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htron50 · 12-27-2011, 07:12 PM

I'm just curious..... are the fixes permanent, or do the same or new issues crop up with the replaced tops? Seems like the design is needing improvement.

95birdible · 12-27-2011, 07:52 PM

From what I have seen and heard, Nobody has had their top fixed or replaced without additional problems. Had mine replaced after 6 weeks of ownership on 9/29. Buy 10/13 it was back in the shop due to new rub marks, wind noise, water leaks, and the top bowed out behind the rear windows. I now regret getting it fixed the first time.

imoff2 · 12-31-2011, 10:34 AM

"So keep on keeping on".

Whoa! A Dylan fan.

Nutbutt · 12-31-2011, 10:54 AM

Seems like GM did bandaid fixes without verifying what would happen when the fix was implemented by dealers and trim shops that were not familiar with the top replacement. For my car the top replacement just brought out other issues in the water management system.

78Z2812TBD · 12-31-2011, 11:00 AM

I'm lucky so far - I have only had the top cycled a few times now, but can't see any sign of rub marks yet. I do have a loose spot on the driver's side, but don't want to take it in just for that yet. I love this car!

Nutbutt · 12-31-2011, 11:02 AM

I had the same sag. Next time your into the dealership they can adjust the cables underneath and get rid of that. Worked for me !

caramaro1969 · 12-31-2011, 11:16 AM

haven't had any issues here and no depression....

ParisTNDude · 12-31-2011, 11:27 AM

From a non Vert owner, I dropped in to see what the desired outcome of the post was...I think he was trying to turn the feelings of depression to happy thoughts...instead, I have become depressed by reading some of the comments. Chevy knows how to make convertibles....I hope they eventually turn every thought about your Camaro convertible to smiles.

classicrockr · 01-01-2012, 09:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 78Z2812TBD

I'm lucky so far - I have only had the top cycled a few times now, but can't see any sign of rub marks yet. I do have a loose spot on the driver's side, but don't want to take it in just for that yet. I love this car!

Mine just started having that same issue - thanks for posting the pic! Time for a trip to the dealer......hopefully nothing else will get fouled up.

And I've seen it mentioned here that the use of the tonneau cover is causing problems with the top - does anbody know which year tonneau covers & in what manner were they causing top problems? thanks...

Nutbutt · 01-01-2012, 09:25 AM

I don't know about the tonneau causing the problem. I know people without the tonneau that have the same problem. The issue for the rubbing is in the mechanics not the tonneau. There is a thread that goes through the problem in pictures showing where the rubbing is when the top is put down.
I have been using my tonneau since the top has been replaced and have not had any rubbing issues. Now if they could just fix the water management system

corvette · 01-03-2012, 02:43 PM

I have owned Corvettes since 1994,I just sold a 2009 vert...Even with all the problems that I have read about the top,I still wanted one.I bought a 2011

Black with Grey interior Vert with Silver strips on New Years Eve. I will be picking up the car tommorow..and I can't wait..Hopefully mine will be trouble free or if not Chevy will hopefully fix the problem soon. I just couldn't pass up the deal that I recieved.

12-27-2011, 07:52 PM	#44
95birdible Drives: 2012 1SS Camaro Convertible Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Blaine, MN Posts: 1,674	From what I have seen and heard, Nobody has had their top fixed or replaced without additional problems. Had mine replaced after 6 weeks of ownership on 9/29. Buy 10/13 it was back in the shop due to new rub marks, wind noise, water leaks, and the top bowed out behind the rear windows. I now regret getting it fixed the first time. __________________ 2012 1SS Crystal Red Convertible "Cherry Bomb" Winner of the #NameThatCamaro Spring Special Edition "Green Flash"

12-31-2011, 10:54 AM	#46
Nutbutt Drives: 2011 RJT 2LT/RS Convertible Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Western Massachusetts Posts: 3,381 View My Garage	Seems like GM did bandaid fixes without verifying what would happen when the fix was implemented by dealers and trim shops that were not familiar with the top replacement. For my car the top replacement just brought out other issues in the water management system. __________________ 1st IPF Supercharged 2011 2LT/RS RJT Convertible

12-31-2011, 11:00 AM	#47
78Z2812TBD Drives: 2012 45th 2SS vert Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: St Paul Texas Posts: 107 View My Garage	I'm lucky so far - I have only had the top cycled a few times now, but can't see any sign of rub marks yet. I do have a loose spot on the driver's side, but don't want to take it in just for that yet. I love this car! Attached Images

12-31-2011, 11:02 AM	#48
Nutbutt Drives: 2011 RJT 2LT/RS Convertible Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Western Massachusetts Posts: 3,381 View My Garage	I had the same sag. Next time your into the dealership they can adjust the cables underneath and get rid of that. Worked for me ! __________________ 1st IPF Supercharged 2011 2LT/RS RJT Convertible

12-31-2011, 11:27 AM	#50
ParisTNDude Owning SSes for 50 Years Drives: Sharkskin Grey LT1 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Paris, TN Posts: 3,139 View My Garage	From a non Vert owner, I dropped in to see what the desired outcome of the post was...I think he was trying to turn the feelings of depression to happy thoughts...instead, I have become depressed by reading some of the comments. Chevy knows how to make convertibles....I hope they eventually turn every thought about your Camaro convertible to smiles. __________________ The new ride: 2023 Camaro, LT1, Sharkskin Grey Previous Performance Cars: 1966 Chevelle SS 4M, 2010 Corvette 6M 1968 Dodge Charger R/T Auto 2012 1SS 6M 1982 Corvette Auto 2010 1SS 6A 1984 Corvette Auto 2016 2SS 8A 1999 Camaro Auto 2017 HBM 1SS 1le 2002 C5 Corvette 6M 2018 2SS 2006 Corvette Auto 2023 Camaro LT1

12-27-2011, 07:12 PM	#43
htron50 Drives: 2017 ZL1 Status "Thank You!" Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,498	I'm just curious..... are the fixes permanent, or do the same or new issues crop up with the replaced tops? Seems like the design is needing improvement.

12-31-2011, 10:34 AM	#45
imoff2 Drives: Suburban '08, Camaro 2SSRS vert '11 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 15	"So keep on keeping on". Whoa! A Dylan fan.

12-31-2011, 11:16 AM	#49
caramaro1969 Drives: 69,82,84 & 10 camaros,87 GMC,07z06 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: arkansas Posts: 328	haven't had any issues here and no depression....

01-01-2012, 09:25 AM	#52
Nutbutt Drives: 2011 RJT 2LT/RS Convertible Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Western Massachusetts Posts: 3,381 View My Garage	I don't know about the tonneau causing the problem. I know people without the tonneau that have the same problem. The issue for the rubbing is in the mechanics not the tonneau. There is a thread that goes through the problem in pictures showing where the rubbing is when the top is put down. I have been using my tonneau since the top has been replaced and have not had any rubbing issues. Now if they could just fix the water management system __________________ 1st IPF Supercharged 2011 2LT/RS RJT Convertible

01-03-2012, 02:43 PM	#53
corvette Drives: 2011 Black 2SS RS Convertible Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Louisiana Posts: 13	I have owned Corvettes since 1994,I just sold a 2009 vert...Even with all the problems that I have read about the top,I still wanted one.I bought a 2011Black with Grey interior Vert with Silver strips on New Years Eve. I will be picking up the car tommorow..and I can't wait..Hopefully mine will be trouble free or if not Chevy will hopefully fix the problem soon. I just couldn't pass up the deal that I recieved.

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