718 Spyder Roof Problems
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Yup, that's the recommended procedure and how I always did it.
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0Q991 (08-04-2020)
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Except that even with less tension on the convertible top with the trunk still not latched, I have to pull very hard to get the roof close enough to not have the latch hook skip off the frame.. waaaay harder then I should have too!
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when not engaged, this hook has mechanical play (found out by coincidence):
If you wiggle the hook (via console switch) close to the position just short before where it is supposed to grab - let go of the switch and then push the hook forward by hand.It will securely grip now, and you are able to close the roof without madly pulling it down and forward with the other hand.
Next time at Porsche Munich I will ask for a readjustment because this situation is not acceptable.
If you wiggle the hook (via console switch) close to the position just short before where it is supposed to grab - let go of the switch and then push the hook forward by hand.It will securely grip now, and you are able to close the roof without madly pulling it down and forward with the other hand.
Next time at Porsche Munich I will ask for a readjustment because this situation is not acceptable.
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after about 1500mi of driving pleasure - almost;-) - I came to the decision not to take it to Porsche Munich and let someone else poke at it awkwardly.
Roof tension meanwhile became a bit less, and as stated before, there is enough slack in the mechanism of this hook to set it by hand to the correct position.
Just let go of the roof with the other hand (else your fingers could get pinched), the motor will then close the roof without murmur.
Needless to emphasize that the trunk has been closed after the fins had been attached, there is no need to hop out of the car twice.
Roof tension meanwhile became a bit less, and as stated before, there is enough slack in the mechanism of this hook to set it by hand to the correct position.
Just let go of the roof with the other hand (else your fingers could get pinched), the motor will then close the roof without murmur.
Needless to emphasize that the trunk has been closed after the fins had been attached, there is no need to hop out of the car twice.
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Westcoast (08-05-2020)
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Westcoast, did you get a chance to see if the Smart Top module works on the Spyder yet?
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Not sure the issue.
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Sorry, not yet, I have been swamped with projects and need to make some more time, but I have been sizing up the situation around the install, in the last car I had 2-way seats, move them up, flip the back forward and slide close to the dash, now with LWBS this may be a little tight!
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The 911 is probably the most organic shape in the history of motoring. And the Cayman is the shape of a Caiman. The 981 is curvaceous and organic, while the 718 is more angular and hard edged.
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DFW01TT (08-06-2020)
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Last edited by Nacelle; 08-06-2020 at 11:58 AM.