Convertible top - fabric not closing properly
#16
Rennlist Member
I actually just dropped off my car at Riggs Brothers to have a new top fitted to my car because my top was doing this same thing.
Well, it’s kinda true. Yes, there cables that go across the roof sideways can be adjusted, but the cables that run along the front to back, well, those are adjustable in limited fashion at the front by the windshield, but not so much at the back. So if those cables are stretched out, I’ve been told, they cannot easily be fixed or replaced, as they are sewn into the top. You can adjust and see if it helps, but at some point - normally 5-10 years after the new top is installed, another new top will be needed because they just don’t last that long. The canvas does, but the cable system design doesn’t.
Well, it’s kinda true. Yes, there cables that go across the roof sideways can be adjusted, but the cables that run along the front to back, well, those are adjustable in limited fashion at the front by the windshield, but not so much at the back. So if those cables are stretched out, I’ve been told, they cannot easily be fixed or replaced, as they are sewn into the top. You can adjust and see if it helps, but at some point - normally 5-10 years after the new top is installed, another new top will be needed because they just don’t last that long. The canvas does, but the cable system design doesn’t.
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Volkerst (04-05-2023)
#18
Problem solved. It take less than one hour. I remover "headlining". The strip marked in red was stretched and removed from the material sleeve marked in green. I removed the spring, shortened the belt, assembled everything and it works.
Last edited by Matys; 03-01-2022 at 06:35 AM.
#19
I have another problem. I reconected batery few times and after thati if roof is open cover flap not cloasing properly as pictures. Where is the problem? Closing max like as on the picture. When roof is closed everything works ok.
#20
Three Wheelin'
Start by checking the 3 latches that hold it in place. One rear center, one on each side, near the "flaps". Make sure they are open and ready to receive the incoming clamshell (or "cover").
The pushrods that move the left and right side latch are prone to coming loose. Also, make sure the top is actually all the way down hydraulically.
If that isn't it, you'll have to dig deeper and look at the cable mechanism that moves the clamshell. That can be a real pain to deal with.
The pushrods that move the left and right side latch are prone to coming loose. Also, make sure the top is actually all the way down hydraulically.
If that isn't it, you'll have to dig deeper and look at the cable mechanism that moves the clamshell. That can be a real pain to deal with.
Last edited by frisbee91; 03-01-2022 at 11:20 AM.