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fishface · 06-22-2012, 10:36 PM

Update on my top. Just got the design top put on today and it looks sweet as hell. It sounds a little quieter inside and looks nice and tight. Also completely waterproof being that less than 2 hrs after top was finished its been downpouring here and dry as a bone inside. Talked to my top guy who attemted to put the old design top on first a few weeks ago and he said this top is 100% better in all ways. He also told me for the best result to keep the top up for a few days so it can completely set. Here are a few pics just got home so dark and in garage lighting. Will post daylight pics tomorrow guys and gals.

Calikenn · 06-22-2012, 11:55 PM

Good luck with the top fishface.

Was it a complete replacement or just the canvas? And was it done ay Chevy dealer or farmed out? Thanks.

fishface · 06-23-2012, 08:06 AM

Just the canvas and it was farmed out, the top guys said he fixed everything that was causing the rubing keeping fingers crossed this guy is suppost to be one of the best guy in the area.

78RS_to_112SS · 06-23-2012, 10:09 AM

theragtopguy · 06-23-2012, 02:18 PM

Hey Fishface, do you know the shop that did it? My dealer in Quakertown said they farm theirs out too.

snaphappy · 06-23-2012, 10:56 PM

There's always going to be a little wind noise right? Is a perfect top silent? We have wind noise around the rear windows on our brand new SS. When I'm driving I can hear it on the passenger side, and when I'm a passenger I can hear it on the drivers side.

bulllett · 06-24-2012, 06:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snaphappy

There's always going to be a little wind noise right? Is a perfect top silent? We have wind noise around the rear windows on our brand new SS. When I'm driving I can hear it on the passenger side, and when I'm a passenger I can hear it on the drivers side.

These cars were built awfully quiet for a vert. There was a little noise when I got mine but it got a whole lot worse after time. The only way I could describe it would be if you find yourself always reaching for your window switch to close the rear window (and its already closed ;-)), then you probably can get it adjusted.

tramtwo · 06-25-2012, 01:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fishface

Update on my top. Just got the design top put on today and it looks sweet as hell. It sounds a little quieter inside and looks nice and tight. Also completely waterproof being that less than 2 hrs after top was finished its been downpouring here and dry as a bone inside. Talked to my top guy who attemted to put the old design top on first a few weeks ago and he said this top is 100% better in all ways. He also told me for the best result to keep the top up for a few days so it can completely set. Here are a few pics just got home so dark and in garage lighting. Will post daylight pics tomorrow guys and gals.

Damn that looks nice. Now if my dealer can just got my top in... the shop they are using is a second generation and had a great rep.

Fnfalguy · 06-25-2012, 06:02 AM

I have rub marks and my new top still isn't at the dealer yet. However, I drove through near typhoon type rain yesterday from Southwestern Florida (near Naples) to Central Florida (Lakeland Area) and not a single drop of water got into my car!

pnyklr · 06-25-2012, 04:53 PM

Guys, the new tops are still MIA. Getting very close to shipping.

Just a little more patience, we have come this far.

-Funk

themoneypit · 06-25-2012, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by pnyklr

Guys, the new tops are still MIA. Getting very close to shipping.

Rumor has it mine will be at the dealership on Wednesday of this week.

Just a little more patience, we have come this far.

-Funk

woohoo!! mine will hopefully be soon thereafter... how long have you been waiting??

pnyklr · 06-25-2012, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by themoneypit

woohoo!! mine will hopefully be soon thereafter... how long have you been waiting??

Really, I haven't been counting. I know Gerry at Rodgers will get it right so I have been patient. The top issues have not been a priority for me as I know he will get it right.

He better, as I will be driving 11 hours to resolve the top issues along with a few miscellaneous issues.

-Funk

Blitz · 06-25-2012, 09:10 PM

I have waited long enough to hopefully get the kinks worked out... Mine is going in Wednesday, they wouldn't commit to a new top but will take a closer look... right now, they are just going to do the modifications.

I have large rub marks on the drivers side and a hole starting to wear on the passenger side, so I'm hoping after the service rep sees it, I don't have to push too hard for the replacement.

On the bright side, they knew exactly what I was talking about.

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 06-26-2012, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snaphappy

There's always going to be a little wind noise right? Is a perfect top silent? We have wind noise around the rear windows on our brand new SS. When I'm driving I can hear it on the passenger side, and when I'm a passenger I can hear it on the drivers side.

