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Old 08-04-2009, 12:24 PM
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I had a '99 vert and want to know where does the the flap attached to the inside of the back of the roof go when the top is up?

It doesn't seem right that it should just lay on the back deck flapping around when driving with the windows down but I can't figure out where else it would go.

Does anyone know what I mean?
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Old 08-04-2009, 12:40 PM
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That's where it goes

The thought is if it's pretty enough to have your windows down then it's pretty enough to have your top down too.

Plus driving with windows down and top up = stretching the top which = more problems.

Top up Windows up, Top Down Windows Down!

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Old 08-04-2009, 01:40 PM
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Agreed with above post. My 01' does the same. My 69' had vents in the back that opened to equalize the pressure (FlowThru Ventalation it was called).
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That flap is retarded.
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Old 08-04-2009, 02:46 PM
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Originally Posted by spdracr39
That flap is retarded.
I have chrome seat hoops installed and it's a real PIA getting it to lie flat when the top is up.
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Old 08-04-2009, 04:30 PM
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The flap protects the glass rear window when the top is down and folded away. I agree with the above notes, windows down = top down etc. I have to admit to driving with windows down and top up but only on slow cruises with the 3 year old At normal speeds I have never noticed mine flapping.
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Old 08-04-2009, 04:42 PM
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You're blessed with a convertible in the summer time and you're asking about things that have to do with the top UP?? Get out there and enjoy it!!

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Old 08-04-2009, 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by spdracr39
That flap is retarded.

You're lucky though, I got flamed for asking the same question.
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Old 08-04-2009, 07:15 PM
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Originally Posted by PETE O.

You're lucky though, I got flamed for asking the same question.
There's still time to get flamed. Don't count it out yet.


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What's the point in having a Vert if you don't put the top down when it's nice outside.
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Old 08-04-2009, 08:24 PM
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That was my first mod, removing that piece of cloth.
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The flap is to reduce glare on the tonneau. If its nice enough for windows down why not just put the top down?
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I put my top down EVERY time I drive as long as its not raining, and the temp is above 60 degrees.
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Drop The Top!
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Old 08-08-2009, 12:26 PM
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I never thought about stretching the top with windows down.
So from now on windows up with top up!
Thanks!
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Where is the top stored? I don't think I have one.
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Old 08-08-2009, 03:57 PM
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Top up windows down????????????????????????

You shouldn't know about the flap
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At least that's better than top down, windows up!!
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