 3200 Stall, 3.91 Gear, Texas Speed VVT 3.2 Cam, CHE Rocker Arm Bushings, Texas Speed Headers, No Cats

05-07-2018, 09:18 PM	#3
sbubbaklein Drives: early 2011 Camaro convertible Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: House Springs, Mo Posts: 2,002 View My Garage	this is what causes the wear spots on your top fabric __________________ Early 2011 LT Convertible, ZL1 bumper, hood, side skirts, belly pan and wheels, Truecarbon ECF hood extractor, K&N CAI, Elite catch can, Big Worm Bow Tie emblems, Jacfab bracket, Vitesse TC, BMR strut brace, BMR tunnel brace, NPP exhaust

05-08-2018, 05:30 AM	#5
Taylortoons Drives: 2011 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Dallas Posts: 482	The tonneau cover takes about 3 minutes to install on my 2011. Tuck it in around the sides, then clip the two middle clasps. I store it in the trunk when not in use. __________________ GPI Built Procharger D-1/13 PSI/Race Intercooler/SS3 Cam Kit/Kooks LTH/X- pipe/FIC 1050/E85/3.91 gears/Centerforce Dual Disc clutch/Flowmaster Outlaw/775whp/680tqSOLD

05-08-2018, 05:50 PM	#9
sbubbaklein Drives: early 2011 Camaro convertible Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: House Springs, Mo Posts: 2,002 View My Garage	[QUOTE=jerryboy50;10177643]After looking at it closely, it looks like the wear mark across the top may be caused by the friction of the tonneau when it's on and snugged down. Mine also has the elastic loops on each side that attach to pegs to keep it tight. Thoughts?[/QUOTE I also put a couple of towels between the folded top sections as I put the cover on. I am now very careful how I store my top since it was replaced. __________________ Early 2011 LT Convertible, ZL1 bumper, hood, side skirts, belly pan and wheels, Truecarbon ECF hood extractor, K&N CAI, Elite catch can, Big Worm Bow Tie emblems, Jacfab bracket, Vitesse TC, BMR strut brace, BMR tunnel brace, NPP exhaust

05-08-2018, 09:51 AM	#7
Coleroad Drives: 13 Camaro Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Colorado Posts: 315	The only time my cover isn't on is if the wife is taking the car by herself. She doesn't want to deal with and won't put it on and off. It's not that often she takes it by herself anyway. I only have use of one hand, and it's no big deal for me to do. So I don't buy the excuse that it's a hassle, it's a choice.

05-08-2018, 06:45 PM	#10
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	I drive around without the cover on a lot and have zero issues with wear spots. It does flap a little bit, but no biggie to me. __________________ 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]

05-09-2018, 04:36 AM	#11
KickerZ71 Drives: Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 261	I use the cover every time.

05-09-2018, 04:49 PM	#12
Tom And Cheryl Drives: 2013 SS Convertible, ThumperII Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 411 View My Garage	Ok were at about 70 cover, 30 percent not. mad dash home after work, sometimes I just go. When we are going somewhere than I normally put the cover on. We have the straps also.

05-09-2018, 09:18 PM	#13
18LTLoveIt Drives: 2018 Hyper Blue LT RS Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 1,474 View My Garage	Mine flaps too at 35 mph. I could care less. No wear marks.

05-12-2018, 02:55 PM	#14
zandron263 Drives: 2011 2LT RS IOM Convertible Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 2,020 View My Garage	I rarely drive with the cover on. No issues with abnormal top wear after 7 years. __________________ My Build Thread http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=324276