718 Spyder Roof Problems
#196
I'm sitting in my home office (garage) next to my car and realized that I've had the top down for two weeks. I just put it up and see no issues. The top is so tight that any wrinkles seem to stretch out immediately. I only put it up because this thread made me curious and it is raining for the next week anyway
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Jeff Jones (04-13-2022)
#197
I put my home office in my garage. The thrill does wear off after a few years 😂
This is an older photo…I have more computers and a better chair now
Right after I remodeled the garage so I could work in it. It was a better match for the Turbo’s color scheme. Needs Martini stripes now 😂
This is an older photo…I have more computers and a better chair now
Right after I remodeled the garage so I could work in it. It was a better match for the Turbo’s color scheme. Needs Martini stripes now 😂
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#199
I didn't see this posted.
I have having an issue that the rear hatch will not open with the top up. The lights flash and nothing happens. (using remote or in car)
I start the process to lower the top and it pops immediately.
any thoughts? Am I doing something stupid lol
I have having an issue that the rear hatch will not open with the top up. The lights flash and nothing happens. (using remote or in car)
I start the process to lower the top and it pops immediately.
any thoughts? Am I doing something stupid lol
#200
I didn't see this posted.
I have having an issue that the rear hatch will not open with the top up. The lights flash and nothing happens. (using remote or in car)
I start the process to lower the top and it pops immediately.
any thoughts? Am I doing something stupid lol
I have having an issue that the rear hatch will not open with the top up. The lights flash and nothing happens. (using remote or in car)
I start the process to lower the top and it pops immediately.
any thoughts? Am I doing something stupid lol
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With the top up, proceed as if you are opening the top so that the trunk pops, release the sails (place them on the top) don't move the rest of the top, open the trunk place items in, lower but don't close the trunk all of the way, re-insert the sails, then close the top, and then the trunk.
I can do this in about 30 seconds and because you don't disturb the top it closes easily (even easier with the SmartTop module), no big deal.
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SpeedySpidey (10-07-2022)
#205
This is what I do...
With the top up, proceed as if you are opening the top so that the trunk pops, release the sails (place them on the top) don't move the rest of the top, open the trunk place items in, lower but don't close the trunk all of the way, re-insert the sails, then close the top, and then the trunk.
I can do this in about 30 seconds and because you don't disturb the top it closes easily (even easier with the SmartTop module), no big deal.
With the top up, proceed as if you are opening the top so that the trunk pops, release the sails (place them on the top) don't move the rest of the top, open the trunk place items in, lower but don't close the trunk all of the way, re-insert the sails, then close the top, and then the trunk.
I can do this in about 30 seconds and because you don't disturb the top it closes easily (even easier with the SmartTop module), no big deal.
#206
This is what I do...
With the top up, proceed as if you are opening the top so that the trunk pops, release the sails (place them on the top) don't move the rest of the top, open the trunk place items in, lower but don't close the trunk all of the way, re-insert the sails, then close the top, and then the trunk.
I can do this in about 30 seconds and because you don't disturb the top it closes easily (even easier with the SmartTop module), no big deal.
With the top up, proceed as if you are opening the top so that the trunk pops, release the sails (place them on the top) don't move the rest of the top, open the trunk place items in, lower but don't close the trunk all of the way, re-insert the sails, then close the top, and then the trunk.
I can do this in about 30 seconds and because you don't disturb the top it closes easily (even easier with the SmartTop module), no big deal.
what is the smartTop module you speak of
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The SmartTop module can be added to the Spyder to restore the ability to latch the roof from outside of the car, available in ROW but not here in NA, it adds a number of other features as well, I had it in my previous 981 S and GTS Boxster, the same unit is for the 718's.
SmartTop and the 718 Spyder - Rennlist - Porsche Discussion Forums
#208
The SmartTop module can be added to the Spyder to restore the ability to latch the roof from outside of the car, available in ROW but not here in NA, it adds a number of other features as well, I had it in my previous 981 S and GTS Boxster, the same unit is for the 718's.
SmartTop and the 718 Spyder - Rennlist - Porsche Discussion Forums
Also great idea to not close hatch until roof is latched..... I've fought the roof in that case (I have owned this car 6 days and raised the roof twice lol)
#209
No doubt. My top is so tight I couldn't possibly insert the rear buttresses with the front latch closed without a lot of force. In fact, I still have to pull down with most of my body weight for the top to sense it's in position for the top motor to complete the process. In almost any situation, better tight than loose. :-)
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Larry Cable (10-07-2022)
#210
The SmartTop module can be added to the Spyder to restore the ability to latch the roof from outside of the car, available in ROW but not here in NA, it adds a number of other features as well, I had it in my previous 981 S and GTS Boxster, the same unit is for the 718's.
SmartTop and the 718 Spyder - Rennlist - Porsche Discussion Forums