Quote:

Originally Posted by tramtwo

Damn that looks nice. Now if my dealer can just got my top in... the shop they are using is a second generation and had a great rep.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fnfalguy

I have rub marks and my new top still isn't at the dealer yet. However, I drove through near typhoon type rain yesterday from Southwestern Florida (near Naples) to Central Florida (Lakeland Area) and not a single drop of water got into my car!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blitz

I have waited long enough to hopefully get the kinks worked out... Mine is going in Wednesday, they wouldn't commit to a new top but will take a closer look... right now, they are just going to do the modifications.

I have large rub marks on the drivers side and a hole starting to wear on the passenger side, so I'm hoping after the service rep sees it, I don't have to push too hard for the replacement.

On the bright side, they knew exactly what I was talking about.

I am sorry to hear about the concern you are all having with your convertible top. It is great that your dealerships are taking a look at it to see if there are any options available to you all. If you could please keep me updated on your service appointments, I would greatly appreciate it!

If there is a concern after the service appointment, please feel free to reach out and contact me with any details and please include your first and last name, address, phone number, VIN, mileage and involved dealership.

All the best,

Brandon
Chevrolet Customer Service

06-22-2012, 10:36 PM	#337
fishface Drives: 2011 RS/SS Camaro Convertible Join Date: May 2012 Location: Yardley, PA Posts: 62	Update on my top. Just got the design top put on today and it looks sweet as hell. It sounds a little quieter inside and looks nice and tight. Also completely waterproof being that less than 2 hrs after top was finished its been downpouring here and dry as a bone inside. Talked to my top guy who attemted to put the old design top on first a few weeks ago and he said this top is 100% better in all ways. He also told me for the best result to keep the top up for a few days so it can completely set. Here are a few pics just got home so dark and in garage lighting. Will post daylight pics tomorrow guys and gals. Attached Images Last edited by fishface; 06-22-2012 at 11:08 PM.

06-23-2012, 10:09 AM	#340
78RS_to_112SS Finally back in a Camaro Drives: was 1978 RS, NOW 2011 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: NORTHERN, Ontario Posts: 208 View My Garage	__________________ It all started with a "78 RS and now, after WAITING a quarter century, a triple black 2011 2SS convertible...

06-23-2012, 02:18 PM	#341
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	Hey Fishface, do you know the shop that did it? My dealer in Quakertown said they farm theirs out too. __________________ 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]

06-25-2012, 04:53 PM	#346
pnyklr Drives: A Gift From My Wife Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Powder Springs, GA Posts: 1,557	Guys, the new tops are still MIA. Getting very close to shipping. Just a little more patience, we have come this far. -Funk __________________ 2012 Convert 2SS/RS SW/IO LS3 - Build #1081 07/21/2011 - (3800) Order produced and vehicle is being prepared for shipping. 08/09/2011 - (4200) Shipped (vehicle is shipped to the dealer or interim point of delivery). 08/16/2011 - (5000) Vehicle has been delivered to dealer. 08/19/2011 - In my possession. Last edited by pnyklr; 06-27-2012 at 03:37 PM.

06-25-2012, 09:10 PM	#349
Blitz Drives: 2012 CTS-V Sedan Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 739	I have waited long enough to hopefully get the kinks worked out... Mine is going in Wednesday, they wouldn't commit to a new top but will take a closer look... right now, they are just going to do the modifications. I have large rub marks on the drivers side and a hole starting to wear on the passenger side, so I'm hoping after the service rep sees it, I don't have to push too hard for the replacement. On the bright side, they knew exactly what I was talking about. __________________

06-22-2012, 11:55 PM	#338
Calikenn Drives: 2012 Corvette GS Join Date: May 2012 Location: Sunny California Posts: 620	Good luck with the top fishface. Was it a complete replacement or just the canvas? And was it done ay Chevy dealer or farmed out? Thanks.

06-23-2012, 08:06 AM	#339
fishface Drives: 2011 RS/SS Camaro Convertible Join Date: May 2012 Location: Yardley, PA Posts: 62	Just the canvas and it was farmed out, the top guys said he fixed everything that was causing the rubing keeping fingers crossed this guy is suppost to be one of the best guy in the area.

06-23-2012, 10:56 PM	#342
snaphappy Drives: 2011 Camaro Convertible SS2/RS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Olive Branch, Ms Posts: 742	There's always going to be a little wind noise right? Is a perfect top silent? We have wind noise around the rear windows on our brand new SS. When I'm driving I can hear it on the passenger side, and when I'm a passenger I can hear it on the drivers side.

06-25-2012, 06:02 AM	#345
Fnfalguy Supreme Advisor Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Convertible Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Central Florida Posts: 258 View My Garage	I have rub marks and my new top still isn't at the dealer yet. However, I drove through near typhoon type rain yesterday from Southwestern Florida (near Naples) to Central Florida (Lakeland Area) and not a single drop of water got into my car!

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