GONZZO

Does anyone know if the convertible will have a way to manually close it if something goes wrong when it is open. Thx

tooold2race

There was a way to do that on the C7 power convertible top. Just for perspective, we had an SSr that was built the first day of production. We kept it for 14 years and 90,000 miles and the power hardtop NEVER failed us....

I'm sure there will be a way to put the top up if there is a failure.... but it won't be particularly easy.

craigcurry

And I have more questions. Can the convertible top be raised or lowered via the key fob? And what is the recommended position of the side and rear windows when raising and lowering the convertible top?

C8Jake

^ fob can only lower the top

Red Mist Rulz

As Jake says, fob can lower. SmartTop will, hopefully, make a module for the C8 like they did the C7 that will let you raise and lower the top with the fob, and without having to hold the button down during the cycle.

tooold2race

Typically on HTC's when you lower the top (or raise it) the windows take care of themselves.

Red Mist Rulz

Videos of the top in action seem to show that when you raise or lower the top all three windows go down automatically.

Broken Halo

Guess the clearance wasn't there but it would have been nice if the back window retracted ALL the way down instead of the 3/4 way I've seen in all the photos.

MoscowBoss

I ask the Corvette Concierge this question and just got an answer.
The C8 top can NOT be raised or lowered manually. It can only be operated electrically due to the need of having the motors synchronized. If service is needed the tech can raise or lower the top using tools. Not the best of news.

BahamaTodd

There are six motors for all the moving components.

Panfish

Which seems to mean if just 1 out of 6 motors craps out, you’re screwed; If that occurs when the top is fully up, it’s an inconvenience. If it’s fully down and you need it up, that’s a problem. If it’s in-between, that’s a REAL problem.

Perhaps there should be an app to program all Chevy dealers into the GPS for immediate diversion, if necessary?

Red Mist Rulz

Which means if you have the tools, you should be able to do it, too. The question is what tools, and how much disassembly needs to be done first.

Red Mist Rulz

Pretty much the situation with most modern convertibles. How many failures of the C7 convertible have you read about? I've heard of one. This isn't the 1950s.

MoscowBoss

Agree, should be low risk, but I will be looking at the service manual when I get one.

Panfish

Not sure how you can argue two totally different systems and a hard-top vs. soft top as a litmus. That's quite an assumption IMO. 6 separate motors offer a lot of risk for failure and if just 1 motor can tank the system, that's not good if there's no way to disconnect and/or manually close the top. Of course, it's not the 1950's, but this an entirely new unproven system that might not manifest problems for a year or more. A relative had a convertible Beetle about 10 years ago and it was a nightmare. But then again, that was only a half Century past the 1950s. Sounds like it might be best for vert drivers to get the right tool(s), just in case. An open or more likely mid-actuation failure leaving the top partially up will be a bummer. Prolly a good YouTube clip though as you drive to the nearest Chevy dealer with a partially opened top and giant speed brake at 25 MPH, especially if it starts raining.

Harry2

I purchased a large mylar tarp for my first vert in case of a problem with the top not going up in the rain, never had to use it, but it was peace of mind in just in case that kind of a problem occurred. Very light weight and minimal size, fits easily in the C7 cubby hole, or, in the C8 storage area.

Broken Halo

They'll be an aftermarket for sure. I purchased a 'Rain Coat' for my C4 in case the roof was off and I needed a quick cover.

Edwardz

So six highly trained service techs need to work in perfect unison.
The best ones can do it while you’re driving at 25 miles an hour.