11-04-2013, 07:10 PM | #15 |
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I would get you pics but it's around 40 degrees out now and dark, but that sounds normal.
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11-04-2013, 09:38 PM | #16 | |
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Anyways, mine tonneau has never been used and both bungee loops are half cut on mine........why? Maybe to relieve stress but when I first saw it, it was like WTF? |
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11-04-2013, 09:46 PM | #17 |
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angrybird, yes, my car was built a year ago, but was new when i got it. but, i just dont think a person should have to push or pull anything to put the toneau on. that just dont seem right, but i may be wrong. if i had to do that each time, i would have it checked out. these are expensive cars, just seems odd to have to push arms down some to get tonneau on. NOT, i made sure my tonneau bungee screws wee attached. they look like metal hooks. i do not attach the bungee cords unless i am going to do extended freeway driving 70 mph, etc. for just buzzin around town at 25 to 45 mph, the tonneau stays down ok.
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11-05-2013, 06:13 AM | #20 |
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Angrybird,
I have a 2011, had the top replaced this year.Some things I have noticed are: when top is down, side arms are at a bit of an angle now. top sits almost flush with rear seatback plastic molding. top is far away from the rear deck(by the trunk), so no chance of rubbing. I also find it much harder to latch than the original. Tonneau cover fits but it is more snug but doesn't seem to be an issue. and the most positive thing=no leaks!!!(knock on wood) |
11-05-2013, 07:12 AM | #21 |
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angrybird, yes its fun, but just driving it on weekends so far, has about 270 miles on it. will be DD in a month or so, still driving my old Firebird. the weather now is changing so top not going down much anymore, but i love the car. just the fact its new and handles so much nicer. i hesitant to drive it much till i get catch can. and i wont drive it in snow or ice. but after driving a 16 yr old car with basically no shocks and handling not great, the camaro is very nice.
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11-05-2013, 07:57 AM | #22 |
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Here is how my old top looked when it was down I never had to push down on anything. Notice the arm on the outside is just barely visible. So you can see why I was so concerned when my new top does not come close to being like this.
I'll take a picture of my new one later after it warms up today.
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11-05-2013, 11:02 AM | #23 |
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Here is mine now before pushing down on it after lowering.
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11-05-2013, 11:03 AM | #24 |
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Here it is after pushing down on it, the arms are still way too high in my opinion.
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11-05-2013, 11:05 AM | #25 |
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Here it is after installing the tonneau cover,
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11-05-2013, 11:09 AM | #26 |
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Here is the tonneau with my old top on it.
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11-05-2013, 11:14 AM | #27 |
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That is not right.... go have it adjusted. Have not followed your entire story but when my top was replaced without a new water management bag my top rode high. When the new bag was installed the top then was about flush or just a tad above the rear deck.
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11-05-2013, 11:25 AM | #28 |
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My facts are wrong... I just went back and rechecked. This is how the new top set PRE waterbag change. The caveat is that it was a new cover on the existing 2011 frame mech. Yours needs to be adjusted... that is pretty obvious. Good luck. I, of all people, know how nerve racking this all can be. Stay calm.
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