just got the MY02 certified from honda...

the top goes down fine and quick.. but always seemed to not go down completely to me..

then i went to put the tonneau cover on and i basically have to sit on the top to get the clips to go down far enuff on the cover..(doesnt seem right at all. since women drive these cars daily and im a pretty hefty guy and barely went down enuff)

anywho.. only thing i think "could" be the problem is the "elastic" straps that stretch from the second bar to the 3rd (counting from front) are very flimsy and weak..(straps are about 1.5" in width and maybe 8" long..

they just hang down and very limp..

could this be why it doesnt wanna go down?

any other reasons...

i figured id ask b4 going to honda andhaving it be something very simple and me looking like a douche.

also.. how do you guys clean the back plastic under where top goes... mines filty but i cant seem to get arm around.. even w/ middle window folded down.. any idea?


thank you all


riley

 

There's a thread some where for a soft top fix. I think it's 'Modfrys' any one have the link?

 

Sounds like you have the problem addressed in this service bulletin.

 

i read about the modifry elastic piece... my elastic pieces are limp..

i bought em for 16$.. if it doesnt help. i till have bumper to bumper and should be covered... ill bring this printout into them and ask..

riley

 

It does sound like your elastic is limp. Unfortunately there isn't a Viagra cure for them, they have to be replace.

BE VERY CAREFUL IN THE INTERIM!!! I ended up with 2 fist sized holes in my top where it forced the latches thru the top.

 

ouch... been like this for a while.. so ill stop forcing it down. i ordered the replacement ones.. should be here soon..

 

When it gets bad enough to pause in it's trip down and then click past the tight spot is when you'll destroy the roof - $2,800. Ask me how I know

 

 

Hoels are VERY possible if you force the top. I was lucky and Honda replaced my top for the worn elastic band problem.

 

they replaced the top just because the limp elastics?

ima hopefully go to honda tomorrow and see whats up, prior to using the modifry straps (still under warantee)